How Big Is a 10 Yard Dumpster?
Picture a box roughly the size of a one-car garage stall, minus the walls. That's the footprint of a 10 yard dumpster rental from Olympia Porta Pros. At 12 feet by 8 feet by 3.5 feet, these 10 yard dumpster measurements make it the smallest roll-off most Olympia customers rent, and it's the one that fits tight driveways in older Olympia neighborhoods without eating the whole yard. Compare that against the 20 yard dumpster rental or 30 yard dumpster rental if your job is bigger than a garage cleanout or a small bathroom tear-out. Full specs on all four sizes live on our dumpster sizes and dimensions page. A roll-off truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to set the box down safely, so walk your driveway before you book. If your lot is narrow or on a slope, mention it when you call, because placement affects delivery time and truck angle more than the size of the dumpster itself.
What Does a 10 Yard Dumpster Cost in Olympia?
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
These are dumpster rates only; delivery is billed separately and typically runs $100 to $150 for a weekly rental, based on our pricing data. Weekend rentals for short cleanout jobs run in the $390 to $497 range. For a full cost breakdown with what drives the price up or down, see our dumpster rental cost guide. If you're only filling half a load, ask about swapping to a smaller pickup schedule rather than paying for a week you don't need. Homeowners doing a weekend garage purge in Olympia usually do better with a day or weekend rate than a full week. Contractors running a longer job should compare the week and month numbers side by side, since a longer rental should never cost less than a short one, and our table holds that line.
Can I Put Anything I Want in a 10 Yard Dumpster?
No. Certain materials are barred from any roll-off box we deliver in Olympia, including most paints, tires, batteries and hazardous chemicals. Check our what cannot go in a dumpster page before you load anything questionable, because contamination fees add up fast and nobody wants that surprise on pickup day. Weight matters too. A 10 yard box has a lower weight ceiling than the 40 yard dumpster rental, and concrete, dirt or shingles fill the weight limit long before they fill the box. Review dumpster weight limits if you're disposing of anything dense. If you need a permit to place the dumpster on a street rather than your own driveway, that placement needs confirming with the City of Olympia directly. See dumpster permit requirements for what to ask when you call. Renovation debris, yard waste and household junk are the usual fit for this size, and it pairs well with a home renovation porta potty if your crew needs a restroom on site too.
How much can a 10 yard dumpster hold?
It holds about 3 to 4 pickup truck loads, roughly the volume of a small bathroom gut or a two-car garage cleanout. Heavier material like concrete or shingles will hit the weight limit before the box fills up visually, so check dumpster weight limits first.
How long can I keep a 10 yard dumpster?
Daily, weekly and monthly terms are all available from Olympia Porta Pros. Most cleanout jobs run a weekend or a week; ongoing construction work usually books monthly. See monthly porta potty rental style billing options apply similarly to dumpsters, with pricing on our dumpster rental cost page.
Do I need a permit for a 10 yard dumpster in Olympia?
If the dumpster sits in your driveway, usually no. If it sits on a public street, placement needs confirming with the City of Olympia. Details are on our dumpster permit requirements page; call ahead rather than guess.
What's the difference between a 10 yard and a 20 yard dumpster?
The 10 yard is smaller and cheaper, suited to garage or small room cleanouts. The 20 yard dumpster rental roughly doubles the volume, better for roofing jobs or full-room renovations generating more debris.
Does Olympia Porta Pros deliver outside Olympia?
Yes. We serve Tumwater, about 4.6 miles south, and Tanglewilde, about 5.9 miles east, along with other nearby towns. Check service areas or request a quote to confirm delivery to your address.
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