15 yard dumpster rental.

What is a 15-yard roll-off dumpster?

The 15-yard is bigger than a 10-yard but still residential-friendly. Its dimensions are roughly 16 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 4 feet tall, with an open top and a back swing-door for walk-in loading. By volume, fifteen cubic yards holds about 7 full-size pickup truck loads of debris.

Most homeowners pick the 15 when they're between a 10 and a 20 — when the project is bigger than a single room but they don't need the full 20-yard footprint. It's also our most-requested size for jobs with heavier debris, because the extra capacity gives breathing room before the weight limit gets tight.

Common 15-yard projects in the DMV

After hundreds of 15-yard drops across Prince George's County, Montgomery County, and northern DC, these are the projects we see again and again:

• Kitchen remodels. Down-to-studs kitchen demo — cabinets, countertops, appliances, drywall, flooring. A 15 is the right size for a single kitchen; a galley kitchen might fit a 10, but anything bigger goes here.
• Roofing tear-offs (small to mid-size). Up to roughly 20 squares of asphalt shingles. Shingles fill weight before volume, which is why we recommend the 15 over the 10 for roof jobs even when the volume looks smaller.
• Two-bath gut renovations. Two full bathrooms — tile, tub, vanity, drywall, fixtures — fit comfortably with room for the related plumbing and framing demo.
• Basement cleanouts and conversions. A heavily-stored basement plus old furniture, carpet, paneling, and built-ins. Basements accumulate volume faster than people expect.
• Mid-size yard waste hauls. Multiple trees taken down, large brush clearing, big landscape overhauls. Yard waste is bulky and a 15-yard gives you elbow room.

How much weight can a 15-yard hold?

Every 15-yard rental includes delivery, pickup, and a 14-day rental. Pricing is quoted per project — priced to your material, so call or request a free quote — and heavy materials are quoted separately. That's why the 15 is often the smarter choice for heavier debris even when you don't need the extra volume.

Materials that hit the weight first: asphalt shingles, concrete, brick, dirt, plaster lath, and tile set on concrete board. Materials that hit the volume first: cabinets, framing, drywall, mattresses, furniture, yard waste. If your project is mixed, you're usually fine. If it's mostly heavy debris, ask us — we may suggest a heavy-debris quote on a different line.

Where will the 15-yard fit on my property?

The 15-yard is still a residential-driveway container — it just needs a bit more length than the 10. Placement options:

• Driveway, parallel to the house. Most common. The 16-ft length usually fits in a standard residential driveway with a foot or two to spare.
• Two-car driveway, side-by-side. Leaves room for one car in the second spot. Most clients prefer this configuration.
• Side yard or back alley. Possible if the truck can swing in — mention it when you book.
• Public street (with permit). When your driveway can't fit a 15 or is being demoed, a temporary right-of-way permit handles it. We'll point you to the right office.