Roll-Off Dumpster Rental Guide: Sizes, Costs & How It Works
Complete roll-off dumpster rental guide for Utah homeowners and contractors. Learn about dumpster sizes, how rentals work, costs, and what you can throw away.
A roll-off dumpster rental is one of the most practical tools for managing debris from home cleanouts, construction projects, roofing tear-offs, and renovation jobs. This guide explains everything you need to know about renting a roll-off dumpster in Utah — from sizing and placement to cost and prohibited items.
What Is a Roll-Off Dumpster?
A roll-off dumpster is an open-top rectangular container that is delivered on a special truck and “rolled off” at your property. Unlike front-load commercial dumpsters with lids, roll-off containers are designed for temporary rental and high-volume debris removal.
Roll-off dumpsters are measured in cubic yards — a unit representing length × width × height. Common sizes include 10, 15, 20, and 30 yard containers.
Roll-Off Dumpster Sizes Explained
10 Yard Roll-Off Dumpster
- Dimensions: 15’ long × 8’ wide × 2’ high
- Capacity: ~10 cubic yards / ~1–3 tons (heavy materials)
- Best for: Concrete, brick, dirt, asphalt, rock
- Why it’s small: Heavy materials are weight-limited. Filling a larger container with concrete would exceed road weight limits.
15 Yard Roll-Off Dumpster
- Dimensions: 10’ long × 7’11” wide × 4’7” high
- Capacity: ~15 cubic yards / ~2–4 tons
- Best for: Garage cleanouts, small remodels, bathroom tear-outs, yard debris
- Holds: ~3–5 pickup truck loads
20 Yard Roll-Off Dumpster
- Dimensions: 21’11” long × 7’ wide × 3’6” high
- Capacity: ~20 cubic yards / ~3–6 tons
- Best for: Roofing tear-offs, whole-room remodels, large cleanouts
- Holds: ~6–8 pickup truck loads
30 Yard Roll-Off Dumpster
- Dimensions: 21’11” long × 7’ wide × 5’2” high
- Capacity: ~30 cubic yards / ~4–8 tons
- Best for: New construction, major remodels, commercial cleanouts
- Holds: ~9–11 pickup truck loads
How Roll-Off Dumpster Rental Works
- Choose a dumpster size — Use the guide above or call us to describe your project
- Schedule delivery — Call (801) 918-6000 or request a quote online
- We deliver — Our driver rolls the container off the truck at your specified location
- Load the dumpster — Fill at your own pace during the rental period (never load above the fill line)
- Call for pickup — When you’re finished, call or text us
- We haul and dispose — We weigh the load at a certified facility and provide a receipt
Roll-Off Dumpster Rental Cost in Utah
Icon Dumpsters uses weight-based pricing:
- Flat delivery fee — covers round-trip delivery to your location
- $55 per ton disposal — charged based on certified scale weight at disposal facility
Typical project costs in Utah:
| Project Type | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Small cleanout (light furniture/junk) | $200–$350 |
| Roofing tear-off (1,500 sq ft) | $350–$600 |
| Full garage cleanout | $250–$450 |
| Bathroom/kitchen remodel | $300–$500 |
| Concrete removal (patio/driveway) | $350–$600+ |
| Whole-home cleanout | $450–$800+ |
All costs are estimates. Final price is delivery fee + $55/ton of actual material weight.
Where Can You Place a Roll-Off Dumpster?
Roll-off dumpsters can typically be placed on:
- Driveway — most common placement; no permit needed
- Side yard or backyard — requires ground clearance and accessible path
- Public street — may require a city right-of-way permit
We recommend placing the dumpster on your driveway whenever possible. Place plywood underneath to protect the driveway surface from dents or damage.
Read our detailed guide on driveway vs. street dumpster placement.
What Can Go in a Roll-Off Dumpster?
Accepted materials:
- Household junk, furniture, clothing
- Construction debris (drywall, lumber, insulation)
- Roofing materials (shingles, underlayment, nails)
- Concrete, brick, dirt (10 yard container only)
- Yard waste, branches, landscaping debris
- Appliances (call us first for refrigerators/AC units)
- Carpet and flooring
Prohibited materials:
- Hazardous chemicals, solvents, cleaning products
- Paint (liquid), motor oil
- Car batteries, lithium batteries
- Tires
- Asbestos
- Medical or biohazardous waste
- Propane tanks, refrigerants
Read the full guide: What Can You Put in a Dumpster?
Do You Need a Permit for a Roll-Off Dumpster in Utah?
In most Utah cities, no permit is required if the dumpster is on private property. If placed on a public street, you may need a temporary placement permit from your city.
Learn more in our Utah dumpster permit guide.
Why Rent From a Local Utah Company?
Many dumpster rental websites are national lead brokers — they collect your info, add a markup, and subcontract your rental to a local company. Icon Dumpsters is locally owned and operated in Murray, Utah. We own our containers, employ our own drivers, and handle every job ourselves. No middlemen, no broker fees.
Get a Roll-Off Dumpster Quote in Utah
Request a free quote online or call (801) 918-6000 today. We serve all of Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, and Weber counties with fast, reliable roll-off dumpster rental.