Dumpster Sizes in Buffalo, NY
Dumpster Sizes in Buffalo, NY
Compare our 10, 20, 30 and 40 yard roll-off dumpsters by dimensions, included weight and the projects they fit.
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Roll-Off Dumpster Sizes at a Glance
Every size below is a roll-off container delivered to your driveway, lot or, with a city permit, the street. Weight allowances are what each rental includes. Heavy material such as concrete, brick and dirt reaches the limit faster than its volume suggests, so tell us what you are loading.
| Size | Dimensions | Included weight | Holds about | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | 12 ft L x 8 ft W x 3.5 ft H | 1-2 tons | 50-70 trash bags | Garage, attic and single-room cleanouts, small bathroom demos, modest yard cleanups |
| 20 yard | 22 ft L x 8 ft W x 4.5 ft H | 2-4 tons | 90-130 trash bags | Whole-home cleanouts, kitchen remodels, roof tear-offs |
| 30 yard | 22 ft L x 8 ft W x 6 ft H | 3-5 tons | 130-180 trash bags | Large remodels, estate cleanouts, small commercial jobs |
| 40 yard | 22 ft L x 8 ft W x 8 ft H | 4-6 tons | 180-250 trash bags | New construction, major demolition, commercial buildouts |
Typical pricing is in the pricing guide on our home page. We confirm your exact total before you book.
How to Choose
Picking the Right Size
- One room, a garage or an attic: start with a 10-yard. At 12 feet long it is also the easiest to fit on a short Buffalo driveway.
- A kitchen remodel or roof tear-off: a 20-yard is the usual starting point.
- A whole house or a large remodel: a 30-yard, or two containers if part of the load is dense material.
- New construction or major demolition: a 40-yard, which rarely fits a residential driveway and often needs street placement with a permit.
- Stuck between two sizes? Go up, unless the load is mostly concrete or dirt, where weight sets the limit.
A common rule of thumb is that a 10-yard holds about three pickup loads, a 20-yard about six and a 30-yard about nine. For more, read our homeowner’s size guide and our fees guide.
Space and Permits
Will It Fit?
The 10-yard is 12 feet long and the larger sizes are 22 feet long. Measure your driveway, and check for wires, low branches and parked cars along the truck path. If any part of the container sits on a Buffalo street or sidewalk, the city requires a right-of-way work permit before delivery. Outside the city, check with your town or village. See our pages for the City of Buffalo and all service areas.
Not sure which size you need?
Tell us your address, your project and where it will sit. We will help you pick a size and confirm the total before you book.
Buffalo Dumpster Rental · 89 White Street, Buffalo, NY 14224 · Mon-Sat 8 AM-6 PM