16 × 7.5 × 4.5 ft · 2.5 tons · 7 days
15 Yard Dumpster Rental
The 15-yard dumpster is 16 ft long, 7.5 ft wide and 4.5 ft high. It holds about 5 to 6 pickup loads and includes 2.5 tons and 7 days. It is the size for a garage cleanout, a small roof replacement, or a larger load of concrete or dirt loaded halfway.
Price is quoted all-in by phone: delivery, pickup, 7 days and 2.5 tons. Extra weight is $75 per ton, billed by the exact pound.
15-yard dumpster dimensions and specs
The 15-yard dumpster measures 16 ft long, 7.5 ft wide and 4.5 ft high on the outside. It holds 15 cubic yards, includes 2.5 tons (5,000 lb) and 7 rental days, and each extra day is $25.
| Spec | 15-yard dumpster |
|---|---|
| Outside length | 16 ft |
| Outside width | 7.5 ft |
| Wall height | 4.5 ft |
| Capacity | 15 cubic yards |
| Pickup loads (typical) | 5 to 6 |
| Included weight | 2.5 tons (5,000 lb) |
| Rental period | 7 days; $25 per extra day |
| Overage | $75 per ton, pro-rated by the pound |
| Heavy debris | Allowed, half full, clean loads get clean-fill pricing |
| Driveway space | A clear 16 ft by 7.5 ft spot, plus truck approach |
What fits in a 15-yard dumpster?
A 15-yard dumpster holds about 5 to 6 pickup truck loads of debris, assuming an 8-ft bed loaded level. It is built for garage cleanouts and small roof replacements. These typical projects fit the 15-yard:
- A two-car garage cleanout
- A small roof replacement, up to about 15 squares of one layer
- Two bathrooms or a small kitchen gut
- Concrete, dirt or brick, loaded no higher than halfway
Examples are typical, not guaranteed. Your amount of debris decides.
How many roof squares fit a 15-yard dumpster?
A 15-yard dumpster suits roofs up to about 15 squares of one shingle layer. If a square weighs 240 lb, 15 squares weigh about 3,600 lb, or 1.8 tons, which leaves room inside the 2.5 included tons for felt, nails and old decking. Use your own bundle weight to check.
Worked example: your 15-yard includes 2.5 tons. The landfill scale ticket shows 2.9 tons net. You pay for 0.4 tons at $75 per ton.
Weights in examples are illustrations; check your own shingle bundle wrapper and the scale ticket.
Will a 15-yard dumpster fit my driveway?
A 15-yard dumpster needs a clear, level spot 16 ft long and 7.5 ft wide. The roll-off truck typically needs about 60 ft of straight approach and about 23 ft of overhead clearance. Our drivers set wooden boards under the rails to protect concrete and asphalt.
Street placement and HOA rules are covered in dumpster placement and driveway care.
Too small or too big?
Guessing too small costs more than guessing too big. An overfilled 15-yard can't travel, and a swap counts as a full new rental. Going one size up costs less than a second haul when the debris is light. Compare the sizes on either side:
- 10-yard: 12 ft long, about 3 to 4 pickup loads, 2 tons included. Pick it if your debris fits in 4 pickup loads or fewer.
- 20-yard: 22 ft long, about 7 to 9 pickup loads, 3 tons included. Pick it if your light debris could top 6 loads.
See every size together in the dumpster size guide.
How your final bill is worked out
Your 15-yard bill is the quoted rental plus only two possible extras: weight over 2.5 tons at $75 per ton, and days past 7 at $25 each. The certified scale ticket comes with the final invoice.
Read the full method in how dumpster weight is billed, or see every possible charge in the dumpster rental cost guide.
What can't go in the dumpster
The 15-yard dumpster takes household junk, furniture, construction and remodel debris, concrete and dirt (half full) and yard waste. Chemicals, wet paint and batteries are not allowed. Mattresses, tires and Freon appliances are $50 each.
Not allowed
- Hazardous chemicals (solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals)
- Wet paint
- Batteries of any kind
Allowed for $50 each
- Refrigerators, freezers and AC units with Freon
- Mattresses
- Automotive tires
See the full list, with where banned items go instead, in what you can put in a dumpster.
15-yard dumpster questions
How much does a 15-yard dumpster hold?
A 15-yard dumpster holds 15 cubic yards, about 5 to 6 pickup truck loads. It measures 16 ft long, 7.5 ft wide and 4.5 ft high, and includes 2.5 tons of debris and 7 days.
Is a 15-yard dumpster big enough for a garage cleanout?
A 15-yard dumpster fits most two-car garage cleanouts with boxes, old furniture, shelving and yard tools. A packed three-car garage, or a garage plus an attic, usually needs a 20-yard.
Can a 15-yard dumpster take dirt or concrete?
The 15-yard dumpster takes dirt, concrete, brick and sand up to the halfway line on the walls. It is the largest size we allow for heavy debris. Clean, unmixed loads qualify for clean-fill pricing.
What is the difference between a 15 and 20-yard dumpster?
The 20-yard dumpster is 6 ft longer and holds about 2 more pickup loads than the 15-yard, and it includes 3 tons instead of 2.5. The 15-yard is shorter for tight driveways and is the bigger of the two sizes allowed for heavy debris.
Talk to the dispatcher, not a call center
Book your 15-yard dumpster
Book by 3 PM for next-day delivery. The driver texts or calls 20 to 30 minutes before arrival.