10 Yard Dumpster Rental
Tight Driveways. Small Jobs.
$425starting at
The smallest roll-off we run, and the one that fits a single-car driveway with the car still parked behind it.
Or call (401) 213-9777 and describe the job. If a different container fits better, we will say so.
- Next daystandard service
- 1 ton includedweighed at disposal
- 7 days rentalin the starting price
What a 10 Yard Dumpster is for
A 10 yard dumpster starts at $425 and includes 1 ton of weight on a 7 days rental. It suits one room cleared, a bathroom stripped back, or a garage that has been filling quietly for a decade.
Take the 15 instead if a kitchen is coming out, because cabinets and counters use space faster than people expect. Between the two, the bigger box is the cheaper mistake.
At a Glance
10 Yard Dumpster Specification
| Specification | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12′ L x 8′ W x 3′ H | Length by width by height, outside the box |
| Capacity | 10 cubic yards | The volume the container holds |
| Included weight | 1 ton | Weighed on a certified scale at disposal |
| Rental period | 7 days | Starts the day it is delivered |
| Over the allowance | $145 per ton | Billed per ton from the scale ticket |
| Clearance to place it | 60 ft straight | Room for the truck to roll it off the back |
Every container we run is 8 feet wide, so if one fits your access they all do. Only the length and the height change.
Capacity
What Actually Fits In It
Every figure with the arithmetic printed underneath rather than a number to take on trust.
- 3Pickup loads
Full-size truck, bed heaped rather than level.
A standard pickup bed is about 3 cubic yards, so 10 divided by 3 is roughly 3. - 90 to 100Contractor bags
42 gallon bags, filled and settled.
10 cubic yards is 270 cubic feet, and a filled bag settles to roughly 3 cubic feet. - 1 tonIncluded weight
Weighed on a certified scale at disposal.
That works out at 200 pounds per cubic yard, the same ratio on every standard size we run.
The limit you reach first is rarely the walls
Space and weight bind independently. Furniture and bagged household waste run out of room first, so those jobs get sized on cubic yards. Plaster, tile, shingle and anything holding water run out of allowance first, and get sized on tons no matter how much room is left above them.
Take the 15 instead if a kitchen is coming out, because cabinets and counters use space faster than people expect. Between the two, the bigger box is the cheaper mistake.
Past 1 ton, extra weight is billed at $145 per ton against a certified scale ticket. The full density figures sit on the dumpster sizes and weight limits page.
Typical Jobs
What It Gets Booked For
- Single room cleared
This is the one for itFurniture, carpet and the contents of one room taken back to the walls.
- Bathroom strip-out
This is the one for itSuite, tile and the subfloor underneath it. Tile is heavier than it looks.
- Garage or shed clearance
This is the one for itBoxes, tools and years of storage. Bulky and light, so space runs out first.
- Small deck or fence removal
This is the one for itPanels, posts and deck boards, cut down to fit.
- Kitchen remodel
Read this firstTake the 15. Cabinets, counters and appliances fill this one before the job is done.
Book a 10 Yard. Load It Tomorrow.
Tell us the job and the address. If a different container fits better, we will say so.
Questions
10 Yard Questions
How big is a 10 yard dumpster?
A 10 yard measures 12 feet long, 8 wide and 3 high, and holds 10 cubic yards. That is roughly 3 full-size pickup loads at about 3 cubic yards a bed. At 12 feet it is the shortest container we run, which is why it fits a single-car driveway with the car still parked behind it. Every container we run is 8 feet wide, so if a 10 fits your access, all of them do.
What fits in a 10 yard dumpster?
One room cleared out, a bathroom stripped back, or a garage of stored boxes and old furniture. It includes 1 ton of weight, which is the limit you reach first on anything dense. Household clutter runs out of space long before it troubles the weight allowance, so for a cleanout the walls are what decide.
How many trash bags fit in a 10 yard dumpster?
Around 90 to 100 contractor bags. A 10 yard is 270 cubic feet, and a filled 42 gallon contractor bag settles to roughly 3 cubic feet. That is arithmetic rather than a guess, and the range is honest because how tightly bags pack depends entirely on what is in them.