How Big Is a 10 Yard Dumpster?
The 10 yard dumpster size works out to about 10 cubic yards of capacity in a box shaped roughly 12 feet by 8 feet by 3.5 feet. Those 10-yard dumpster dimensions make it the smallest roll off most companies stock, sitting below the 20 yard dumpster rental and well under the 30 yard dumpster rental and 40 yard dumpster rental. If you're comparing 10 yard dumpster sizes against a project pile, picture a single-car garage packed to the ceiling. For homeowners in Cheyenne clearing a basement or a small deck demo, this box usually fits the driveway without crowding a walkway. Check full specs on our dumpster sizes and dimensions page before you commit. A roll off delivery truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to drop the container safely, so measure your driveway or alley before you rent 10 yard dumpster service. Curbside placement in Cheyenne may also require confirming rules with the city; see our dumpster permit requirements page for what to check.
What Can You Put in a 10 Yard Trash Dumpster?
A 10 yard trash dumpster handles household junk, wood, drywall, shingles and mixed construction debris from small jobs. It is not built for tires, batteries, paint, or anything flagged on our what cannot go in a dumpster guide. Weight matters as much as volume with a 10 yard roll off dumpster. Shingles and concrete add up fast, and going over your limit brings an overage charge, so review dumpster weight limits before loading. Renovation crews juggling a kitchen tear-out often pair this box with a home renovation porta potty so the crew isn't tracking dust through the house. Bigger demolition or new-build jobs usually outgrow a 10 cubic yard dumpster fast; if that's your project, look at construction dumpster rental or the full construction site services lineup instead.
What Does a 10 Yard Dumpster Cost in Cheyenne?
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| Weekend | $390 | $440 | $497 |
| Week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| Month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Pricing scales with how long the box sits on your property, and a delivery fee applies on top of the rental. Most Cheyenne homeowners doing a weekend cleanout land in the day or weekend column. Contractors running a multi-week job usually book the week or month rate. For a breakdown of what drives the difference, see our dumpster rental cost guide. If you're also renting toilets for the crew, our porta potty rental cost and porta potty rental per day pages cover that side of the budget.
FAQ
How big is a 10 yard dumpster?It runs about 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and 3.5 feet tall, holding roughly 3 to 4 pickup loads. That makes it the smallest common roll off size, smaller than a 20 yard dumpster rental and a fraction of a 40ft storage container footprint.
How much clearance does delivery need?Plan on about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck so the driver can drop and angle the box. Tight alleys or short driveways in Cheyenne should be measured ahead of the delivery window.
Do I need a permit for a 10 yard dumpster in Cheyenne?It depends on where the box sits. Driveway placement usually needs nothing, but curb or street placement should be confirmed with the city; our porta potty permit requirements and dumpster permit requirements pages explain what to ask.
What's the difference between a 10 yard and a 20 yard dumpster?A 10 yard box suits small cleanouts and single-room remodels. A 20 yard dumpster rental roughly doubles the capacity, better for whole-house cleanouts or larger renovation debris.
Can I rent a dumpster and a porta potty together?Yes, and many Cheyenne renovation crews do exactly that. Pair this box with a standard porta potty rental or check the main portable toilet rental page, and request both on one request a quote form.
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