Choosing a dumpster size for Atlanta
Most Atlanta homes are newer, so debris is mostly bulky and light. Size by volume.
When is a 10-yard right?
When the job is about 3 pickup truckloads: small bathroom, one-room cleanout. It measures roughly 12 × 8 × 3.5 ft.
When is a 15-yard right?
When the job is about 4–5 pickup truckloads: basement cleanout, mid-size roof. It measures roughly 16 × 7.5 × 4 ft.
When is a 20-yard right?
When the job is about 6–8 pickup truckloads: kitchen remodel, garage cleanout. It measures roughly 22 × 8 × 4.5 ft.
When is a 30-yard right?
When the job is about 9–12 pickup truckloads: whole-home cleanout, big remodel. It measures roughly 22 × 8 × 6 ft.
When is a 40-yard right?
When the job is about 12–16 pickup truckloads: demolition, new construction. It measures roughly 22 × 8 × 8 ft.
Typical industry dimensions; each company’s containers and weight limits differ.