Pick by volume first and by weight second. Prime Dumpster carries five sizes between 10 and 40 yards.
The 10-Yard Dumpster is our smallest. It is the right call for a bathroom, a small deck tear-out, or any load of concrete, brick, soil, or shingles, because heavy material reaches the weight limit well before the walls fill up.
The 15-Yard Dumpster covers the mid-size work most homeowners here have in mind: a full garage, flooring from a couple of rooms, or a small roof.
The 20-Yard Dumpster is the usual pick for a whole-house cleanout or a multi-room remodel. It still fits on a typical suburban driveway without blocking the sidewalk.
The 30-Yard Dumpster suits additions, gut renovations, and new home builds, where the debris is bulky but not especially dense.
The 40-Yard Dumpster is the largest offered. It is built for commercial build-outs, large demolition work, and high-volume cleanouts.
If two sizes look close, tell your account manager what the job involves and they will pick the one that keeps you under the weight limit.