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Choosing the Right Dumpster for the Job
Penn Waste Systems™ offers 10-40 yard capacity dumpsters. Our staff can help you determine which size is right for you project.
10 Yard Dumpster
A 10 yard dumpster can hold 10 cubic yards of waste. Common dumpster dimensions for a 10 yard dumpster are: 12 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 3.5 ft. high (dumpster sizes and dimensions may vary for your local dumpster service). There's no perfect way to choose dumpster sizes, but a 10 yard dumpster may be appropriate for a small basement or garage cleanout; removing a 250 sq. ft deck; removing 1500 sq. ft. of single layer roof shingles; yard debris cleanup, or a small kitchen & bath remodeling job.
15 Yard Dumpster
A 15 yard dumpster holds 15 cubic yards of waste. Common dumpster dimensions for a 15 yard dumpster are: 16 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 3.5 ft. high. A 15 yard dumpster may be the right dumpster size for a small basement, attic, or garage cleanup; flooring and carpet removal for a medium-sized house; 150 to 300 square feet of deck removal; or 1000 to 2000 sq. ft. of single layer roof shingle removal.
20 Yard Dumpster
A 20 yard dumpster holds 20 cubic yards of waste. Common dumpster dimensions for a 20 yard dumpster are: 26 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 4.5 ft. high. A 20 yard dumpster may be the right dumpster size for a large basement, attic, or garage cleanup; flooring and carpet removal for a large house; 300 to 400 square feet of deck removal; or 2500 to 3000 sq. ft. of single layer roof shingle removal.
30-40 Yard Dumpster
A 30 yard dumpster holds 30 cubic yards of waste. Common dumpster dimensions for a 30 yard dumpster are: 22 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 5 ft. high. Common dumpster dimensions for a 40 yard dumpster are: 22 ft. long by 8 ft. wide by 7 ft. high (remember, dumpster sizes can vary, so ask your local roll off dumpster service). A 30 yard dumpster may be the right dumpster size for a major home addition; construction of a new home; demolition of a garage; or entire house window or siding replacement for a small to medium size home.


