What are the dumpster dimensions for a 10 yard?
A 10 yard dumpster is the box most Lehi homeowners rent for a single-room cleanout or a small yard debris haul. It runs roughly 12 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 3.5 feet tall, though exact 10 yard dumpster measurements shift slightly by manufacturer. That footprint fits a standard driveway without eating the whole thing, which matters if you're also parking crew trucks or a porta john rental on the same property. Daily rental for this size sits between $51 and $112 based on measured pricing, and weekly runs $426 to $778. If you're not sure this is the right call, the general roll-off dumpster rental page walks through how sizing works before you commit. Delivery still needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, same as any roll-off, so a narrow side yard or a tight cul-de-sac in a newer Lehi subdivision can rule this size out even though it's the smallest box on the lot. Check dumpster weight limits too, since a 10 yard fills up fast with shingles or concrete debris and overage fees apply once you cross the limit.
What are the 20 yard dumpster measurements?
20 yard dumpster size lands around 22 feet long, 8 feet wide, and just under 5 feet tall, making it the workhorse size for kitchen remodels, deck removals, and mid-size cleanouts across Lehi. This is the size most contractors default to for home renovation porta potty jobs paired with debris removal, since it clears a typical single-family remodel without needing a second pull. Dumpster sizes 20 yard also work well for estate cleanouts where furniture and mixed household debris pile up fast. Monthly rates for a 20 yard run $91 to $500 depending on tonnage and rental length, and the dumpster rental cost page breaks down what pushes a quote toward the high end. Same 60-foot clearance rule applies for delivery. If your Lehi property backs onto a shared alley or has a steep driveway pitch, mention it when you book, because the truck needs a flat, straight shot to set the box down safely under OSHA 1926.25 housekeeping expectations for a clear work area.
What is the 30 yard dumpster size?
A 30 yard dumpster measures close to 22 feet long, 8 feet wide, and about 6 feet tall, the extra height doing most of the volume work over the 20 yard. This is the size for whole-house renovations, new construction cleanup, or a commercial buildout, and it pairs naturally with a construction dumpster rental plan that also includes a temporary fence rental around the site perimeter. At 6 feet tall, this box is not something most people can toss debris into by hand past waist height, so contractors often build a temporary ramp or stage materials on pallets first. If the site also runs heavy equipment, pair it with a light tower rental for early or late shifts and a temporary power pole if the property doesn't have service yet. Waste chutes and enclosures on multi-story jobs fall under OSHA 1926.252, worth a mention to your site super if debris is coming off an upper floor. For anything larger, the 40 yard dumpster rental page covers the biggest box Lehi Porta Pros offers.
Which dumpster size do I actually need?
Match the box to the job, not the guess. A single room gutted down to studs usually fills a 10 yard. A full kitchen or bathroom remodel with cabinets, drywall, and flooring tends to need a 20 yard. New construction, additions, or commercial demo jobs call for a 30 yard or the 40 yard option. The dumpster sizes and dimensions comparison below lines up the three most common sizes side by side.
| Size | Length | Width | Height | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | 12 ft | 8 ft | 3.5 ft | Garage cleanout, small yard debris |
| 20 yard | 22 ft | 8 ft | 5 ft | Kitchen remodel, deck removal |
| 30 yard | 22 ft | 8 ft | 6 ft | Whole-house reno, new construction |
Before ordering, check what cannot go in a dumpster, since paint, tires, and certain chemicals are excluded regardless of size, and confirm placement rules on the dumpster permit requirements page if the box needs to sit in a street or right of way. Placement in the public right of way in Lehi needs confirming with the city directly, since that rule varies by street and isn't something to guess on.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Lehi?
It depends on where the box sits. A dumpster placed entirely on your own driveway or yard in Lehi typically doesn't trigger the same review as one sitting on a street or curb strip. Because permit rules and fees vary by exact location and aren't listed here, confirm placement with the city before delivery day, especially for a job near American Fork, 5.9 miles southeast, or Draper, 8.4 miles north, where local rules may differ slightly. The porta potty permit requirements page covers the same right-of-way logic for portable restrooms if you're renting both together, which most construction sites in Lehi do.
How much weight can a 20 yard dumpster hold?
Weight limits vary by what's inside, not just the box size. Concrete and shingles hit the limit fast even in a half-full container, while household junk rarely does. Check dumpster weight limits before loading, since going over adds fees on top of the base rate.
Can I put a 30 yard dumpster in my driveway?
Usually yes, if the driveway is flat and offers roughly 60 feet of straight clearance behind where the truck backs in. Steep grades, low tree branches, or tight turns off the street can rule it out. Call ahead so the crew can check your specific layout in Lehi.
How long can I keep a rented dumpster?
Rental length is flexible, from a single day up to a full month, and pricing scales with duration rather than a flat daily multiple. Longer renovation jobs typically go monthly. See monthly porta potty rental for how the same logic applies to restroom units on long jobs.
What's the difference between a 20 yard and 30 yard dumpster?
Both measure about 22 feet long and 8 feet wide, but the 30 yard stands roughly a foot taller, adding volume without a bigger footprint. That extra height matters most for bulky, low-density debris like drywall or framing lumber rather than dense material like concrete.
Do I need a permit if the dumpster stays on my property?
Often not, but Lehi's exact rule depends on setback and street visibility, and that detail isn't standardized citywide. Confirm with the city before delivery, particularly for jobs near shared driveways or narrow lots common in older Lehi neighborhoods.
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