A 10 yard dumpster runs about 12 feet long, and a 20 yard dumpster measurements out around 22 feet, with a 30 yard box stretching close to 22 feet as well but nearly twice as tall at the walls. Rock Hill Porta Pros stocks all three for driveway cleanouts and full builds.
The 20 yard dumpster size most homeowners and contractors pick sits around 22 feet long, 8 feet wide, and about 4.5 feet tall at the walls. That's the dumpster dimensions 20 yard renters ask about most, since it clears a garage cleanout or a roof tear-off without leaving half the box empty. If you're weighing this against a 10 yard dumpster rental for a smaller project, the jump in yardage matters less than the footprint on your driveway. Rock Hill Porta Pros delivers these across town and out toward Fort Mill, 8.3 miles northeast, and every delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck to set the box down safely. Check the dumpster rental cost page before you book, because size drives price more than anything else. For anyone still deciding between a 20 and a 30, our dumpster sizes and dimensions breakdown compares wall height and floor space side by side so you're not guessing at the yard.
A 10-yard dumpster dimensions land around 12 feet long, 8 feet wide, and roughly 3.5 feet tall. That 10 yard dumpster size handles a bathroom gut job, a small deck teardown, or a garage full of junk without paying for space you won't use. The 10 yard dumpster sizes we run in Rock Hill fill the middle ground between a couple of trash bags and a full construction pull. If your load leans toward mixed debris, check what cannot go in a dumpster first, since tires, paint, and certain electronics get rejected at the landfill and that costs you a second trip. Homeowners doing a kitchen refresh often start here before scaling up, and we've got notes on that exact use case at home renovation porta potty projects that pair a small dumpster with an on-site toilet. Weight matters too. Our dumpster weight limits page explains how debris type, not just yardage, decides your final bill.
The 30 yard box is the same footprint as most 20s, about 22 feet long, but the walls climb closer to 6 feet, which nearly doubles your volume without eating more driveway. That's the trade Rock Hill contractors make when a full home demo or a commercial strip-out needs serious capacity. Because the wall height jumps, loading over the top gets harder, so plan for a ramp or stage materials at ground level before the box arrives. This size pairs well with construction dumpster rental jobs where framing scrap and drywall pile up fast. If your site also needs facilities for the crew, look at construction site services for the full list, since most job sites running a 30 yard box also need a standard toilet on site under OSHA 1926.51(c), which sets one facility for crews of 20 workers or fewer.
Placement in the public right of way, meaning the street or curb strip rather than your own driveway, needs confirming with the City of Rock Hill before delivery. We don't guess at ordinance numbers here, and neither should you. If the box sits entirely on private property, driveway or yard, permitting usually isn't a factor, but that changes the moment any part of it touches city easement or blocks a sidewalk. Our dumpster permit requirements page walks through what to ask the city clerk before your delivery date. Getting this wrong can mean a fine or a forced relocation mid-project, and neither helps your timeline. For larger jobs stretching toward Lesslie, 7.1 miles southeast, the same rule applies: check placement rules locally rather than assuming your last rental's terms carry over.
Match the size to your debris type, not your guess at volume, and you'll avoid a costly upsize mid-job. A single-room renovation or a modest cleanout usually fits a 10 yarder. Whole-home projects, roofing jobs, or multi-room gut jobs lean toward 20. Full demolitions, large commercial cleanouts, or new construction debris call for 30. Below is how the three stack up on footprint and typical rental window.
| size | length | width | wall height | typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | 12 ft | 8 ft | 3.5 ft | day to week |
| 20 yard | 22 ft | 8 ft | 4.5 ft | week to month |
| 30 yard | 22 ft | 8 ft | 6 ft | week to month |
Pricing follows the same logic as size. A day rental for a smaller box costs far less than a week-long 30 yard pull, and our dumpster rental cost guide breaks down the day, week, and month bands so you can budget before calling. For roll-off deliveries specifically, remember the truck needs that 60 foot straight clearance behind the drop point, which matters if your Rock Hill driveway has a tight turn or overhanging trees. Homeowners near India Hook, 6.8 miles north, often ask about tree clearance for this exact reason.
Most rentals run day, weekend, week, or month, and swapping happens when the box fills or the rental period ends, whichever comes first. A week-long rental costs more than a single day but less than a month, so match the window to your actual project length rather than renting long out of caution.
Usually yes, but check what cannot go in a dumpster first. Paint, tires, batteries, and certain chemicals get rejected at disposal facilities regardless of size, and mixing banned items into a full load can mean the whole box gets flagged.
Most standard driveways handle a 20 yard box fine, since the footprint matches a large truck. The bigger concern is the 60 feet of straight clearance the delivery truck needs behind the drop spot, so measure that space before booking.
Overfilled boxes, meaning debris above the fill line, usually can't be hauled safely and may get rejected at pickup. Stick to the fill line printed on the unit, and if you're close to capacity mid-project, call about upsizing rather than piling debris higher.
For most single garage cleanouts, yes, a 10 yard dumpster handles it. The 30 yard size makes more sense for whole-home demolition or a garage plus attic plus yard debris combined, where the extra wall height earns its keep.
Yes. Rock Hill Porta Pros delivers dumpster sizes and dimensions across Rock Hill and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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