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10 Yard Dumpster Rental in Greenville, SC

The 10 yard dumpster is the smallest roll-off most Greenville providers carry. It's the right pick for one-room projects and heavy debris that would overload a bigger box.

How big is a 10 yard dumpster?

A 10 yard dumpster is roughly 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and 3.5 feet tall. It holds about 10 cubic yards of debris, which is around three to four pickup-truck loads. The low walls make it easy to toss things over the side, which helps on cleanouts where you're carrying armloads of junk.

Because it's short, it fits in most Greenville driveways, including older homes in neighborhoods like the West End and Overbrook where driveways are narrow.

What a 10 yard dumpster is good for

• Garage or shed cleanouts with boxes, old tools, and broken furniture
• Small bathroom remodels: vanity, toilet, tile and drywall from one room
• Yard cleanup: brush, limbs, old fencing and landscaping debris
• Small deck or patio removal up to roughly 200 square feet
• Heavy debris like concrete, brick, dirt or roofing shingles, where weight limits matter more than space

Why heavy debris goes in a small dumpster

Every dumpster has a weight limit set by the truck and the landfill. Concrete, dirt and brick can hit that limit long before the box looks full. Many providers ask you to put heavy materials in a 10 yard dumpster and fill it no more than halfway or two-thirds. Overweight dumpsters can't be hauled safely, and you may be charged for the extra tonnage or asked to remove some debris. If you're breaking up a patio or removing soil, tell the provider up front so they can quote the right container.

What does a 10 yard dumpster cost?

Price depends on how many days you keep it, how much weight is included, and the type of debris. A 10 yard dumpster is usually the cheapest roll-off option, but not always by a lot, since delivery and pickup cost about the same no matter the size. Ask for the total price including delivery, pickup and disposal. See the Greenville dumpster price guide for typical ranges.

When to size up

If you're clearing more than one room, gutting a kitchen, or tearing off a roof, a 10 yard dumpster will likely fill too fast. A 15 or 20 yard dumpster often costs only a little more and saves you from paying for a second haul.

Tips for loading a 10 yard dumpster

• Break down furniture and flatten boxes to save space.
• Put heavy, flat items on the bottom and spread weight evenly.
• Keep everything below the top edge. Overfilled dumpsters can't be tarped or hauled.
• Ask before loading anything on the restricted items list.

10 yard dumpster vs. a dumpster bag

Dumpster bags hold about 3 cubic yards and cost less up front, but they fill fast and have low weight limits. If your project is more than one pickup load, a 10 yard roll-off usually costs less per yard and saves you from booking a second bag.