15-Yard Dumpster: Size, Cost & What Actually Fits Inside

The 15-yard dumpster is our most popular size — and for good reason. It handles 80% of residential projects without being overkill. Here's everything you need to know.

15-Yard Dumpster Dimensions

• Length: 16 feet
• Width: 7.5 feet
• Height: 4.5 feet
• Capacity: 15 cubic yards (about 4-5 pickup truck loads)

That's roughly the footprint of a mid-size SUV. It fits in any standard driveway with room to spare.

How Much Does a 15-Yard Dumpster Cost?

At McDumpsters:

• Base rental: $350
• Includes: Delivery, pickup, and 72-hour rental period
• Extra days: $15/day
• Weight: $0.20/lb (from the actual dump ticket)

Typical total cost by project:

| Project | Weight Range | Total Cost |

|---------|-------------|------------|

| Garage cleanout | 800-1,500 lbs | $510-650 |

| Bathroom remodel | 1,000-2,000 lbs | $550-750 |

| Basement cleanout | 1,000-2,500 lbs | $550-850 |

| Small landscaping | 500-1,200 lbs | $450-590 |

| Moving cleanup | 600-1,200 lbs | $470-590 |

What Fits in a 15-Yard Dumpster?

Easily Fits:

• Full garage cleanout (standard 2-car garage)
• Single bathroom renovation debris
• 4-5 pickup truck loads of household junk
• Approximately 75 trash bags
• A couch, loveseat, and several large furniture items
• One room's worth of flooring, drywall, and trim

Might Need a 20-Yard Instead:

• Kitchen gut job (cabinets + counters + flooring)
• Multi-room renovation
• Finished basement tearout
• Roof tear-off (shingles are heavy and bulky)
• Whole-house estate cleanout

15-Yard vs. 20-Yard Dumpster

| Feature | 15-Yard | 20-Yard |

|---------|---------|---------|

| Length | 16 ft | 22 ft |

| Width | 7.5 ft | 7.5 ft |

| Height | 4.5 ft | 4.5 ft |

| Capacity | 4-5 truck loads | 6-8 truck loads |

| Base Price | $350 | $400 |

| Best For | Cleanouts, single-room renos | Multi-room renos, roofing |

My recommendation: When in doubt between 15 and 20, I usually tell people to go with the 15 first. If it's your first dumpster rental, you'll probably be surprised how much a 15-yard actually holds. And you save $50.

Projects Where a 15-Yard Is Perfect

Garage or Shed Cleanout

A 15-yard swallows a full garage cleanout easily. Old furniture, tools, boxes, sports equipment, holiday decorations — it all goes in. Most people fill about 2/3 of the dumpster.

Bathroom Renovation

Standard bathroom fixtures (tub, toilet, vanity), tile, drywall, and flooring fit with room to spare. The demo debris from one bathroom barely fills half a 15-yard.

Spring Cleaning & Decluttering

Moving? Downsizing? Clearing out years of accumulated stuff? A 15-yard handles the contents of several rooms worth of household items.

Small Landscaping Projects

Brush, branches, old mulch, garden debris — it all goes in. The 15-yard is perfect for yard cleanups and small tree trimming projects.

How to Order a 15-Yard Dumpster

• Call (978) 375-2272 — tell us about your project and we'll confirm the 15-yard is right
• Choose your delivery date — same-day delivery frequently available
• We place it where you want — driveway, yard, or street (permit may be needed for street placement)
• Fill it up — you have 72 hours included
• Call for pickup — we haul it away and send you the dump ticket

We serve Billerica, Lowell, Chelmsford, Tewksbury, Wilmington, Burlington, Bedford, Westford, Andover, Woburn, Lexington, Carlisle, and Dracut.