Sizes & capacity
Dumpster Sizes in Bloomington, IL — 10, 15, 20, 30 & 40 Yard
Real dimensions, honest weight allowances and the projects each container is actually built for.
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Dimensions are approximate and vary slightly by container. Weight allowances are what is included in the flat rate before overage applies.
| Size | Dimensions (L × W × H) | Holds About | Weight Allowance | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | 12 ft × 8 ft × 3.5 ft | 2–3 pickup loads | 1–2 tons | Small cleanouts, single rooms, concrete |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | 16 ft × 8 ft × 4 ft | 4–5 pickup loads | 2–3 tons | Garage clearouts, small remodels, decks |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft × 8 ft × 4.5 ft | 6–8 pickup loads | 3–4 tons | Whole-home cleanouts, roof tear-offs, kitchens |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft × 8 ft × 6 ft | 9–12 pickup loads | 4–5 tons | Large remodels, construction, estate clearances |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft | 14–16 pickup loads | 5–6 tons | Commercial jobs, bulky light debris, big builds |
10 Yard Dumpster
12 ft × 8 ft × 3.5 ft · holds about 2–3 pickup loads · 1–2 tons weight allowance.
Full specs15 Yard Dumpster
16 ft × 8 ft × 4 ft · holds about 4–5 pickup loads · 2–3 tons weight allowance.
Full specs20 Yard Dumpster
22 ft × 8 ft × 4.5 ft · holds about 6–8 pickup loads · 3–4 tons weight allowance.
Full specs30 Yard Dumpster
22 ft × 8 ft × 6 ft · holds about 9–12 pickup loads · 4–5 tons weight allowance.
Full specs40 Yard Dumpster
22 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft · holds about 14–16 pickup loads · 5–6 tons weight allowance.
Full specs
How to choose
Volume is only half the story
The mistake almost everyone makes is picking a size purely on how much stuff they can see. Volume matters, but weight is what actually decides whether you fit inside your flat rate — and around here, weight comes up faster than people expect.
Light and bulky vs heavy and dense
Furniture, boxes, insulation, carpet, decking and general household junk are bulky but light. With that kind of load you will run out of space long before you run out of tons, which is why a 30 or 40 yard makes sense for a big cleanout.
Plaster and lath, brick, concrete, roofing shingles, dirt, tile and wet basement contents are the opposite. A 10 yard packed with broken sidewalk is heavier than a 30 yard of couches. That is why we put clean concrete in a small low-side container and never mix it with anything else — see concrete & heavy debris.
Bloomington's older housing stock changes the math
A lot of homes around the older neighbourhoods west and south of downtown and the surrounding village centres in McLean County were built before drywall took over. Plaster-and-lath walls weigh roughly two to three times what an equivalent area of modern drywall does. If you are gutting a pre-1940 house here, size down on volume and budget up on weight — we would rather do two lighter loads than have you eat an overage.
Access matters as much as capacity
A 30 or 40 yard container needs about 60 feet of straight approach and roughly 23 feet of vertical clearance for the truck to raise the hoist. Narrow 1920s driveways, low service drops and mature trees rule out the big boxes on plenty of Bloomington streets. If in doubt, describe the driveway on the phone — that is a two-minute conversation that saves a failed delivery.
Quick reference
A rough guide by project
| Project | Typical size | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Single-room clearout or small bathroom remodel | 10 yard | Tile and old cast iron are heavier than they look |
| Clean concrete, brick, block or dirt | 10 yard (dedicated) | Must be a clean single-material load |
| Garage or basement clearout | 15 yard | Damp cardboard and old paint cans add weight fast |
| Kitchen remodel | 15–20 yard | Cabinets are bulky; countertop stone is heavy |
| Roof tear-off, up to about 25 squares | 20 yard | Weight-limited — count layers, not just area |
| Whole-home cleanout, 3 bed with basement | 20–30 yard | Often two loads on a multi-decade house |
| Large remodel or addition | 30 yard | Plan swap-outs rather than one giant box |
| Deck, shed or garage demolition | 20–30 yard | Concrete footings must come out separately |
| Commercial cleanout or big bulky-light debris | 40 yard | Needs a big flat area and a long approach |
| Brush, branches and storm debris | 15–20 yard | Illinois bans yard waste from landfills — handled separately |
Still not sure what size?
Describe the job in sixty seconds and we will pick it for you. Call (309) 503-0748 — no obligation, no forms.
Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I order the wrong size?
Call us. If it is too small we will bring a second container or swap it, and if you genuinely have not touched it we can usually exchange it for a different size the same or next day. It is far cheaper to make one call than to overfill a container — an overloaded box legally cannot be transported and will have to be levelled before we can lift it.
How much space do I need for the container itself?
Allow roughly 10 feet of width and the container length plus about 15 feet of clearance behind it so the truck can set it and pick it up. A 10 yard needs about 30 feet of total run, a 30 or 40 yard closer to 60. Vertical clearance of around 23 feet is needed for the hoist — mind low branches and overhead service drops.
What happens if I go over the weight allowance?
The overage is charged per ton at a rate we tell you up front, based on the scale ticket from the disposal facility. We give you the actual ticket. Most residential customers never see one — it typically comes up on heavy material like plaster, tile, masonry or a roof with more layers than expected.
Can I fill it above the top rail?
No. The load has to sit level with the top rail so it can be tarped and legally transported on Illinois roads. If it is heaped, the driver cannot take it and you will need to level it before we return. When you are loading, keep the bulky items flat and fill the voids rather than building a pile at one end.
Which size is most popular in Bloomington?
The 20 yard, by a wide margin. It is the sweet spot for whole-home cleanouts, mid-size remodels and most roof tear-offs, and its walls are low enough that you can throw things over the side rather than walking everything through the door. The 15 yard is the runner-up for garage and basement clearouts.