Staten Island, NY guide
Picking the wrong size dumpster is the most common, and most avoidable, mistake on a cleanout or remodel across Richmond County. Here's a straightforward way to get it right the first time.
The most common sizing mistake isn't picking a container that's too small for the space you have — it's picking one that's too small for the job you're actually doing. A dumpster that fits neatly on a Staten Island driveway but fills up on day one of a three-day project just means a delay, a second delivery, and more coordination than you needed. The better starting question isn't "what fits in my driveway," it's "what am I actually clearing out, and how much of it is there."
Every job across Staten Island and Richmond County fits somewhere on this table — dimensions, real bag-capacity ranges, included weight allowance, and what each size is typically best for:
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | 50–70 bags | 1–2 tons | Small cleanouts, roofing shingles, tight driveways. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | 80–100 bags | 2–3 tons | Flooring, bathroom or kitchen updates, multi-room cleanouts. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | 110–130 bags | 3–4 tons | Medium remodels, roofing jobs, light construction. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high | 170–190 bags | 4–5 tons | Whole-home projects, office cleanouts. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high | 230–250 bags | 5–6 tons | Large builds, commercial or industrial jobs. |
We keep pricing simple and flat-rate: the number depends on the size you need, the type of materials, and how long you keep the container, and that's the whole formula — no separate delivery fee tacked on afterward and no surprise line item at pickup. Tell us the job over the phone and we'll walk you through exactly what goes into your number before the truck ever leaves our 6845 Amboy Rd yard.
Volume is what most people think about when sizing a dumpster, but weight is usually what actually limits how much you can load. Roofing shingles, concrete, masonry and packed soil are all dense — a container can look barely full and still be at its weight limit. Furniture, packaging and general household junk, by contrast, is bulky but light, and volume is more likely to be the limiting factor. Knowing which category your job falls into is often more useful than knowing your project's square footage.
A garage or single-room cleanout — 50 to 70 bags' worth — usually fits a 10 yard, our smallest size and a good match for roofing shingles or a load that needs to sit in a tight driveway. Flooring and bathroom or kitchen updates, running 80 to 100 bags, typically land in the 15 yard range. Medium remodels and most roofing jobs, where weight rather than volume is the real concern, usually call for a 20 yard even on a modest home — that's 110 to 130 bags of capacity. Whole-home projects and larger cleanouts tend toward a 30 yard (170 to 190 bags), and large builds or commercial jobs often need our biggest container, the 40 yard, rated for 230 to 250 bags.
Size isn't only about the job — it's also about where the container actually needs to sit. A 40 yard dumpster takes up meaningfully more space than a 10 yard, and on some of Staten Island's narrower older streets, or on a tighter South Shore lot, that space constraint can matter as much as the debris volume itself. If a container needs to sit in the street rather than entirely on your own driveway or property, a separate NYC DOT permit consideration comes into play — see our full permit guide for the details. Tell us your address and access situation when you call, and we'll talk through placement before delivery day.
Sizing a dumpster over the phone takes one honest conversation — what's coming out, roughly how much of it, and whether the material is heavy (roofing, concrete, dirt) or bulky-and-light (furniture, general household items). We'd rather ask a few questions up front and get it right the first time than have you pay for a second delivery because a container filled up early. Call and describe the job anywhere across Staten Island — Tottenville, Great Kills, Annadale, Eltingville, New Dorp, St. George or any neighborhood in between — and we'll size it for you, no guesswork required.
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Call and describe the job. Flat-rate pricing, a sized container, and a delivery time on the same call.
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From this guide
Most kitchen and bathroom remodels fit well in a 15-yard or 20-yard dumpster.
Hazardous liquids, chemicals, fuels, batteries, tires, and refrigerants are not permitted.
Pricing depends on the dumpster size, type of materials, and rental duration — we keep it flat-rate.
Yes — we provide dumpster rental service across Staten Island and every corner of Richmond County, including Tottenville, Great Kills, Annadale, Eltingville, New Dorp and St. George.
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