Finding the right container for your job isn’t always easy.
With so many options for so many different types of material, how can you be sure you choose the right size. Choosing the wrong size could cost you more money. We know your time is valuable which is why our sales team works hard to find the right container size for your job. Their knowledge is unparalleled to anyone else in the business.
From 16 yard to 50 yard containers, we have multiple sizes for every type of job. See below for the container dimensions of each one.
Once you have your container, here’s a step-by-step guide for properly opening the lid.
10 Cubic Yard Container
A 10 yard container holds 10 cubic yards of material, equivalent to about 3 full pickup truck loads. General dimensions for this container are 12 feet long by 6.5 feet wide by 4 feet high.
What it’s good for: A 10 yard container is typically perfect for a small-to-medium home project. These cans can also fit into a standard parking space allowing for versatility in location.
16 Cubic Yard Container
A 16 yard container holds 16 cubic yards of material, equivalent to about 5 full pickup truck loads. General dimensions for this container are 14 feet long by 8 feet wide by 4 feet high.
What it’s good for: A 16 yard container is typically perfect for a small to medium patio, fence or garage remodel, as well as heavy items like broken concrete from removing a small driveway.
20 Cubic Yard Container
A 20 yard container holds 20 cubic yards of material, equivalent to about 7 full pickup truck loads. General dimensions for this container are 18 feet long by 8 feet wide by 4 feet high.
What it’s good for: A 20 yard container is typically perfect for a large basement or attic or garage remodel, as well as heavy items like broken concrete from removing a small driveway.
25 Cubic Yard Container
A 25 yard container holds 25 cubic yards of material, equivalent to about 9 full pickup truck loads. General dimensions for this container are 20 feet long by 8 feet wide by 4 feet high.
What it’s good for: A 25 yard container could be the right size for a large deck removal or 3,000 square feet of single-layer roof shingles.
30 Cubic Yard Container
A 30 yard container holds 30 cubic yards of material, equal to about 11 full pickup truck loads. General dimensions for this container are 18 feet long by 8 feet wide by 6 feet high.
What it’s good for: A 30 yard container may be the right size for contractors doing a home addition, garage demolition or a house siding replacement for a medium-sized home.
35 Cubic Yard Container
A 35 yard container holds 35 cubic yards of material, equivalent to about 13 full pickup truck loads. General dimensions for this container are 20 feet long by 8 feet wide by 6 feet high.
What it’s good for: A 35 yard container usually the right size for a contractor building a new home or a small brush removal project.
40 Cubic Yard Container
A 40 yard container holds 40 cubic yards of debris, equivalent to about 16 full pickup truck loads. General dimensions for this container are 18 feet long by 8 feet wide by 8 feet high.
What it’s good for: A 40 yard container is great for a window or siding replacement of a large home, commercial roof tear off or commercial construction and demolition. It is also commonly used to haul large amounts of brush and landscape debris.
50 Cubic Yard Container*
A 50 yard container holds 50 cubic yards, equivalent to about 20 fill pick up truck loads. 50 yard container can hold 10-12 tons. General dimensions for this container are 22.5 feet long by 8 feet wide by 8 feet high.
What it’s good for: A 50 yard container is great for demolition projects and brush. Intended for high volume projects with quick turn around.
