Home Cleanout Dumpster Rental
A garage, basement or attic cleanout usually fits a 10 or 15 yard dumpster. A whole-house or estate cleanout typically needs a 20 or 30. Furniture and boxes are bulky but light, so volume decides the size. We book the dumpster with a local hauler and schedule the pickup when you're done.
Updated 2026-11-05 · Your flat-rate quote includes delivery, pickup and a weight allowance, and it is spelled out before you book. No hidden fees.
Planning your home cleanouts dumpster
Sort before you toss
Set aside items for donation, recycling and hazardous-waste drop-off first. Paint, chemicals, batteries and electronics usually can't go in the dumpster.
Break down bulky items
Taking apart furniture and flattening boxes stretches the space. Load flat, heavy pieces first and fill the gaps with smaller items.
Keep it level
Don't fill above the top edge. Haulers can't legally drive with debris sticking out, and an overfilled container may need to be unloaded before pickup.
Estate and move-out timing
Tell us the deadline, such as a closing date or lease end, and we book the drop-off and pickup around it.
Sizes for home cleanouts projects
| Size | Typical dimensions | Pickup-truck loads | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | 12 ft long x 8 ft wide x 3.5 ft high | about 3 | Small cleanouts, a bathroom or small kitchen remodel, a single room of carpet, small deck removal |
| 15 yard | 16 ft long x 8 ft wide x 4 ft high | about 4 to 5 | Garage or basement cleanouts, a mid-size kitchen remodel, small roof tear-offs, flooring for several rooms |
| 20 yard | 22 ft long x 8 ft wide x 4.5 ft high | about 6 | Whole-home cleanouts, most roof tear-offs, larger remodels, deck and fence removal |
| 30 yard | 22 ft long x 8 ft wide x 6 ft high | about 9 | New construction, additions, major renovations, large estate cleanouts |
Dimensions and pickup-truck equivalents are typical figures. Exact container sizes, weight allowances and which sizes are available vary by hauler and are confirmed on your quote.
How booking works
Call us
Tell us the address, the project, the size you think you need and your dates. Phones are answered 24/7.
We book it
We find a local hauler that serves your address, give you a flat-rate quote and book the dumpster for you.
Fill it, we pick it up
The hauler drops it off. When you're done, call us and we schedule the pickup.
Frequently asked questions
What size dumpster for a house cleanout?
A whole-house cleanout usually takes a 20 yard dumpster; larger homes with full basements or garages may need a 30. A single garage or basement often fits a 10 or 15.
Can I put a mattress or furniture in the dumpster?
Furniture generally can. Mattresses and box springs are accepted by many haulers but some charge a fee or require separate disposal under local rules. Tell us when you book.
What can't go in a cleanout dumpster?
Common exclusions are paint, chemicals, batteries, tires, propane tanks, appliances with refrigerant and electronics in states that ban them from landfills. See our guide to what can go in a dumpster.
Not sure what size you need?
Call us with the project and we'll size it with you, then book it with a local hauler.