30 Yard Dumpster: Size, Capacity and Price
A 30 yard dumpster costs a median of $540 — most companies list between $450 and $649. It measures 22′ × 8′ × 6′ and holds about 9 pickup truck loads.
What a 30 yard is for
It suits a whole-home cleanout, a major renovation, or new construction framing waste. Most commonly rented for whole-home cleanout, major renovation, new construction and commercial cleanout.
What a 30 yard costs by state
| State | Median | Typical range | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $650 | $559 – $720 | 17 |
| Colorado | $475 | $435 – $775 | 11 |
| Florida | $523 | $425 – $650 | 22 |
| Georgia | $512 | $460 – $585 | 10 |
| Illinois | $540 | $495 – $589 | 16 |
| Indiana | $520 | $425 – $556 | 17 |
| Iowa | $455 | $325 – $509 | 11 |
| Kentucky | $599 | $575 – $650 | 11 |
| Louisiana | $575 | $499 – $600 | 11 |
| Maryland | $510 | $449 – $595 | 9 |
| Michigan | $460 | $430 – $675 | 17 |
| Missouri | $475 | $470 – $500 | 12 |
| New Jersey | $725 | $650 – $799 | 15 |
| New York | $650 | $630 – $795 | 17 |
| North Carolina | $495 | $400 – $550 | 17 |
| Ohio | $575 | $545 – $700 | 31 |
| Oklahoma | $490 | $385 – $500 | 9 |
| Pennsylvania | $650 | $500 – $995 | 19 |
| South Carolina | $490 | $450 – $575 | 19 |
| Tennessee | $525 | $415 – $600 | 23 |
| Texas | $595 | $520 – $600 | 27 |
| Utah | $350 | $295 – $475 | 12 |
| Washington | $550 | $362 – $550 | 14 |
| Wisconsin | $540 | $450 – $625 | 15 |
States with at least 8 published prices at this size. All states.
Questions
- How much does a 30 yard dumpster cost?
- The median published price for a 30 yard dumpster is $540, with most companies between $450 and $649. Based on 461 companies' own published rates.
- What are the dimensions of a 30 yard dumpster?
- Roughly 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 6 feet high. It needs about 32 feet of clearance to be delivered and about 23 feet of overhead room for the truck to tip it.
- What fits in a 30 yard dumpster?
- About 9 pickup truck loads — a whole-home cleanout, a major renovation, or new construction framing waste.
- How much weight can a 30 yard dumpster hold?
- Physically more than your allowance covers. Rentals typically include 2 tons, and overage is billed by the ton at a median of $80. Heavy material like concrete, dirt or shingles hits the limit long before the container looks full.