The 15-yard dumpster's interior dimensions are 17 feet long, 7 foot wide and 3 feet tall. The exact dimensions of your 15-yard dumpster may vary depending on the manufacturer. However, the volume and capacity of the dumpster will remain the same.
A 12-yard container usually holds between 2 and 3 tons of trash. This is equivalent to between 4,000 and 6,000 pounds of household garbage or about 20 couches that weigh an average of 300 lbs each. If you are throwing away concrete or dirt, the maximum weight allowed is 10 tons.
Front-loading garbage trucks are used to empty most dumpsters. These trucks are equipped with large prongs at the front that can be aligned with slots on the dumpster's arms.