The 15-yard roll-off is our smallest heavy-duty container, and it’s the one most people over-order past. It fits in a standard driveway, holds a full garage or small-remodel worth of debris, and its low walls make loading easy without a ramp. It’s also the size we point contractors to for heavy material like concrete, brick, and dirt, where you hit the weight limit long before you fill the box. If your project is compact but the debris is dense, this is the container.
What Fits in a 15-Yard Dumpster
Typical dimensions run about 16 ft long × 8 ft wide × 3.5 ft tall (dimensions vary by hauler). That’s roughly 15 cubic yards of capacity — about 4 to 4.5 pickup-truck loads, or somewhere in the range of 80–100 standard 13-gallon trash bags. The low profile is the point: you can chuck debris over the side instead of hauling it up a wall.
- Volume: ~15 cubic yards
- Pickup-truck loads: ~4–4.5
- Trash bags (13-gal): ~80–100
- Weight allowance (residential): 1 ton included, then $80/ton over
Best For
- Single-room or garage cleanouts
- Small bathroom remodels
- Concrete, brick, dirt, and other heavy material (weight-limited, not volume-limited)
- Small deck teardowns or fence removal
- Estate and downsizing cleanouts where space is tight
Not sure this is your size? Check the complete DFW size guide (15/20/30/40 yard).
Pricing: Residential vs. Contractor
For household jobs — cleanouts, garage, general trash — the 15-yard starts at $365 and includes 3 days and 1 ton (extra tonnage $80/ton, plus tax unless tax-exempt). For construction and demo debris, contractor pricing is $345 starting for trash/construction (plus tonnage), or $495 for a dedicated concrete/dirt load. Travel fees may apply. See the full breakdown on the pricing page, or get your exact number with the quote tool.
15-Yard Dumpster FAQs
Why would I rent a 15-yard instead of a 20-yard?
Two reasons: heavy material and tight space. If you’re loading concrete, brick, or dirt, you’ll hit the weight limit before the box is full — so paying for extra volume is wasted money. And the 15-yard’s shorter footprint fits driveways where a 20-yard would crowd the sidewalk or street.
Can I put concrete in a 15-yard dumpster?
Yes — and it’s the right size for it. Heavy material has to go in a smaller box for safe hauling. We have a dedicated concrete/dirt rate (starting at $495) for these clean, single-material loads. Don’t mix concrete with regular trash; ask us for the right setup.
Will a 15-yard fit in my driveway?
Almost always. At roughly 16 feet long it takes up about the length of a mid-size pickup plus a little. Clear the drop spot of cars and low branches, and we’ll place it clean.