10 Yard Dumpster Rental in Austin: Size, Uses and Weight Limits
The 10 yard dumpster is the smallest roll-off we rent, and for a lot of home projects it’s all you need. It fits in most driveways and costs less than the bigger sizes, as long as it’s the right fit for your debris.
How big is a 10 yard dumpster?
Our 10 yard dumpsters are about 3.5 feet tall, 8 feet wide and 14 feet long. That’s roughly 4 pickup truck loads of debris. The low walls make it easy to toss material over the side, and it takes up about the same driveway space as a large car.
Good projects for a 10 yard
- Garage, attic or closet cleanouts
- A small bathroom remodel
- Flooring or carpet removal in a room or two
- Yard cleanup: branches, brush and landscaping debris
- Small roofing jobs (see the weight note below)
Watch the weight, not just the volume
A 10 yard dumpster includes up to 1 ton of debris in the price. Each additional ton is $80. Light, bulky material like furniture, boxes and household junk rarely hits the limit. Heavy material adds up fast:
- Roofing shingles are heavy. Even a small roof can go over the weight allowance.
- Concrete, dirt, brick and tile are the heaviest debris there is.
If your project is mostly heavy material, call us first. We’ll help you pick a size and estimate the weight so there are no surprises on the bill.
When to size up
If you’re cleaning out a whole house, remodeling a kitchen, or you’d need more than about 4 pickup loads, a 20 yard dumpster is usually the better value. It’s cheaper than filling a 10 yard and ordering a second one.
Need a 10 yard in Austin? Call (512) 813-0619 or schedule it online. Same-day delivery is often available.