A 10 yard dumpster runs about 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and 3.5 feet tall. A 20 yard measures roughly 22 feet by 8 feet by 4.5 feet. A 30 yard adds another two feet of height. Lexington Porta Pros matches the size to the job so you are not paying for space you never fill.
A 20 yard dumpster is the size most Lexington contractors land on for kitchen tear-outs, roofing jobs and garage cleanouts. Dumpster dimensions 20 yard units run close to 22 feet long, 8 feet wide, and about 4.5 feet tall. That footprint holds roughly the volume of six pickup truck loads without needing a second haul. 20 yard dumpster measurements matter most at the driveway: you need clear, flat ground and the truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to set the box down without scraping a garage door or a low tree limb. Dumpster sizes 20 yard boxes work fine on residential driveways in most Lexington neighborhoods, but check dumpster weight limits before you load shingles or concrete, since those materials add weight fast without adding much visible volume. If you are still deciding between sizes, the 10 yard dumpster rental page and the 30 yard dumpster rental page both break down what fits in each. For pricing across sizes, see dumpster rental cost in Lexington.
A 10 yard dumpster is the smallest box we run, and it is the right call for single-room cleanouts, small landscaping jobs, or clearing out a garage before a move. 10 yard dumpster measurements come in around 12 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 3.5 feet tall, which is short enough to load over the side by hand without a ladder. 10-yard dumpster dimensions make it the easiest unit to tuck into a tight Lexington driveway or a narrow alley behind a downtown rowhouse. 10 yard dumpster sizes hold about three pickup truck loads. If your load is mixed debris, it helps to know what cannot go in before it shows up on-site. Check what cannot go in a dumpster first, especially for paint, tires and anything flagged as hazardous. A 10 yard dumpster size also pairs well with a home renovation porta potty when a crew is on-site for more than a day or two.
A 30 yard dumpster size steps up fast: expect close to 22 feet in length, 8 feet in width, and around 6 feet in height, the tallest jump in the lineup. That extra height means bulky, low-density debris like old furniture, drywall and framing lumber fills it out without maxing the weight limit the way concrete or shingles would. Dumpster dimensions 30 yard boxes are common on Lexington construction sites and full-home renovations where a 20 yard would mean a second pickup. Because of the height, loading is easier with a ramp or lift rather than by hand. If you are running a active job site with a crew on hand, pair the dumpster with construction dumpster rental service and a temporary fence rental to keep the site secured overnight. For the largest jobs, the 40 yard dumpster rental page covers what comes after 30.
Match the size to the job type, not the address. A kitchen remodel in a Lexington bungalow and a barn teardown out toward Versailles, 15.7 miles west, need very different boxes even if both are "one job." Start with volume: three truck loads points to a 10 yard, six points to a 20 yard, and a full gut renovation usually calls for 30 or 40. Weight matters as much as volume, particularly with roofing debris or concrete, so review dumpster weight limits before you commit to a size. If the site sits close to a city right-of-way, placement rules apply; see dumpster permit requirements before delivery day. Our roll-off dumpster rental page walks through the full lineup, and the dumpster rental cost page shows how size and rental length change the price. A standard dumpster day rate in Lexington runs from 51 to 112 dollars, and a full week runs from 426 to 778 dollars, so matching the size right the first time avoids paying for a second pickup.
Most residential driveways in Lexington have enough room, but the delivery truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind where the box will sit. That space lets the truck back in, level out and slide the dumpster off without dragging it across pavement or landscaping. Low tree limbs, tight fence lines and parked cars along the street are the most common problems we run into on delivery day. If your site is genuinely tight, a smaller box like the 10 yard dumpster rental is easier to place than a 30 or 40 yard unit. For event sites or job sites near downtown Lexington where curb space is limited, it is worth checking dumpster permit requirements ahead of time rather than on delivery morning. Sites near Nicholasville, 15.3 miles southwest, or Winchester, 18.0 miles east, tend to have more open space to work with than tight urban lots.
Day rates for a standard roll-off run from 51 to 112 dollars depending on size, and a full week runs 426 to 778 dollars. Monthly rentals start around 91 dollars. See dumpster rental cost for a full size-by-size breakdown before you book.
Most Lexington kitchen remodels fit in a 20 yard dumpster, which holds about six pickup truck loads. If you are pulling out concrete counters or tile, weight adds up fast, so check dumpster weight limits before loading.
Placement on a street or right-of-way needs confirming with the city before delivery. Check dumpster permit requirements first, since rules vary by location and lot access around Lexington.
A 30 yard dumpster runs about 6 feet tall, noticeably higher than a 20 yard box at roughly 4.5 feet. That height makes hand-loading harder, so a ramp or lift helps with bulky items like furniture or framing lumber.
It depends on where it sits. A driveway placement usually needs no permit, but anything touching a public street or sidewalk needs confirming with the city. See dumpster permit requirements before delivery.
Yes. Lexington Porta Pros delivers dumpster sizes and dimensions 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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