Specs

More volume in a shorter footprint.

  • Dimensions: 18 ft × 8 ft × 6 ft (L × W × H)
  • Capacity: ~10.5 pickup truck loads
  • Driveway footprint: Long — measure twice

A great choice for new construction, home additions, large-scale tear-outs, and other projects that generate heavier volumes of debris.

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More about the 25-yard

Details, if you want them.

What fits in a 25 yard.

Home addition

Demo and framing waste from a single-story addition or major bump-out.

Whole-house remodel

Multi-room gut with cabinets, flooring, drywall, fixtures, and old framing.

Large roofing

Asphalt tear-off up to ~40 squares. Slate or tile — call us first.

Commercial cleanout

Office, retail, or small warehouse turn-overs.

Everything you need to know about a 25-yard dumpster.

What is a 25-yard roll-off dumpster?

The 25-yard is the size that handles whole-house remodels, additions, and bigger commercial jobs without forcing a swap-out mid-project. Dimensions: 18 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 6 feet tall, open-top with a swing-door for walk-in loading. Twenty-five cubic yards holds roughly 10.5 full-size pickup truck loads of debris.

The 25-yard is where the math starts favoring larger sizes for active contractors. One 25-yard rental is cheaper than two 15-yard swap-outs, and the longer footprint means more efficient walk-in loading from a wider work zone. Most GCs, roofers, and additions specialists in the DMV default to either the 25 or the 30 for production work.

Common 25-yard projects in the DMV

After thousands of contractor drops across Prince George's County, Montgomery County, and northern DC, these are the projects that almost always land on the 25-yard:

  • Home additions and major bump-outs. Demo from the existing exterior wall plus framing scraps, new construction debris, packaging, and offcuts. Single-story additions usually fit one 25-yard.
  • Whole-house gut renovations. Multi-room demo with cabinets, flooring, drywall, fixtures, plumbing rough-out, and old framing. Includes the kitchen and bath strip-outs at the same time.
  • Large roofing tear-offs. Up to roughly 40 squares of asphalt shingles is a comfortable fit; roofing is quoted per project. Slate or concrete-tile roofs — call us first.
  • Commercial office or retail cleanouts. Tenant turn-over for a 3,000–5,000 sq ft space — desks, partitions, drop ceilings, carpet, lighting.
  • Light demolition projects. Garage teardown, detached shed removal, small outbuilding demo. Concrete priced separately.

How much weight can a 25-yard hold?

Every 25-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. For projects that include both heavy roofing and heavy framing demo, ask us — we'll quote it as a heavy-debris job so you know the number up front.

Pro tip for contractors: ask about repeat-customer pricing for active accounts. Tell us your typical job mix and volume and we'll build a price sheet you can budget against. Reliable swap-outs on tight schedules is what we do for the DMV's largest remodelers.

Where will the 25-yard fit on my property?

The 25-yard needs space. At 18 feet long, it no longer fits in a typical residential single-car driveway:

  • Long driveways (24+ ft). Most homes built after 1980 have enough length. Measure curb-to-garage before booking.
  • Active job sites. Where there's room for material flow and walk-in loading from the open door end.
  • Commercial parking lots. Easy placement; just make sure the truck has swing room for drop and pull.
  • Public street (with permit). Often required for tight urban lots. We pass permit fees through at cost.

Not sure if a 25 fits? Describe your placement spot when you book. We'd rather catch a placement issue at the quote stage than at the curb.

What can — and can't — go in your 25-yard.

The 25-yard accepts the full range of construction and demolition debris. Heavy materials are priced separately, and hazardous materials are never allowed in any roll-off.

C&D debris

Drywall, framing, cabinets, flooring, doors, windows, fixtures, plumbing rough-out, electrical scrap.

Roofing

Asphalt shingles, underlayment, plywood decking. Up to ~40 squares is a comfortable fit; roofing is quoted per project.

Commercial cleanout

Desks, partitions, drop ceilings, commercial carpet, lighting fixtures, retail shelving.

Heavy debris (priced separately)

Concrete, dirt, brick, asphalt. Allowed but quoted on a different line.

Never allowed

No wet paint, oils, fuels, batteries, tires, asbestos, propane tanks, freon-containing appliances, or medical waste.

Contractor accounts

Active GCs and roofers — ask about repeat-customer pricing.

From quote to pickup, in four steps.

The whole 25-yard rental fits in four steps. For contractor accounts, we automate the recurring drops on a schedule you control.

1. Get your quote

Form above or call (301) 252-3586. For contractor accounts, we set up a price sheet so you don't re-quote each drop.

2. Next-day drop

Next-day delivery in our core area (same-day may be available depending on location and schedule). ETA texted, boards placed.

3. Fill or swap

Every rental includes 14 days. Active jobs get scheduled swap-outs so you never wait on an empty container.

4. Text and we haul

Call or text to schedule your pickup or swap.

25-Yard FAQ

Quick answers about the 25-yard.

How much does a 25-yard dumpster cost in the DMV?
Pricing is per material — priced to your material, so call or request a free quote, with other materials priced separately. That includes delivery, pickup, and a 14-day rental. Pricing is quoted per project; extra days and heavy materials are quoted separately. Active contractor accounts get repeat-customer pricing — call us with your typical volume and we'll build a price sheet.
Will a 25-yard fit in my driveway?
It depends. The 25 is 18 ft long, so you'll need a long, straight run — our dispatcher confirms fit when you book. Most homes built after 1980 work; older homes with short driveways often need street placement. Measure before booking.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept credit cards, debit cards, and ACH payments. Payment is required before delivery.
What's the difference between a 25 and a 30?
Capacity: 25 yards vs 30 yards (about 3.5 more pickup loads). Length: 18 ft vs 22 ft. Both are quoted per project, with materials quoted separately. If you have the driveway room and the project is borderline, the 30-yard is a smart insurance pick — priced to your material, so call or request a free quote.
How fast can you deliver?
Next-day delivery if you're in our core area (Beltsville, Greenbelt, College Park, Laurel, Hyattsville, Bowie, and surrounding ZIPs); same-day may be available depending on location and schedule. Active contractor accounts get priority dispatch on swaps.

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