What size dumpster should a Memphis homeowner start with?

Coast to Coast Disposal offers roll-off dumpster rental in Memphis, TN. The 20 yard container sits in the middle of the lineup, between the compact 10 yard and the taller 30 and 40 yard units.

How big is a 20 yard dumpster?

A 20 yard dumpster measures 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 4 feet high. That box holds roughly 6 pickup truck loads of debris.

The low 4 foot wall is a big part of the appeal. Most adults can toss bags, boards and broken furniture over the side without a ladder, and a wheelbarrow can be tipped in from a short ramp.

Which Memphis projects suit a 20 yard roll-off?

Memphis projects that suit a 20 yard roll-off include whole-house cleanouts, kitchen remodels and multi-room flooring jobs. The container handles the bulky, mixed debris that household work produces.

• Clearing out a full house before a sale or move
• Gutting a kitchen down to the studs
• Pulling carpet, pad and tack strip from several rooms
• Removing old drywall during a basement or bonus room redo
• Emptying an attic and garage on the same weekend
• Tearing off shingles from a modest single-story roof

When is a 10 yard the better choice?

A 10 yard is the better choice when the debris would fill only about 3 pickup beds. One bathroom remodel, a single-room carpet removal or a small garage purge usually fits in the smaller box.

The 10 yard footprint of 11.5 x 8 feet also slips into tighter driveways. Renters with a short parking pad or a narrow side yard often pick it for placement reasons alone.

When should a Memphis renter step up to a 30 or 40 yard?

A Memphis renter should step up to a 30 or 40 yard when debris is tall, bulky or comes from structural work. Both containers keep the 22 x 8 foot footprint of the 20 yard, so placement planning stays the same.

• Thirty yard, 6 ft walls, near 9 truck beds: home additions, large deck removals and full interior gut jobs.
• Forty yard, 8 ft walls, near 12 truck beds: new construction, commercial cleanouts and large demolition debris.

Which materials change the size decision?

Heavy materials change the size decision more than volume does. Concrete, brick, block, asphalt and dirt go in their own container, so a patio or driveway tear-out is booked separately from general debris.

Roofing is different. Shingles are accepted in a standard roll-off, and a 20 yard often handles a smaller roof. Check the full list of accepted dumpster materials in Memphis before loading anything unusual.

How do I estimate the volume of my debris?

Estimating debris volume works best in pickup loads. Picture how many times a full-size pickup bed would need to be filled and emptied to clear the job.

1. Walk the space and count large items such as sofas, mattresses and appliances.
2. Add up cabinets, flooring and drywall by room.
3. Convert the total to pickup loads using a rough guess.
4. Match the number: 3 loads for a 10 yard, 6 for a 20 yard, 9 for a 30 yard, 12 for a 40 yard.

When the count lands between two sizes, the larger container avoids a second haul.

Why do so many Memphis households start with a 20 yard?

Many Memphis households start with a 20 yard because it balances capacity with a 22 x 8 foot footprint, so measure the driveway to confirm it fits. A single container covers a typical remodel from first swing of the hammer to final sweep.

Starting with the middle size also reduces risk. A 10 yard that fills halfway through a kitchen gut means a second delivery and a stalled project. A 20 yard leaves room for the surprises that older homes tend to hide behind walls and under floors.

Want a 20 yard dumpster delivered in Memphis?

Ordering a 20 yard dumpster in Memphis starts with a call to (901) 389-2474. A 20 yard can often arrive the day of the order or the day after, subject to availability. Details on local service are on the Coast to Coast Disposal Memphis page.

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