Turlock Porta Pros runs three roll-off sizes for most jobs: 10, 20 and 30 yard boxes. A 10 yard dumpster size handles a garage clean-out. A 30 yard box handles a full re-roof or a room addition tear-out. Knowing dumpster sizes 20 yard and up before you call saves a wasted trip either way.
A 10 yard dumpster from Turlock Porta Pros runs roughly 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and 3.5 feet tall, though exact 10 yard dumpster measurements shift a little between manufacturers. These 10-yard dumpster dimensions fit in a single driveway lane, which is why 10 yard dumpster sizes are the default pick for a bathroom remodel or a small yard clean-up in Turlock. If you are planning a 10 yard dumpster rental for a residential job, check the dumpster permit requirements before it lands, because street placement in Turlock needs confirming with the city and no blanket rule covers every block. Delivery still needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck to lower the box flat, so a short cul-de-sac or a tight alley can rule this size out even though it is the smallest one on the lot. Compare weight limits before loading; see dumpster weight limits for what pushes a 10 yarder into overage charges. For pricing specific to this footprint, the dumpster rental cost page breaks down day, week and month rates side by side.
20 yard dumpster size and 20 yard dumpster measurements land around 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 4.5 feet tall, roughly double the depth of a 10 yarder on the same footprint. That extra depth is the whole point of the 20 yard dumpster dimensions: contractors doing a kitchen gut or a deck demo in Turlock choose it because the length barely changes but the volume nearly doubles. A 20 yard dumpster rental still needs that same 60 feet of straight clearance behind the delivery truck, so measure your driveway or curb lane before you book. This size shows up constantly on construction site services jobs around Turlock, paired with a construction dumpster rental contract that runs the length of the project. If you are unsure whether a 10 or 20 fits your pile, the dumpster sizes and dimensions comparisons below help, and our crews in Turlock will eyeball a load estimate over the phone.
30 yard dumpster size runs about 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 6 feet tall, the same footprint as a 20 yarder but a taller wall to hold more volume. That makes the 30 yard dumpster rental the go-to for a full roof tear-off or a whole-house demo in Turlock, where the pile is bulky more than it is heavy. Anything heavier, like concrete or shingles stacked high, should get checked against what cannot go in a dumpster first, since disposal rules and per-ton overage fees can turn a cheap rental into an expensive one. Housekeeping on an active site matters here too. OSHA 1926.25 requires scrap and debris to be cleared from work areas, and 1926.252 covers how waste gets moved and disposed of, chutes included, which is exactly the kind of job a 30 yard box on a Turlock construction site is built for. For anything bigger, the 40 yard dumpster rental is the next step up.
Match the size to the type of debris, not just the volume. Bulky, lightweight material like drywall or old furniture eats up cubic feet fast, so a 20 or 30 yard box makes sense even on a modest job. Heavy, dense debris like dirt, tile or roofing shingles hits the weight cap long before the box looks full, and that is where a 10 yard dumpster often wins even on a bigger cleanup. Turlock Porta Pros crews walk this tradeoff with customers on the phone before a delivery truck ever leaves the yard. If your project also needs onsite sanitation, pair the dumpster with a portable toilet rental or a standard porta potty rental so the crew has both covered from day one. Homeowners doing a renovation should look at home renovation porta potty options alongside the dumpster order, since most residential jobs need both.
| unit | duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dumpster | day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| dumpster | week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| dumpster | month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Maybe, depending on where the box sits. A dumpster parked entirely on private property, like a driveway or a job site lot, usually needs no city sign-off. One that sits in the street or blocks a sidewalk is a different matter, and placement in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery day. Check dumpster permit requirements for the questions to ask, and give Turlock Porta Pros the address early so we can flag anything that looks like a right-of-way placement. This matters more on tighter lots near downtown Turlock than it does on a rural property outside Denair, 4.7 miles east, where there is usually room to keep the box off the street entirely.
Weight limits depend on material density more than box size; check dumpster weight limits for the specifics before loading. Dense debris like concrete or dirt hits the cap fast even in a half-empty box, while bulky lightweight waste rarely gets close. Ask Turlock Porta Pros what your material typically weighs per yard before you order.
Usually yes, but check what cannot go in a dumpster first. Paint, tires, batteries and certain chemicals are common exclusions across most Turlock haulers. Mixing clean debris types is fine; the restricted items are what create extra fees or a rejected load at the transfer station.
Rental length is flexible, from a single day to a full month, and pricing scales with duration rather than a fixed daily cap. Most Turlock renovation jobs run a week to a month. Longer construction jobs often swap boxes as each one fills rather than holding one the whole time.
Most single-layer roof tear-offs on an average Turlock home fit a 20 yard box; two layers of shingles or a larger roof often push it to 30 yard dumpster size. Shingles are dense, so weight caps matter more than volume here. Ask about tonnage before you commit to a size.
Same-day delivery depends on truck availability and clearance at the site; call ahead rather than assuming. Every delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck to place the box, so tight driveways or alleys may need a short lead time to plan around.
Yes. Turlock Porta Pros delivers dumpster sizes and dimensions across Turlock and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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