30-Yard Dumpster Rental
The 30-yard roll-off is the big box most contractors pick. It is built for construction sites, home additions and big tear-outs where the volume is large and the debris is mostly wood, drywall and packaging.
- Our own trucks & drivers
- Scale ticket on every invoice
- $75/ton by the exact pound
- Boards protect your driveway
Book by3 PMnext-day delivery$75/tonby the exact pound
One quote covers delivery, pickup, 7 days and 4 tons. Extra weight is $75 a ton, billed by the exact pound.
22 ft long, 8 ft wide, with 6 ft walls. Same footprint as the 20-yard.
About 10–15 pickup loads of framing, drywall and packaging. Not sure? We size it with you on the phone.
No concrete, dirt or brick. Those go in the 10 or 15-yard.
Wet paint, chemicals and batteries. Tires, mattresses and fridges cost $50 each.
Ready to book? Talk to the yard that runs the trucks.
Call now(254) 254-5880What are the 30-yard dumpster's dimensions and limits?
The 30-yard dumpster measures 22 ft × 8 ft × 6 ft on the outside and holds 30 cubic yards. It includes 4 tons of debris and 7 rental days. Weight over 4 tons costs $75 per ton, charged by the exact pound from the landfill scale ticket.
| Spec | 30-yard dumpster |
|---|---|
| Outside size | 22 ft × 8 ft × 6 ft |
| Capacity | 30 cubic yards |
| Included weight | 4 tons (8,000 lb) |
| Rental period | 7 days, then $25 per extra day |
| Overage | $75 per ton, billed by the exact pound |
| Heavy debris | Not allowed (use the 10 or 15-yard) |
| Driveway space | 22 ft × 8 ft for the box, plus truck approach (typically about 60 ft straight and 23 ft overhead) |
| Delivery and pickup | Included. Book by 3 PM for next-day delivery |
What fits in a 30-yard dumpster?
A 30-yard dumpster holds about 10 to 15 pickup loads of bulky debris: framing, drywall and packaging from an addition, or the contents of a large house. The 6-ft walls hold more but are harder to load by hand, so crews usually walk debris in through the rear door.
Typical fits for one 30-yard load:
- Framing, drywall and packaging from a home addition (typical)
- A new-build or large remodel on an active site (typical)
- A whole-house cleanout with furniture and appliances (typical)
- A large multi-layer roof where volume, not weight, is the problem (check the roof calculator)
How heavy can a 30-yard dumpster get?
A 30-yard dumpster filled to the rim with mixed construction debris weighs about 6.26 tons, using the EPA factor of 417 lb per cubic yard. That is 2.26 tons over the 4 tons included, which adds $169.50. Light, bulky loads like framing scraps and packaging stay well under.
The 6-ft walls make the 30-yard harder to load by hand. Throw heavy pieces in first, then stack light debris on top, and keep everything level with the rim.
Source: EPA Volume-to-Weight Conversion Factors (2016). How the 30-yard is weighed and billed.
Is the 30-yard too small or too big for my job?
The 30-yard is too small for a new build or major demolition with more than about 15 pickup loads; step up to the 40-yard or plan swaps. It is too big when the debris is heavy, because a full 30-yard of mixed debris already runs past its 4 included tons.
Size down to the 20-yard if the job is smaller. It includes 3 tons and has a 22 ft × 8 ft × 4 ft footprint.
Size up to the 40-yard if you expect more than about 15 pickup loads. It holds 5–6 tons.
What is on the final bill for a 30-yard?
The final bill for a 30-yard is your quoted price plus any weight over 4 tons at $75 per ton. Add $25 for each day past 7, and $50 for each mattress, tire or Freon appliance. The certified scale ticket comes attached, 3 to 5 business days after pickup.
- Gross (truck + full box)
- 38,620 lb
- Tare (truck + empty box)
- − 32,100 lb
- Net debris weight
- 6,520 lb
- Included in 20-yard
- − 6,000 lb
- Over by
- 520 lb = 0.26 ton
- 0.26 ton × $75
- $19.50
30-yard dumpster rental questions
When do I need a 30-yard instead of a 20-yard?
Can a 30-yard dumpster fit in a driveway?
Can I put roofing shingles in a 30-yard?
Do you offer a 40-yard dumpster?
Talk to the yard, not a call center
Book the 30-yard dumpster
Tell us the project and ZIP. We confirm the size before the truck leaves the yard.