A 1-yard dumpster is approximately 4 feet in length, 2.3 feet wide, and 2.9 feet tall. Below is a graphic showing the dimensions of a dumpster. This dumpster can be placed through standard freight elevator doors and on normal sidewalks.
Most common dumpster sizes are 10 to 40 cubic yards. The volume of a dumpster is named after its cubic yardage. Example: A 30 yard dumpster can hold 30 cubic yards worth of debris.
10-yard: A 10 yard dumpster is ideal for small jobs such as roof removals or household junk removal. 15-yard: A larger dumpster of 15 yards is ideal for large home renovations and major landscaping projects.