12-yard
Smaller cleanups & renovations
10 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4 ft 6 in high
Concrete and dirt require the 16-yard container.
View size & loading detailsHouston dumpster size guideThe right fit starts
The right fit starts
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Compare DW’s 12–40 yard roll-off containers and trailer. Share the material and approximate amount, and let the team help you choose. Concrete and dirt require the 16-yard option; 40-yard containers are generally not delivered to residential sites.
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16-yard
Concrete, dirt & heavy debris
16 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4 ft high
Heavy-material acceptance and loading terms must be confirmed.
View size & loading details20-yard
Remodels & medium cleanups
16 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4 ft 6 in high
Concrete and dirt require the 16-yard container.
View size & loading details30-yard
Larger renovations & construction
18 ft long × 8 ft wide × 6 ft high
More volume does not mean unlimited weight.
View size & loading details40-yard
Commercial & high-volume projects
22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 6 ft 5 in high
Generally not delivered to residential sites.
View size & loading detailsTrailer
Smaller jobs & placement discussions
16 ft long × 8 ft 6 in wide × 4 ft high
Confirm trailer placement, truck access and permitted materials when requesting a quote.
View size & loading detailsThe diagram dimensions describe the container. Truck access and placement require additional space. Equipment maximum capacity is not the included disposal weight.
Compare dumpster dimensions.
Dimensions come from DW’s published container diagrams. Allow extra room for the delivery truck, lifting operation and rear door; these are not truck-clearance measurements.
| Container | Diagram dimensions | Starting point |
|---|---|---|
| 12-yard | 10 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4 ft 6 in high | Smaller cleanups & renovations. Concrete and dirt require the 16-yard container. |
| 16-yard | 16 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4 ft high | Concrete, dirt & heavy debris. Heavy-material acceptance and loading terms must be confirmed. |
| 20-yard | 16 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4 ft 6 in high | Remodels & medium cleanups. Concrete and dirt require the 16-yard container. |
| 30-yard | 18 ft long × 8 ft wide × 6 ft high | Larger renovations & construction. More volume does not mean unlimited weight. |
| 40-yard | 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 6 ft 5 in high | Commercial & high-volume projects. Generally not delivered to residential sites. |
| Trailer | 16 ft long × 8 ft 6 in wide × 4 ft high | Smaller jobs & placement discussions. Confirm trailer placement, truck access and permitted materials when requesting a quote. |
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