Commercial dumpsters are permanent waste containers that remain at business locations for regular trash disposal. These front load or rear load dumpsters range from 2 to 8 cubic yards and receive scheduled pickup service daily, weekly, or monthly.
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Commercial Dumpster Types
Front Load Dumpsters receive service from front-loading garbage trucks using hydraulic arms. Front load dumpsters use lock bar systems and require 12-15 feet of front clearance. These commercial dumpsters work efficiently in standard parking lots and loading docks.
Rear Load Dumpsters receive service from smaller rear-loading trucks that approach from behind. Rear load dumpsters use chain lock systems and operate in tight spaces with only 8-10 feet of clearance. These commercial dumpsters work best in narrow alleys and low-clearance areas.
A 6-yard front load dumpster holds the same volume as a 6-yard rear load dumpster. The containers differ in shape, but commercial dumpsters of identical cubic yard capacity contain the same waste volume.
Commercial Dumpster Sizes
2 Yard Dumpster holds 2 cubic yards (12 large trash bags). Dimensions: 3 feet high × 3 feet long × 6 feet wide. Best for small offices with under 20 employees, coffee shops, and boutiques.
4 Yard Dumpster accommodates 4 cubic yards (24 large trash bags). Dimensions: 4.5 feet high × 4 feet long × 6 feet wide. Best for small retail stores, medical offices, and businesses with up to 100 employees.
6 Yard Dumpster provides 6 cubic yards (36 large trash bags). Dimensions: 6 feet high × 5 feet long × 6 feet wide. Best for large grocery stores, office parks, hotels, schools, and retail spaces up to 10,000 square feet.
8 Yard Dumpster offers 8 cubic yards maximum capacity. Dimensions: 7 feet tall × 6 feet long × 6 feet wide. Best for manufacturing facilities, universities, and high-volume businesses.
How to Choose the Right Size
Calculate weekly trash generation to determine commercial dumpster capacity:
- Under 8 bags weekly: 2-yard commercial dumpster
- 15-20 bags weekly: 4-yard commercial dumpster
- 25-35 bags weekly: 6-yard commercial dumpster
- 35+ bags weekly: 8-yard commercial dumpster
Different industries generate varying waste volumes. Restaurants require 2-yard dumpsters for coffee shops, 4-yard dumpsters for mid-size establishments, and 6-yard dumpsters for large restaurants. Offices need 2-yard containers for under 20 employees, 4-yard for 20-100 employees, and 6-yard for 100+ employees.
Service Options
Commercial dumpster service offers flexible pickup schedules: daily pickup for high-volume businesses, weekly pickup for standard operations, bi-weekly pickup for lower-volume businesses, and monthly pickup for minimal waste generators.
Businesses can rent multiple commercial dumpsters simultaneously to separate waste streams or increase capacity. Service agreements allow size changes, frequency modifications, and additional containers as business needs change.
How to Order Commercial Dumpster Service
Assess weekly waste volume by counting trash bags between pickups. Select appropriate commercial dumpster size based on volume and business type. Determine pickup frequency (daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly). Check service availability by entering your ZIP code. Request a free quote from waste management providers. Schedule delivery and establish regular pickup service.
Commercial dumpster rental costs vary based on container size, pickup frequency, location, and waste type. Contact waste management providers for specific pricing in your area.
Ready to order commercial dumpster service?
Contact waste management providers for free quotes on 2-yard, 4-yard, 6-yard, and 8-yard commercial dumpsters with flexible pickup schedules.
