Roll-Off Dumpster Sizes in Decatur
Decatur Dumpster Rental Pros runs 10 to 40 yard roll-off containers for homeowners and contractors across Decatur and Morgan County. Getting the container size right, whether the job is a single closet or a whole job site, keeps the work moving and means you are not paying for room the load never needs.
Size comparison
Figures below are approximate; exact dimensions vary somewhat depending on the hauler and the container manufacturer.
| Size | Approx. L x W x H (ft) | Rough pickup-truck loads | Typical fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | 12-14 x 7.5-8 x 3.5 | 3-4 | Single-room cleanout, small bath remodel, heavy debris like concrete or dirt |
| 15 yard | 16 x 7.5-8 x 4-4.5 | 5-6 | Garage or basement cleanout, small roof tear-off |
| 20 yard | 22 x 7.5-8 x 3.5-4.5 | 6-8 | Kitchen remodel, most shingle tear-offs, flooring removal |
| 30 yard | 22 x 7.5-8 x 5-6 | 9-12 | Whole-home cleanout, additions, new construction |
| 40 yard | 22 x 7.5-8 x 7-8 | 12-16 | Large demolition, commercial jobs, bulky light debris |
10 Yard Dumpster
The smallest box we run, about 12 to 14 feet long, 7.5 to 8 feet wide, and 3.5 feet tall, carrying roughly 3 to 4 pickup-truck loads. It is the standard pick for a single-room cleanout, a compact bathroom strip-out, or a pure load of concrete, brick, or dirt, material dense enough to hit the weight cap while the box still reads as mostly open from the top. Choose this size any time the job is small on volume but the debris itself is heavy.
15 Yard Dumpster
Roughly 16 feet long, 7.5 to 8 feet wide, and 4 to 4.5 feet tall, with capacity for about 5 to 6 pickup-truck loads. A garage or basement purge fits without trouble here, and a small, single-layer roof tear-off usually does too. It works as the middle step whenever a 10 yard feels tight but the job is not quite big enough to warrant a 20.
20 Yard Dumpster
Our most-booked size, around 22 feet long, 7.5 to 8 feet wide, and 3.5 to 4.5 feet tall, holding about 6 to 8 pickup-truck loads. Kitchen remodels, typical shingle tear-offs, and flooring rip-outs commonly land here since the lower wall makes hand-loading easy while the container still handles bulky cabinet and flooring waste. Once a project moves into structural demo or spans more than one room, expect to size up from here.
30 Yard Dumpster
About 22 feet long, 7.5 to 8 feet wide, and 5 to 6 feet tall, taking roughly 9 to 12 pickup-truck loads. Whole-home cleanouts, additions, and new-build debris usually need this size because the waste builds up gradually across days of work instead of showing up all at once. If a 30 looks like it would fill before the job is done, skip straight to the 40.
40 Yard Dumpster
The biggest container available, around 22 feet long, 7.5 to 8 feet wide, and 7 to 8 feet tall, with room for roughly 12 to 16 pickup-truck loads. It fits large-scale demolition, commercial projects, and debris that is more bulky than heavy, since space, not weight, is what runs out first here. A load that is mostly concrete or dirt is usually better off in a smaller container, because the weight cap applies no matter how much open space remains.
How to choose the right size
Start with the type of project, then adjust up or down based on how heavy the debris runs. A single room, a small remodel, or a load of dense material like concrete or dirt usually fits a 10 or 15 yard. A full remodel or a standard shingle tear-off tends to land on a 20 yard. Whole-home cleanouts, additions, and new construction generally need a 30 or 40 yard. Stuck between two options? Give us the square footage, what is coming out of the space, and whether the debris leans heavy (concrete, dirt, shingles) or bulky and light (furniture, framing scrap), and we will land on a size together.
Why heavy debris changes the math
Every roll-off is limited two ways at once: by how much it can physically hold, and by how much it is rated to carry. Concrete, brick, block, dirt, and shingles hit that weight rating well before the box looks full from above, so a 10 or 15 yard container often ends up being the correct call on a heavy-debris job that would otherwise seem to need something bigger. Furniture, framing scrap, and drywall behave the opposite way, taking up plenty of room without adding much weight, which is why a 30 or 40 yard gets saved for those. Flagging the debris type up front, alongside the rough volume, keeps the quote accurate instead of leaving you paying for capacity the load is not allowed to use.
Frequently asked questions
Which container fits a kitchen remodel?
Most kitchen remodels, cabinets, countertops, and flooring included, fit inside a 20 yard. If the scope grows to include structural walls, step up to a 30 yard instead.
Will a 10 yard cover a roof tear-off?
Usually not by itself. A small single-layer tear-off might squeeze into a 15 yard, but most roofs in Decatur end up needing a 20 yard once the shingle weight is accounted for.
Is it okay to load debris above the container walls?
It is not. Loads need to stay level with the top of the walls to travel safely and legally. If you think you will exceed that, ask about upsizing before the container is delivered.
What if the size I booked turns out too small?
Call us and we can typically bring a larger container or drop a second one alongside it. It is simpler to get the size right at booking, which is why we always ask about the project scope and debris type up front.