Picking a dumpster size sounds simple, but the wrong choice means either paying for space you don't need or running out of room mid-project. Here's how Pittsburgh and Mon Valley homeowners should think about it.
A 10 yard dumpster (14'L x 8'W x 3.5'H) is best for small renovations, garage clean-outs, single-room remodels, or roofing jobs up to about 1,500 square feet of shingles in neighborhoods like Bethel Park, Brentwood, or Whitehall. It's the right size for projects that produce heavy but compact debris.
A 15 yard (14'L x 8'W x 4.5'H) is the most versatile size — perfect for medium remodels, basement clean-outs, deck removal, and landscaping across McKeesport, Clairton, and Pleasant Hills. If you're not sure between 10 and 20, the 15 is usually the safe bet.
A 20 yard (14'L x 8'W x 6'H) handles large projects: full home cleanouts, major construction, and large landscaping jobs in places like Monongahela, Belle Vernon, and Jefferson Hills. The footprint is the same as the 10 and 15 — only the wall height changes — so it fits in the same driveway space.
Still unsure? Give us a call at (412) 997-1008 and tell us about your project. We'll help you pick the right size the first time.