What Size Dumpster Do I Need?
Answer two quick questions and we will point you to the right roll-off size — then you can request a fast, free quote. No pricing guesswork, no overpaying for space you will not fill.
Step 1 of 3
What are you working on?
Pick the project that fits best — we will narrow it to the right roll-off size.
Three things that decide the size
- What you are throwing out. A bathroom remodel and a whole-house cleanout fill very different volumes.
- How heavy it is. Concrete, brick, and dirt are weight-limited — they go in a smaller container than their volume suggests.
- Where it will sit. Our drivers place the container to protect your driveway; the lower sizes fit even tight, single-width driveways common in older CT neighborhoods.
Rather talk it through?
Pat Caruso's team has sized Connecticut projects since 1982. Tell us about the job and we will recommend the most cost-effective container.
Call 203-426-8870Dumpster Size Guide by Project
A starting point for the most common jobs we handle across Fairfield County, Lower Litchfield County, and Western New Haven County. The finder above tailors it to your specific project.
| Project | Typical Size | |
|---|---|---|
| Small cleanout (single room, garage, bathroom) | 4–6 yard | Details → |
| Kitchen remodel or flooring tear-out | 10 yard | Details → |
| Single-layer roof tear-off | 10 yard | Details → |
| Medium renovation or large deck removal | 12/15 yard | Details → |
| Whole-house cleanout or large renovation | 20 yard | Details → |
| New construction or major demolition | 30 yard | Details → |
Dumpster Size Questions
- What size dumpster do I need for a roof tear-off?
- A single-layer tear-off on an average-sized home fits a 10-yard roll-off. For a multi-layer tear-off or a larger roof, step up to a 20-yard. Shingles are heavy, so weight — not just volume — drives the choice; our team confirms the right size when you call.
- What size dumpster do I need for a garage or basement cleanout?
- Most single-room, garage, or basement cleanouts fit a 4- or 6-yard container. A 6-yard holds about 18 to 24 trash bags and still fits comfortably on most residential driveways across Fairfield County.
- What size dumpster do I need for a whole-house cleanout?
- Whole-house cleanouts and large renovations usually call for a 20-yard, which holds roughly six pickup-truck loads. For a gut renovation or a property with decades of accumulation, a 30-yard keeps you to a single haul.
- What happens if I order the wrong size?
- It is better to size up than to overfill. An overloaded container can be unsafe to haul and may need a second trip. If you are between two sizes, the larger one usually costs less than a second haul — and our team has sized thousands of Connecticut projects since 1982, so a quick call removes the guesswork.
- Can I put concrete, brick, or dirt in any dumpster size?
- Heavy materials like concrete, brick, dirt, and stone are limited by weight rather than volume, so they go in a smaller container — typically a 10-yard — with confirmed loading limits. Let us know before you load heavy material so we can dispatch the right container and haul it safely.
Got Your Size? Get a Free Quote
Tell us your project and delivery date — we will get back to you with a competitive price, usually within the hour. Same-week delivery available across Fairfield County.