A 10 yard dumpster runs about 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and 3.5 feet tall, the 20 yard dumpster size keeps that footprint but adds height to around 4.5 feet, and a 30 yard stretches to roughly 6 feet tall on the same footprint; these 10 yard dumpster measurements and 20 yard dumpster dimensions are the two sizes most Coon Rapids projects land on. Coon Rapids Porta Pros sizes the load to your project, not the other way around.
A 10 yard dumpster is the compact option, and among 10 yard dumpster sizes it is where most garage cleanouts and small remodels in Coon Rapids land. Expect roughly 12 feet in length, 8 feet in width and about 3.5 feet of wall height. That footprint fits a driveway without eating the whole yard, which matters on the tighter lots you find near Anoka, 5.8 miles northwest. If you are gutting one room or clearing out a basement, 10 yard dumpster rental is usually enough. Delivery still needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, so measure your driveway before you commit to a drop spot. If you are not sure this size covers your job, the dumpster rental cost page breaks out what drives price beyond just size, and what cannot go in a dumpster is worth reading before loading day, not after.
Among 20 yard dumpster sizes, the 20 yard dumpster keeps the same 12 by 8 foot base as the 10 yard but climbs to about 4.5 feet of wall height, roughly doubling what you can load without expanding the footprint on the ground; these 20 yard dumpster dimensions are worth comparing against the 10-yard dumpster dimensions above before you order. That makes it the size most Coon Rapids homeowners land on for a roof tear-off, flooring job or a full basement gut. It is also the workhorse for construction dumpster rental on smaller job sites where a 30 yard would be overkill. Same 60 foot clearance rule applies for delivery, and the truck still needs a straight backing lane. Before you order, check dumpster weight limits, because 20 yard containers fill with heavy debris like shingles or drywall faster than the volume suggests. If your project sits near Andover, 6.9 miles north, or Fridley, 8.6 miles south, the clearance and placement rules do not change, but your driveway grade might, so walk the delivery path first.
A 30 yard dumpster holds the same 12 by 8 foot ground footprint as the smaller sizes but rises to around 6 feet of wall height, which is why it is the size for whole-house cleanouts, additions and larger demolition work. It is not something you tuck into a narrow side yard. 30 yard dumpster rental makes sense for a full kitchen and bath remodel happening at once, or for a garage teardown, and it pairs well with temporary fence rental on active job sites where the open container needs to stay off-limits to foot traffic. OSHA's housekeeping rule at 1926.25 calls for clearing scrap and debris from work areas, and a properly sized dumpster is the practical way crews meet that on a Coon Rapids job site instead of letting debris pile up between hauls. If 30 yards is still short, 40 yard dumpster rental is the next step up.
Match the size to the job, not to what is sitting on the lot that day. A single-room renovation or a Coon Rapids garage cleanout usually fits a 10 yard. A roof replacement or full basement gut points to a 20 yard. Whole-house projects and major demolition call for 30 or 40 yard containers. Weight matters as much as volume: shingles, concrete and wet debris fill the weight limit long before the container looks full, so check dumpster weight limits before you guess. If your project is a large event instead of a renovation, you likely need porta potty rental more than a dumpster, and OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets the toilet ratio for construction crews at one facility per 20 workers or fewer, rising with headcount. Still unsure which container fits? Roll-off dumpster rental is the cluster page with full sizing detail, and request a quote gets you a size recommendation based on your actual job.
Placement depends on your driveway length, overhead clearance and how close you sit to the street. Every size in this table needs the same 60 feet of straight backing room behind the truck, regardless of whether you order 10, 20 or 30 yards. Curb placement in Coon Rapids may require confirming with the city before delivery, since public right-of-way rules vary by street and were not verified for this page. Dumpster permit requirements covers what to check before delivery day. If you are running a job site with multiple pieces of equipment, pair the dumpster with temporary fence rental to keep the loading area controlled, and light tower rental if crews are working before sunrise or after dark. Homeowners near Ramsey, 11.6 miles northwest, and Brooklyn Center, 10.9 miles south, run into the same driveway math, so measure twice.
| unit | duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dumpster | day | 51 | 75 | 112 |
| dumpster | weekend | 390 | 440 | 497 |
| dumpster | week | 426 | 600 | 778 |
| dumpster | month | 91 | 108 | 500 |
Most garage cleanouts fit a 10 yard dumpster, which measures about 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and 3.5 feet tall. That is enough for old furniture, boxes and scrap wood without paying for space you will not fill. Check 10 yard dumpster rental for delivery specifics in Coon Rapids.
A 20 yard dumpster stands roughly 4.5 feet tall on the same 12 by 8 foot base as the 10 yard size. That extra height is what doubles the volume without needing more ground space. See dumpster sizes and dimensions for how it compares to 10 and 30 yard options.
Usually yes, since the footprint stays at 12 by 8 feet, same as the smaller sizes, just taller at around 6 feet. The real limit is the 60 feet of straight clearance the delivery truck needs behind it. Measure your driveway length before ordering 30 yard dumpster rental.
That depends on where it sits. Placement on your own driveway is usually fine, but curb or street placement needs confirming with the city, since right-of-way rules were not verified for this page. Start with dumpster permit requirements before delivery day.
Both share the same 12 by 8 foot ground footprint. The 20 yard stands about 4.5 feet tall, the 30 yard about 6 feet tall, which means the 30 yard holds noticeably more debris in the same delivery space. Weight limits still apply either way, so check dumpster weight limits first.
Yes. Coon Rapids Porta Pros delivers dumpster sizes and dimensions across Coon Rapids 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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