A clean lineup of matte-black roll-off dumpsters in 10, 20, 30, and 40-yard sizes staged on a sunlit gravel yard in Portland, showing the size progression from compact to commercial-scale containers.

Roll-off dumpster sizes

Wondering which size fits your Portland project? At Dumpster & Roll-Off Container Rental, we provide 10-, 20-, 30-, and 40-yard options; our hooklift trucks handle the placement—and if you fill one up, we perform a quick swap out.

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Most projects in Portland fit one of four standard roll-off sizes: the choice depends on the volume of debris; the weight of the load and available space for the container also matter.

A matte-black 10-yard roll-off dumpster sitting directly on a residential Portland concrete driveway, mid-day sunlight, clean and ready for a garage cleanout.

10-yard Dumpster

  • Dimensions: 15 ft long, 8 ft wide, roughly 3.5 ft tall
  • Capacity: about 3 pickup truck loads, 2,000 lb weight limit
  • Driveway fit: a single car length, easy placement on tight lots

The 10-yard bin handles small projects in Portland: garage cleanouts, single-room remodels, or attic clear-outs. We set the container on driveway boards to protect your pavement, and the 2,000-pound weight limit suits a typical household load.

A 10-yard roll-off is for small projects with high density: the call is simple: dense tonnage from shingles or C&D debris fills a container before the volume looks full; this works for a roof tear-off, whereas yard debris container choices handle lighter loads.

A matte-black 20-yard roll-off dumpster placed alongside a mid-renovation Portland home directly on the asphalt driveway, with framing materials and torn-off shingles staged neatly nearby.

20-yard Dumpster

  • Dimensions: 22 ft long, 7 ft wide, roughly 4.5 ft tall
  • Capacity: about 6 pickup truck loads, 4,000 lb weight limit
  • Driveway fit: two car lengths, still comfortable on most residential drives

A 20-yard dumpster is a good fit for several projects in the Portland metro: whole-house decluttering, large flooring jobs, and roof tear-offs. The container reaches a 22-foot length; it handles 4,000-pound loads of mixed shingles and framing scrap.

The 20-Yard Container handles mid-size projects—whole-house cleanouts, roof jobs, and a week of demo debris in one haul. One swap keeps week-two work flowing without shuffling bins.

A matte-black 30-yard roll-off dumpster positioned at a Portland residential addition jobsite, with framing lumber and drywall scraps loaded through the open swinging rear doors.

30-yard Dumpster

  • Dimensions: 22 ft long, 7 ft wide, roughly 6 ft tall
  • Capacity: about 9 pickup truck loads, 6,000 lb weight limit
  • Driveway fit: two car lengths plus extra height — confirm overhead clearance

A 30-yard dumpster handles high-volume projects in Portland: it suits home additions, full-house remodels, and estate cleanouts. This container pairs well with our residential driveway dumpster rental options for your job; the tall walls offer space for framing debris.

The 30-yard roll-off handles home additions, full-kitchen or full-bath remodels, and weeklong Portland job site cleanup.

A matte-black 40-yard roll-off dumpster staged on a large Portland commercial construction lot, with a hooklift delivery truck parked alongside under bright midday sky.

40-yard Dumpster

  • Dimensions: 22 ft long, 8 ft wide, roughly 8 ft tall
  • Capacity: about 12 pickup truck loads, 8,000 lb weight limit
  • Driveway fit: this large bin fits commercial sites but exceeds most residential driveway clearance requirements

The 40-yard container is built for new construction and large demolition work in the Portland metro: we drop the unit with a hooklift truck, and the 8,000-pound rating handles a bulky mixed load without a second pull.

The 40-yard roll-off handles large commercial cleanouts: crews often pair it with a smaller bin when the site clearing runs in parallel with the build for a more efficient project.

Reinforced Concrete and Heavy-debris Containers

Heavy masonry—concrete, brick, asphalt, and packed soil—requires a reinforced lowboy rated for 10,000 pounds. This equipment differs from the standard roll-off used for roofing tear-off square sizing in Portland. We follow EPA construction and demolition material management standards to ensure your site stays compliant during the project.

We always set the lowboy on driveway boards before any material hits the ground: this prevents damage to your pavement. If a job mixes demolition concrete with a home tear-out — we pair the lowboy with a standard residential roll-off container.

A matte-black low-side heavy-debris roll-off dumpster placed directly on a Portland concrete driveway, with broken concrete chunks neatly stacked beside it under clean daylight.

Choosing the Right Roll-off Size for Your Project

Which size fits your project? Finding the right container depends on three factors: volume of debris, weight, and where the roll-off sits on your property. A 10-yard or 20-yard works for most in Portland; a 30-yard is for remodels; 40-yard or jobsite construction debris containers are for demolitions.

Estimate by debris type, not just volume

Dense C&D debris like concrete hits the tonnage limit for a container quickly; lighter household items fill the box first: choose your size based on the specific material you need to haul away today.

Check your driveway and overhead clearance

A 10-yard or 20-yard dumpster fits on most residential drives: a 30-yard container needs overhead clearance for the truck mast; a 40-yard belongs in a commercial lot. Send a photo of your space to our dispatcher for confirmation.

Not Sure Which Roll-off Fits Your Project?

Tell the dispatcher at Dumpster & Roll-Off Container Rental what you are hauling in Portland: we provide the right roll-off with no overage; call (207) 747-3100.

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