Dumpster Sizes & Prices in North Texas: 10 vs 16 vs 20 vs 30 Yard
Here's the short answer most people need: a 16-yard roll-off handles almost every home project in Fannin, Lamar, Hunt, Grayson, and Delta counties — and ours is $300 for 1 day, $375 for 3 days, or $415 for 7 days, flat, with delivery, pickup, and 2 tons of disposal included. Below are real dimensions, weight limits, and local cost ranges so you can size your job instead of guessing.
North Texas dumpster size comparison table
Cost ranges for 10, 20, and 30-yard boxes reflect what local and national haulers typically quote in the Bonham / Paris / Sherman / Greenville area, and most of those quotes add disposal and fees separately. Our 16-yard price is the total.
| Size | Dimensions | Holds about | Weight | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | ≈ 12 ft L × 8 ft W × 3.5 ft H | 3 pickup loads | 1–2 tons typical limit | $300–$450 in North Texas |
| 16-yard (what we deliver)our flat rate | ≈ 14 ft L × 8 ft W × 4.5 ft H | 5 pickup loads | 2 tons included with us | $300 for 1 day · $375 for 3 days · $415 for 7 days — flat |
| 20-yard | ≈ 22 ft L × 8 ft W × 4.5 ft H | 6–8 pickup loads | 2–3 tons typical limit | $450–$600 in North Texas |
| 30-yard | ≈ 22 ft L × 8 ft W × 6 ft H | 9–12 pickup loads | 3–4 tons typical limit | $550–$750 in North Texas |
Best for a 10-yard
Small bath remodel, one-room cleanout, concrete or dirt (heavy but low volume).
Best for a 16-yard
Roof tear-offs up to ~30 squares, kitchen remodels, garage and estate cleanouts, whole-house declutter, small demo.
Best for a 20-yard
Larger tear-offs, flooring for a whole house, mid-size construction debris.
Best for a 30-yard
New construction, full-structure demolition, commercial clear-outs.
Which dumpster size do I need for my job?
Worried about the 2-ton allowance instead of the space? Run your load through the dumpster weight calculator — enter shingle squares, drywall sheets, or furniture counts and it estimates your tons before you load.
Roof tear-off (single layer, up to ~30 squares)
Shingles are heavy, not bulky — a 16-yard with 2 tons included covers most North Texas roofs. Ask us before a second layer.
Kitchen or bathroom remodel
Cabinets, tile, drywall, and old fixtures fit comfortably with room left over.
Garage, attic, or whole-house cleanout
Bulky-but-light debris fills volume, not weight. Rarely near the 2-ton line.
Estate cleanout or rental turnover
The 7-day $415 rental gives you time to sort and haul in stages.
Concrete, brick, dirt, or rock
Heavy material hits weight limits long before it fills the box — we load these partially and price them per load.
New construction or full demolition
Contractors on our Priority Club get swap-outs scheduled so a truck is on-site as each box fills.
Why we run one size instead of five
National brokers list four or five sizes because it lets them quote a low base rate and add disposal, fuel, and delivery later. We deliver one box — the 16-yard — because it covers the overwhelming majority of North Texas jobs, fits in a normal driveway without tearing up concrete, and lets us hold a single flat price in every town we serve.
- One flat price, quoted before delivery
- 2 tons of disposal already included
- Delivery and pickup included — no fuel surcharge
- Same-day or next-day in most of our service area
Need repeat pulls on a bigger job? The HomeHaven Priority Club schedules swap-outs and lowers the per-pull rate for contractors and property managers. Building or demoing? See construction dumpster rental and demolition dumpster rental.
Dumpster size & price FAQ
What dumpster size do I need for my project?
For most homeowner projects in North Texas — a roof tear-off, a kitchen remodel, a garage or estate cleanout — a 16-yard roll-off is the right call. It holds about 5 pickup truck loads, fits in a standard driveway, and our flat $375 3-day rental includes 2 tons of disposal. Only new construction or full-structure demolition typically needs 20 or 30 yards, and in those cases we schedule repeat 16-yard pulls instead.
How much does a dumpster rental cost in North Texas?
Locally, a 10-yard usually runs $300–$450, a 20-yard $450–$600, and a 30-yard $550–$750, and most of those quotes add disposal, fuel, and delivery on top. HomeHaven Dumpsters charges one flat rate for a 16-yard: $300 for 1 day, $375 for 3 days, or $415 for 7 days, with delivery, pickup, and 2 tons of landfill disposal already included.
What are dumpster dimensions for a 16-yard roll-off?
Our 16-yard roll-off is roughly 14 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 4.5 feet tall. It needs about 22 feet of straight clearance to set down and about 14 feet of vertical clearance for the truck arm. That footprint fits a normal two-car driveway.
Is a bigger dumpster always better?
No. You pay for the box, not the air in it, and bigger dumpsters carry bigger weight overage risk and higher base rates. Most people who order a 20 or 30-yard for a home project end up paying more for space they never fill. Size to the debris, not to the fear of running out of room.
What happens if I go over the weight limit?
Every HomeHaven rental includes 2 tons of disposal. Anything over that is billed at the landfill's per-ton rate and passed straight through with no markup, so you see the same number the scale house charges us.
Which dumpster size do I need for shingles?
Shingles average about 250 pounds per square, so weight — not volume — decides. A 16-yard with 2 tons included covers roughly a 25–30 square single-layer tear-off. For larger or multi-layer roofs, call 903-449-2818 and we'll plan the pulls.
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Still not sure what size you need?
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