A 30-yard dumpster is typically 22 feet in length, 8 feet wide and 6 feet high. It can hold a maximum weight of 8,000 to 12,000 lbs. The type of material that is being placed into the dumpster will affect the weight limits.
The size of the roll-off dumpster that you need depends on what job you are doing and the materials you are tossing. A 10 yard dumpster is suitable for small garage or attic cleanouts or heavy debris removal. A 40 yard container is ideal for large-scale renovations of homes or businesses.
What is an 8-yard dumpster? 8-yard containers are large, square-shaped metal or plastic bins with tall lids. An 8-yard dumpster's average height is 7 feet and its average width is 6ft. This bin is ideal for large businesses such as apartment complexes and big box stores.