10yard
10 Yard Dumpster
- 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft high
- 50–70 bags
- 1–2 tons included
Small cleanouts, roofing shingles, tight driveways.
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Dumpster Sizes in Staten Island, NY
Five roll-off sizes, from a 10 yard cleanout box to a 40 yard construction container. Dimensions, bag capacity and included weight allowance for each — plus honest advice on which one your job, and your driveway, can actually take, at flat-rate pricing based on the size, the debris type and the rental period.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day delivery
- Flat-rate pricing
- Locally run
All five sizes
Pick the box that matches your materials
Weight fills a container long before volume does. That single fact decides most of these choices — the other is whether the size fits your driveway.
15yard
15 Yard Dumpster
- 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high
- 80–100 bags
- 2–3 tons included
Flooring, bathroom or kitchen updates, multi-room cleanouts.
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20 Yard Dumpster
- 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high
- 110–130 bags
- 3–4 tons included
Medium remodels, roofing jobs, light construction.
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30 Yard Dumpster
- 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high
- 170–190 bags
- 4–5 tons included
Whole-home projects, office cleanouts.
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40 Yard Dumpster
- 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high
- 230–250 bags
- 5–6 tons included
Large builds, commercial or industrial jobs.
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Every size compared
Same flat-rate pricing model across the range — one number covering delivery, your rental period, pickup, disposal and a stated weight allowance, based on the size you choose, the debris type and how long you keep it.
| 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. |
The rule that decides it
Light and bulky? Go up. Dense? Go down.
Almost every sizing mistake comes from treating a dumpster as a volume problem when it's really a weight problem. Household clutter, furniture, packaging and framing offcuts are light for their bulk — those genuinely do fill the space first, and going one size up is the cheap insurance. That's exactly why a whole-home cleanout across Staten Island usually points to a 15 or a 20, not a smaller box — and it's also why DSNY's own free curbside bulk pickup, which covers up to 6 household items a collection day, still leaves plenty of renovation and construction debris that only a dumpster can take.
Flip it for anything dense. Concrete, dirt, brick and masonry are almost always best kept to a 10 yard — put that kind of material in a bigger box and you'll hit the weight allowance while it still looks two-thirds empty. Roofing tear-offs and storm-debris cleanup after a major weather event — the kind Staten Island saw when Hurricane Sandy hit Midland Beach, New Dorp Beach and Oakwood Beach hardest in October 2012 — suit a 10 for a small job or a 20 yard for a fuller haul, and general construction or renovation debris tied to real building activity across Richmond County — including recent reporting on North Shore-area redevelopment — is the job for a 20, 30 or 40 yard depending on the phase.
Hazardous liquids, chemicals, fuels, batteries, tires and refrigerants never belong in any size roll-off; those need a certified disposal program instead. The second question for everything else is placement, and it's usually a short one. Most properties here have a driveway, so most containers sit on private property with no permit question at all. Only a public street placement raises one, and an NYC DOT permit — normally pulled by the carting company or general contractor, not the homeowner — is typically required for that. Any ground-disturbing work near the site, separate from the dumpster itself, always starts with a call to New York 811 first. Call us first either way and we'll help you sort out what your address needs.
What fits where
A rough guide by job type
| Job | Usual size | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Small cleanout on a tight, older driveway | 10 yard | Small volume, often dense with old fixtures and debris. |
| Yard debris and general landscaping trimmings | 10 yard | Compact footprint, easy hand-loading over low walls. |
| Small roofing tear-off, single layer | 10 yard | Shingles are dense; a smaller box carries the weight fine. |
| Bathroom or kitchen remodel with cabinetry | 15 yard | Bulky but manageable once cabinets are broken down. |
| Renovation debris DSNY's bulk pickup won't take | 15 yard | Fits a typical remodel's drywall, tile and flooring debris. |
| Storm-debris or basement cleanup | 20 yard | Real weight allowance for a water-damaged or flood haul. |
| General remodel or medium construction debris | 20 yard | The default for mixed drywall, flooring and siding debris. |
| Full roofing job or light construction | 20 yard | Handles a heavier shingle or mixed-debris load. |
| Whole-home cleanout or estate clearance | 30 yard | Attics, garages and full contents hold more than families expect. |
| Office cleanout or North Shore redevelopment debris | 30 yard | Volume-driven; heavy debris still routes separately to a 10. |
| Full interior renovation or addition | 30 yard | High-volume debris from a full-house project. |
| Commercial fit-out or remodel | 30 or 40 yard | Sized by scope — a standard fit-out to a full strip-out. |
| Large new construction on a DOB-permitted site | 40 yard | Highest-volume light debris; can pair with a 90-day street permit. |
| Commercial or industrial demolition | 40 yard | Light, bulky, open placement — rarely the right call for a residential driveway. |
Talk to a real person
Still not sure which size?
Describe the job in thirty seconds and we'll tell you the container, the weight allowance and a flat, no-surprises price based on the size, the debris type and the rental period — including whether your driveway is enough or a street permit is worth checking on first.
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Answers
Dumpster size questions
What dumpster size is best for remodeling projects in Staten Island?
Most kitchen and bathroom remodels fit well in a 15-yard or 20-yard dumpster. Larger renovation projects or whole-home cleanouts often need a 30-yard dumpster. Describe the job on the phone and we'll size it for you — weight, not just the size of the room, usually decides it.
What items are not allowed in the dumpster?
Hazardous liquids, chemicals, fuels, batteries, tires, and refrigerants are not permitted in any size roll-off. Those need a certified disposal program instead — ask us if you're not sure where an item belongs.
How much does it cost to rent a dumpster in Staten Island NY?
Pricing depends on dumpster size, debris type, and rental period. We keep affordable dumpster rental front and center with flat-rate options — delivery, the rental period, pickup and disposal are all included in that one number. Tell us what you're clearing on the call and we'll quote it.
Do you serve areas outside Staten Island's South Shore?
Yes — we deliver across Staten Island and surrounding neighborhoods including Tottenville, Great Kills, Annadale, Eltingville, New Dorp and St. George, plus the rest of Richmond County. If your neighborhood isn't on that list, call us anyway. We probably still get there.
How much driveway space do I actually need?
Roughly 18 to 20 feet of length for a 10 or 15 yard and about 25 feet for a 20, 30 or 40, plus around 10 feet of width so the rear doors can swing. That's easy on most driveways and job sites across our service area — we confirm the exact spot with you before the truck rolls.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Staten Island?
Not if it sits on your own property — a driveway, yard or private lot, which covers the vast majority of deliveries we make. If a container genuinely has to sit in the public street instead, an NYC DOT permit is typically required, and it's normally pulled by the carting company or general contractor on the job rather than the homeowner directly. Call us and we'll help you sort out what your specific address needs.
Delivery area
Every size delivered across Staten Island's South Shore
We run dumpsters out of our 6845 Amboy Rd yard across every corner of Staten Island and out into Richmond County and Staten Island's South Shore. If your community is not on this list, call us anyway. We probably still get there.