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Size is the number-one price driver, so the fastest way to estimate your cost is to start from the container you need. Here's what each roll-off size typically rents for in Florida and New York, the weight allowance each includes, how to pick the right one, and why sizing up when you're on the fence usually costs less than you'd expect.
All-in ranges for a standard rental period in our markets, disposal included up to the listed weight. Heavier debris eats the weight allowance faster — see weight limits for why the material matters as much as the size.
| Size | Typical price | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | $275–$400 | 1–2 tons | Small remodels, garage cleanouts, concrete or dirt (heavy debris) |
| 15-yard | $300–$450 | 2 tons | Kitchen/bath remodels, flooring tear-outs, medium cleanouts |
| 20-yard | $350–$500 | 2–3 tons | Roof tear-offs, whole-room renovations, large cleanouts — the most-rented size |
| 30-yard | $425–$600 | 3–4 tons | Major renovations, new construction, whole-home cleanouts |
| 40-yard | $500–$700 | 4–5 tons | Commercial construction, demolition, large-scale cleanouts |
The lowest sticker price and the right pick for small remodels, single-room cleanouts, and — importantly — heavy debris like concrete and dirt, which hit weight limits long before they fill a bigger box. If your material is dense, the 10-yard is the correct choice at any volume, not just for small jobs. Full details on the 10-yard dumpster page.
The most-rented size and the best value for the widest range of jobs: roof tear-offs, whole-room renovations, and large cleanouts. It fits a standard driveway and carries enough volume for most home projects, which is why it's the safe default when you're unsure. See the 20-yard dumpster page.
Priced for volume, not weight — these are for bulky, lighter material from major renovations, new construction, and demolition. Filling them with heavy debris would blow past legal road weight, so dense loads go in a smaller box instead. See the 30-yard and 40-yard pages for what each holds.
Estimate your debris pile in cubic yards: multiply its rough length × width × height in feet, then divide by 27. Match that to the capacity column above, then add a margin — projects almost always generate more debris than people expect.
Doubling the container size doesn't double the price — a big share of the cost is the round-trip haul and the disposal, which are similar regardless of box size. That's why sizing up when you're on the fence is usually the economical move: you pay a modest step-up, not double, and you avoid the real budget-killer, a second haul because the first box overflowed.
A 10-yard roll-off typically rents for $275–$400 all-in for a standard period in our markets, with 1–2 tons of disposal included. It's the go-to for small projects and for heavy debris of any volume.
A 20-yard roll-off typically rents for $350–$500 all-in for a standard 7–10 day period, with 2–3 tons of disposal included. It's the most popular size because it fits the widest range of projects.
A 40-yard container typically runs $500–$700. It's built for large volumes of light, bulky material — not heavy debris, which would exceed road weight limits well before the box is full.
Yes — the included tonnage generally rises with size, from roughly 1–2 tons for a 10-yard up to 4–5 tons for a 40-yard. But heavy materials can still exceed even a large allowance, which is when a dedicated heavy-debris box is the cheaper path.
Most single-garage cleanouts fit a 10- or 15-yard container; a packed two-car garage or a garage plus other rooms usually calls for a 20-yard. When you're between sizes, the larger one costs far less than a second pickup.