10yard
10 Yard Dumpster
- 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft high
- 50–70 bags
- 1–2 tons included
Small cleanouts, roofing shingles, tight driveways.
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Dumpster Sizes in Racine, WI
Five roll-off sizes, from a 10 yard cleanout box to a 40 yard construction container. Dimensions, bag capacity and included weight allowance for each — plus honest advice on which one your job, and your driveway, can actually take, at flat-rate pricing based on the size, the materials and how long you keep it.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day delivery
- Flat-rate pricing
- Locally run
All five sizes
Pick the box that matches your materials
Weight fills a container long before volume does. That single fact decides most of these choices — the other is whether the size fits your driveway.
15yard
15 Yard Dumpster
- 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high
- 80–100 bags
- 2–3 tons included
Flooring, bathroom or kitchen updates, multi-room cleanouts.
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20 Yard Dumpster
- 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high
- 110–130 bags
- 3–4 tons included
Medium remodels, roofing jobs, light construction.
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30 Yard Dumpster
- 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high
- 170–190 bags
- 4–5 tons included
Whole-home projects, office cleanouts.
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40 Yard Dumpster
- 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high
- 230–250 bags
- 5–6 tons included
Large builds, commercial or industrial jobs.
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Every size compared
Same flat-rate pricing model across the range — one number covering delivery, your rental period, pickup, disposal and a stated weight allowance, based on the size you choose, the materials and how long you keep it.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | 50–70 bags | 1–2 tons | Small cleanouts, roofing shingles, tight driveways. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | 80–100 bags | 2–3 tons | Flooring, bathroom or kitchen updates, multi-room cleanouts. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | 110–130 bags | 3–4 tons | Medium remodels, roofing jobs, light construction. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high | 170–190 bags | 4–5 tons | Whole-home projects, office cleanouts. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high | 230–250 bags | 5–6 tons | Large builds, commercial or industrial jobs. |
The rule that decides it
Light and bulky? Go up. Dense? Go down.
Almost every sizing mistake comes from treating a dumpster as a volume problem when it's really a weight problem. Household clutter, furniture, packaging and framing offcuts are light for their bulk — those genuinely do fill the space first, and going one size up is the cheap insurance. That's exactly why a whole-home cleanout or a rental turnover across Racine usually points to a 15 or a 20, not a smaller box.
Flip it for anything dense. Concrete, dirt, brick and masonry are almost always best kept to a 10 yard — put that kind of material in a bigger box and you'll hit the weight allowance while it still looks two-thirds empty. Roofing tear-offs and flood or storm-debris cleanup after a Root River spring flood, a lake-effect snow event, or one of the county's occasional (and generally weak) severe storms suit a 10 for a small job or a 20 yard for a fuller haul, and general construction or remodeling debris tied to the real building activity across Racine County — from Downtown Racine's redevelopment to Mount Pleasant's large-scale data-center construction to Sturtevant's industrial corridor — is the job for a 20, 30 or 40 yard depending on the phase.
Hazardous materials — chemicals, fuels, batteries and refrigerants — never belong in any size roll-off; those need a certified hazardous-waste program instead. The second question for everything else is placement, and it's usually a short one. Most properties here have a driveway, so most containers sit on private property with no permit question at all. Only a public street or right-of-way placement raises one, and a permit from the City is typically required for that — call Racine's Department of Public Works at (262) 636-9171 to confirm specifics, or call us first and we'll help you sort out what your address needs.
What fits where
A rough guide by job type
| Job | Usual size | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Small cleanout on a tight, close-to-downtown lot | 10 yard | Small volume, often dense with old fixtures and debris. |
| Yard debris and general landscaping trimmings | 10 yard | Compact footprint, easy hand-loading over low walls. |
| Small roofing tear-off, single layer | 10 yard | Shingles are dense; a smaller box carries the weight fine. |
| Bathroom or kitchen remodel with cabinetry | 15 yard | Bulky but manageable once cabinets are broken down. |
| Rental or property-turnover cleanout | 15 yard | Fits a typical Racine-area rental in one haul. |
| Root River flood-debris or basement cleanup | 20 yard | Real weight allowance for a full basement or flood haul. |
| General remodel or medium construction debris | 20 yard | The default for mixed drywall, flooring and siding debris. |
| Full roofing job or storm-debris cleanup | 20 yard | Handles a heavier shingle or lake-effect-snow-storm load. |
| Whole-home cleanout or estate clearance | 30 yard | Attics, garages and full contents hold more than families expect. |
| Office cleanout or Downtown Racine redevelopment debris | 30 yard | Volume-driven; heavy debris still routes separately to a 10. |
| Caledonia-area new construction or full remodel | 30 yard | High-volume debris from a full-house project. |
| Commercial fit-out or remodel | 30 or 40 yard | Sized by scope — a standard fit-out to a full strip-out. |
| Mount Pleasant data-center-scale construction | 40 yard | Highest-volume light debris; needs open, level access. |
| Sturtevant industrial or logistics buildout | 40 yard | Light, bulky, open placement — rarely the right call for a residential driveway. |
Talk to a real person
Still not sure which size?
Describe the job in thirty seconds and we'll tell you the container, the weight allowance and a flat, no-surprises price based on the size, the materials and how long you keep it — including whether your driveway is enough or a right-of-way permit is worth checking on first.
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Answers
Dumpster size questions
What dumpster size is best for remodeling projects in Racine?
Most kitchen and bathroom remodels fit well in a 15-yard or 20-yard dumpster. Larger renovation projects or whole-home cleanouts often need a 30-yard dumpster. Describe the job on the phone and we'll size it for you — weight, not just the size of the room, usually decides it.
What items are not allowed in the dumpster?
Hazardous materials such as chemicals, fuels, batteries and refrigerants are not permitted in any size roll-off. Those need a certified hazardous-waste program instead — ask us if you're not sure where an item belongs.
How much does it cost to rent a dumpster in Racine WI?
Pricing depends on the dumpster size, the type of materials and the rental duration. We offer flat-rate pricing — delivery, the rental period, pickup and disposal are all included in that one number, with no hidden fees. Tell us what you're clearing on the call and we'll quote it.
Do you serve areas outside Racine?
Yes, we provide dumpster rental services throughout Racine and nearby communities including Mount Pleasant, Caledonia and Sturtevant, plus Union Grove and Waterford across Racine County. If your address isn't on that list, call us anyway. We probably still get there.
How much driveway space do I actually need?
Roughly 18 to 20 feet of length for a 10 or 15 yard and about 25 feet for a 20, 30 or 40, plus around 10 feet of width so the rear doors can swing. That's easy on most driveways and job sites across our service area — we confirm the exact spot with you before the truck rolls.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Racine?
Not if it sits on your own property — a driveway, yard or private lot, which covers the vast majority of deliveries we make. If a container genuinely has to sit in the public street or right-of-way instead, a permit from the City is typically required. Call Racine's Department of Public Works at (262) 636-9171 to confirm what your specific address needs, or just call us and we'll help you sort it out.
Delivery area
Every size delivered across Southeastern Wisconsin's Lake Michigan shoreline
We run dumpsters out of our 6143 Regency W Dr yard across every corner of Racine and out into Racine County and Southeastern Wisconsin's Lake Michigan shoreline. If your community is not on this list, call us anyway. We probably still get there.