What Size Dumpster Do I Need?
Quick answer: choose the 15 yard for one-room jobs and the 20 yard for roofs, kitchens and whole-house cleanouts.
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Size by project
| Project | Our pick |
|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 15 yard |
| Bedroom or small room cleanout | 15 yard |
| Garage or basement cleanout | 15 yard |
| Small deck removal | 15 yard |
| Kitchen remodel | 20 yard |
| Roof tear-off (most homes) | 20 yard |
| Whole-house or estate cleanout | 20 yard |
| Moving and decluttering a full home | 20 yard |
| Yard waste and storm cleanup | 15 or 20 yard |
| Flooring or drywall replacement | 15 or 20 yard |
Think in pickup truck loads
A 15 yard dumpster holds roughly 4 to 6 pickup truck loads. A 20 yard holds roughly 6 to 8. If you can picture how many trips to the dump your project would take in a pickup, you can pick your size.
Watch the weight, not just the space
Shingles, concrete, brick, dirt and wet drywall fill up weight long before they fill up space. For those materials, load the dumpster only 1/2 to 3/4 full.
Still deciding?
Is a 15 or 20 yard dumpster better for a roof?
For most single-family roofs, choose the 20 yard and fill it only 1/2 to 3/4 full because shingles are heavy. Very small roofs or garages may fit in a 15 yard.
What if I pick the wrong size?
Call us. If your project grows, we can swap or add a dumpster. Most customers who are between sizes are happier with the 20 yard.
Call (517) 569-7000 and tell us about the project. We will tell you honestly which size fits.
Ready to clear out the mess?
Book online in a minute or call our Jackson office.