How Big Is a 10 Yard Dumpster?
The 10 yard dumpster sizes most companies deliver in Salt Lake City sit at 12 feet by 8 feet by 3.5 feet, though 10 yard dumpster measurements can shift a foot or so by manufacturer. That footprint is small enough for a driveway or a tight lot near downtown, and it's the baseline unit on our dumpster sizes and dimensions page if you want to compare it against a 20 yard dumpster rental or a 30 yard dumpster rental. Delivery trucks need about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the unit to drop it safely, so clear the driveway before the driver shows up. If you're not sure this cubic yard dumpster fits your project, our 10 yard dumpster rental crew can walk the site with you, or check what cannot go in a dumpster before you start loading.
What Fits in a 10 Yard Trash Dumpster?
A 10 yard roll off dumpster handles small remodels, single-room gut jobs, yard debris and garage cleanouts without needing a bigger box. Think a couple hundred square feet of flooring tear-out, a deck demo, or the leftovers from a basement declutter. It's not built for a full home renovation; for that scale, step up to our 40 yard storage container or talk to us about a construction dumpster rental sized to the job. Homeowners doing a home renovation porta potty project often pair the two rentals together since crews need both waste removal and a place to go. Check dumpster weight limits before loading concrete or shingles, since dense material fills the weight cap long before it fills the box.
Do I Need a Permit to Rent a 10 Yard Dumpster in Salt Lake City?
Maybe, depending on where the dumpster sits. If it stays on your driveway or private property, you likely won't need one. If it has to sit in the street or right of way, that placement needs confirming with the city before delivery. We don't guess on this one; our dumpster permit requirements page walks through what to ask when you call. Salt Lake City crews delivering to South Salt Lake, about 7.9 miles south, or out toward Murray, 11.6 miles south, run into different curb rules block by block, so a quick call saves a headache. For general jobsite sanitation standards while your dumpster's on site, OSHA 1926.51(c) sets toilet ratios for crews working the cleanout, and it's worth a look if you've got more than a couple people on the job.
Pricing
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Delivery is billed separately and typically runs $100 to $150 for a day rental, per our dumpster rental cost breakdown. If your project runs long, ask about swapping to a 10 yard dumpster rental extension rather than paying for a second delivery. Jobs near Bountiful, 9.9 miles northeast, or Taylorsville, 10.9 miles south, carry the same Salt Lake City pricing since delivery fees are distance-based, not zone-based.
How much does a 10 yard dumpster cost per day?
Daily rates run $51 to $112 in Salt Lake City, with most jobs landing near $75. That's before the delivery fee, which typically adds $100 to $150. Weekend rentals sometimes carry a flat weekend rate instead of a per-day charge, so ask when you book.
How big is a 10 yard dumpster compared to a 20 yard?
A 10 yard dumpster is roughly half the volume of a 20 yard dumpster rental, at 12 by 8 by 3.5 feet. If you're filling it in under two days on a small cleanout, the 10 yard size usually wins on cost.
Can I put concrete or dirt in a 10 yard dumpster?
Sometimes, but weight limits kick in fast with dense material. Check dumpster weight limits before loading, since heavy debris like concrete, dirt or shingles can hit the cap while the box still looks half empty.
How long can I keep a 10 yard dumpster?
Day, week and month terms are all available, with weekly running $426 to $778 and monthly from $91 to $500 depending on turnover. Longer jobs usually save money on a weekly or monthly rate rather than repeated day rentals.
Do I need a permit to place a dumpster in my driveway?
Usually not, if it stays entirely on private property. Street or right-of-way placement needs confirming with the city first. See porta potty permit requirements and dumpster permit requirements for what to ask when you call.
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