A 10 yard dumpster's measurements run about 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and 3.5 feet tall, a 20 yard dumpster size adds roughly a foot of height, and a 30 yard climbs to about 6 feet tall on the same footprint, so dumpster sizes 20 yard and up mostly grow in height, not footprint. Kenosha Porta Pros sizes each container to the job before it ever leaves the yard.
A 10 yard dumpster is the box most homeowners in Kenosha ask for first, and it holds around 3 pickup truck loads of debris. These 10-yard dumpster dimensions, and the 10 yard dumpster measurements homeowners usually ask for, come out to roughly 12 feet of length, 8 feet of width and 3.5 feet of wall height. That low wall matters if you're hand-loading shingles or drywall scraps, since you don't want to be heaving material over your shoulder all afternoon. It fits in a single driveway lane without eating the whole yard, which is why it shows up so often on home renovation porta potty jobs where a crew is also renting a toilet for the same address. Delivery still needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck so the driver can set it down level, a spec that holds for every roll-off size we run, not just the small one. If you're not sure this is the right box, the dumpster sizes and dimensions breakdown below compares it against the 20 and 30 yard directly. Pricing for this size lives on our dumpster rental cost page, and day-rate detail sits under 10 yard dumpster rental if that's the one you're circling.
The 20 yard dumpster measurements share the same footprint as the 10 yard, roughly 12 feet by 8 feet, but the wall climbs to about 4.5 feet, and these dumpster dimensions 20 yard renters ask about most are the ones that decide whether it clears a narrow driveway. That extra height is where the volume comes from, not extra ground space, so it still parks in a standard driveway in Kenosha without blocking the sidewalk. This is the size that shows up most on kitchen remodels, roof tear-offs, and garage cleanouts where the debris is bulky but the lot is tight. If the load includes lumber or furniture, checking what cannot go in a dumpster first saves a rejected pickup later. Full specs and day pricing live on 20 yard dumpster rental, and if you're comparing it against a construction-grade rental instead, construction dumpster rental covers that side of the fleet. Weight matters here too. Shingles and concrete debris are heavy for their volume, so it's worth a look at dumpster weight limits before the container gets dropped, especially if the job runs multiple loads back to back.
The 30 yard keeps the same 12 by 8 foot base as the smaller boxes but stands about 6 feet tall, tall enough that most people need the loading ramp or a lift for anything heavier than a few armfuls. This is the size for full home cleanouts, additions, and commercial strip-outs where volume adds up fast but weight per item stays manageable. It's a bigger footprint to plan around, so confirm the driveway or lot has that 60 foot straight approach behind where the truck will sit. For anything larger, 40 yard dumpster rental is the next step up in the lineup, and general comparisons across all four sizes sit on roll-off dumpster rental, the page this one branches off of.
| size | length | width | height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | 12 ft | 8 ft | 3.5 ft |
| 20 yard | 12 ft | 8 ft | 4.5 ft |
| 30 yard | 12 ft | 8 ft | 6 ft |
Placement in the public right of way, meaning on the street rather than a private driveway, needs confirming with the city before delivery. Permit rules and fees vary by placement and by property type, so we don't guess at ordinance numbers here. The dumpster permit requirements page walks through what to check before the truck shows up, and our crew can flag it during scheduling too. Driveway placement on your own property is usually the simpler path, and it's the default we recommend for Kenosha jobs unless street space is the only option. If the job also needs a portable restroom on site, porta potty permit requirements covers that separately, since toilet placement and dumpster placement aren't governed by the same conversation with the city.
Start with what's filling the box, not just how much space you think you'll need. A kitchen gut job full of cabinets and drywall behaves differently than a yard cleanup full of branches and light debris, even at the same yardage. If you're still deciding between the three core sizes, the dumpster rental cost page lines up day, week and month pricing side by side so you can weigh cost against how long the project actually runs. Bigger isn't always cheaper per yard either, so it pays to size down if the load is light but bulky, since that's a weight and access problem, not a volume problem. For jobs that pair a dumpster with a jobsite toilet, OSHA 1926.51(c) sets the toilet count for construction crews, one facility for 20 workers or fewer, which is worth checking on the construction site services page if this dumpster is going to a job with a crew on it rather than a solo homeowner project. Kenosha crews running multi-week jobs often rent both at once to avoid a second delivery trip.
Most Kenosha deliveries come from the same yard serving Pleasant Prairie, about 4.9 miles south, and Somers, roughly 5.0 miles north, so drive time rarely adds much to the schedule. Jobs further out toward Mount Pleasant, about 10.7 miles north, still land on the same-day or next-day window in most cases. If your project also needs fencing around the container or the work zone, temporary fence rental and chain link temporary fence cover that, and pricing for a single day of fence panel sits in the same band as a short dumpster rental.
A 10 yard box holds about 3 pickup truck loads, which covers a single room remodel, a garage cleanout, or a small deck tear-out. It's the tightest footprint of the three core sizes, so it works where driveway space is limited. Anything heavier per item, like concrete or full appliances, may hit weight limits before it hits volume limits.
Yes. The base footprint matches the 10 yard at about 12 feet by 8 feet, and the added capacity comes from height, not width. Most Kenosha driveways handle it without trouble, though the delivery truck still needs roughly 60 feet of straight clearance behind the drop point to place it level.
Both share the same 12 by 8 foot base. The 30 yard stands about 6 feet tall against the 20 yard's 4.5 feet, so the difference is entirely wall height. Choose the 30 if the project generates high volume but manageable weight, like a full house cleanout.
Usually not for a private driveway, but placement in the street or right of way needs confirming with the city first. Rules vary by location and property type, so check with Kenosha before delivery day rather than assuming. Our dumpster permit requirements page has the questions worth asking.
Booking a few days ahead gives the most flexibility on size and delivery window, especially for weekend drop-offs. Same-day service is sometimes possible depending on the route that day. Jobs near Pleasant Prairie or Somers tend to have the easiest scheduling since they sit closest to the yard.
Yes. Kenosha Porta Pros delivers dumpster sizes and dimensions across Kenosha and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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