30 yard dumpster
Large-scale and hoarder / estate whole-house cleanouts, new construction, demolition, and commercial gut-jobs. Confirm overhead wires, tree limbs, and turning radius before you book this size on a tight village street.
These are roll-off containers — open top, wheels on the rails, door at the rear. Dimensions may vary by which can is in the yard that morning. Rental volume (cubic yards) does not.
- Length
- 18'
- Width
- 8'
- Height
- 7'
- Volume
- 30 cubic yards
The 30 yard is the big can. Estate cleanouts, hoarder houses, full demo, new construction, and commercial gut-jobs — if the pile is a house’s worth of stuff, start here. It is also the longest and tallest: 18' × 8' × 7'. If the truck cannot swing it, the pile does not matter. Call before you book a 30 on a village lot; a 20 that actually lands beats a 30 that does not.
Typical jobs
- Estate and hoarder / whole-house cleanouts
- New construction debris
- Demolition
- Commercial renovations
- Large-volume contractor loads
Will it fit?
Open lots, new-construction pads, and wide suburban driveways. Not the first pick for downtown Chatham, Provincetown one-ways, or a short 6A apron.
Needs the most room to drop and pick up. Measure length, width, overhead, and the turn in off the street.
Mixed household and remodel debris goes in. Mattresses, tires, appliances, and electronics carry an extra charge. Green waste, concrete, dirt, and similar streams need their own can. Load rules.
Where a 30 yard actually lands
Same can everywhere. These towns are where this size gets booked most.