A 10 yard dumpster measures about 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and 3.5 feet high, and holds roughly 4 pickup truck loads of debris. In Lexington, KY, a day rental sits in the 51 to 112 dollar range depending on volume, and it's the size most homeowners grab for a single-room cleanout.
Picture a space slightly larger than a standard parking spot, stacked chest-high with debris. That's the footprint of a 10 yard roll off dumpster: about 12 feet by 8 feet, 3.5 feet of wall height. It's the smallest box most roll-off dumpster rental fleets carry, and it fits driveways where a bigger container just won't sit. Compare it against the 20 yard dumpster rental or the 30 yard dumpster rental before you book, especially if you're clearing more than one room. Full breakdowns of every box, including the 40 yard dumpster rental, live on our dumpster sizes and dimensions page. Delivery trucks need about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the drop point to back in and place the container level, so walk your driveway or curb in Lexington before scheduling. If the unit needs to sit in the street or right-of-way, check dumpster permit requirements first, because placement rules vary by property line and street type.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Pricing runs by how long you keep the box on site, not just by weight. A weekend rate exists too, running higher than a single weekday because of the compressed pickup window. Every quote from Lexington Porta Pros should spell out whether delivery is bundled or billed separately; delivery fees for roll-off equipment in this market typically land between 100 and 500 dollars depending on distance and access. For a full cost breakdown across every box size, see dumpster rental cost. Know your weight cap before loading; heavy debris like shingles or concrete can push a 10 yard trash dumpster over its limit fast, and overages get billed separately. Details on caps by size are on dumpster weight limits, and a list of banned materials is on what cannot go in a dumpster.
Flat, stable ground matters more than most people expect. A 10 yard container is light compared to a 30 or 40, but it still needs solid footing, clear overhead space, and enough approach room for the delivery truck's 60 feet of straightaway. Driveways work well in Lexington neighborhoods where curb placement isn't practical. If your project is a full teardown or new build rather than a cleanout, look at construction dumpster rental for options sized to job duration instead of a single haul. Homeowners tackling a kitchen gut or flooring tear-out often pair the dumpster with a home renovation porta potty if the crew is on site more than a day or two. And if the same property needs a portable toilet for workers, OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the facility ratio construction crews plan around, one toilet for 20 workers or fewer, which is worth checking on our OSHA portable toilet requirements page.
About 4 pickup truck loads, roughly 3 to 4 tons depending on material density. It suits a single-room remodel, garage cleanout or small deck teardown. For whole-house jobs, step up to the 20 yard dumpster rental instead.
Rental length is flexible: day, week or month, with pricing scaled to match. Most Lexington cleanouts wrap in a week. If your timeline stretches, ask about a monthly rate before extending day by day, since it adds up faster.
Placement on private property like a driveway usually doesn't need one. Curb or street placement is different and needs confirming with the city. See dumpster permit requirements for what to check before delivery day.
Paint, tires, batteries, chemicals and certain electronics are typically excluded. Loading banned items can mean rejected pickup or added fees. Full list on what cannot go in a dumpster before you start tossing.
A few days out works for most driveway drops in Lexington. Tight timelines or downtown placement near permit-controlled streets need more lead time. Neighboring markets like Nicholasville, 15.3 miles southwest, often book similarly.
Yes. Lexington Porta Pros delivers 10 yard dumpster rental across Lexington and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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