Container Sizes Across Philadelphia County
Six roll-off sizes serve Philadelphia County. Every container is 8ft wide, so what changes between them is length, depth and the weight allowance:
- 10 yard: 14ft L x 8ft W x 3.5ft H, holds roughly 3 pickup loads
- 12 yard: 14ft L x 8ft W x 4ft H, holds roughly 4 pickup loads
- 15 yard: 16ft L x 8ft W x 4ft H, holds roughly 5 pickup loads
- 20 yard: 22ft L x 8ft W x 4.5ft H, holds roughly 6 pickup loads
- 30 yard: 22ft L x 8ft W x 6ft H, holds roughly 9 pickup loads
- 40 yard: 22ft L x 8ft W x 8ft H, holds roughly 12 pickup loads
Full dimensions are in the roll-off dumpster sizes guide.
| Dumpster Size | Dimensions | Included weight with rental (overage charged separately) |
|---|---|---|
| 10-yard dumpster | 10ft x 8ft x 4ft | 1 ton or 2,000 pounds |
| 12-yard dumpster | 12ft x 8ft x 4ft | 1 ton or 2,000 pounds |
| 15-yard dumpster | 15ft x 8ft x 4ft | 1 ton or 2,000 pounds |
| 20-yard dumpster | 22ft x 8ft x 4ft | 2 ton or 4,000 pounds |
| 30-yard dumpster | 22ft x 8ft x 6ft | 2 ton or 4,000 pounds |
| 40-yard dumpster | 22ft x 8ft x 8ft | 4 ton or 8,000 pounds |
Philadelphia County Pricing
Roll-off pricing in Philadelphia County runs from $515 to $960: the 10-yard at $515 to $565, the 12-yard at $515 to $565, the 15-yard at $515 to $615, the 20-yard at $630 to $680, the 30-yard at $630 to $730 and the 40-yard at $860 to $960.
Three things move a Philadelphia County quote inside those bands: container size, debris type and rental length. The standard rental is 10 days and extensions are charged per day. The tonnage above is included rather than added afterwards, and overage is billed per ton only if you pass it. Concrete, brick, soil and roofing shingles weigh far more per cubic yard than household junk, which is why a 15-yard of plaster can outweigh a 30-yard of furniture.
| Dumpster Size | Availability Status | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| 10-yard dumpster | Available | $515 – $565 |
| 12-yard dumpster | Available | $515 – $565 |
| 15-yard dumpster | Available | $515 – $615 |
| 20-yard dumpster | Available | $630 – $680 |
| 30-yard dumpster | Available | $630 – $730 |
| 40-yard dumpster | Available | $860 – $960 |
Matching a Container to the Job
What the job produces decides the size, not the size of the property. Typical Philadelphia County jobs and what they cost:
- Garage, attic or basement clearout: 10 or 12 yard at $515 to $565, one ton covers most household loads
- Kitchen or bathroom remodel: 15 yard at $515 to $615, cabinets, tile and subfloor fill it quickly
- Roof tear-off: 20 yard at $630 to $680. One square of asphalt shingles weighs roughly 250 lbs, so a 20-square roof runs about 2.5 tons
- Whole-house renovation: 30 yard at $630 to $730, plaster and lath push the weight up faster than volume suggests
- New construction or demolition: 40 yard at $860 to $960 on scheduled swap-outs so framing offcuts never stop the crew
- Concrete, brick or soil: a dedicated 10 yard heavy-debris container, because 10 cubic yards of concrete weighs around 20 tons
Dumpster Rental in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia keeps our roll-offs moving from Center City fit-outs and Fishtown rowhome gut jobs to South Philly cleanouts and Northeast Philadelphia renovations. A 10 or 12-yard container suits a rowhome basement or kitchen remodel, while 20 and 30-yard roll-offs handle full renovations, roofing tear-offs and construction debris, with the tight-street placement and permit guidance Philadelphia jobs need.
We deliver same-day and next-day across every neighborhood, from Society Hill and Powelton Village to Roxborough and the Far Northeast, with delivery, pickup and disposal in one flat price. Tell us the block and the debris and we will confirm the size, the permit steps and a drop-off window.
Delivery and Placement in Philadelphia County
A roll-off truck needs a clear approach to set a container down. Before delivery, check the spot has:
- 10ft of width for the container and the truck body
- 23ft of straight-line length so the box can roll off the bed
- 14ft of overhead clearance, which rules out low branches, carport roofs and some utility lines
Fill to the top rail and no higher. A container loaded above the rim cannot legally be tarped or hauled, so an overfilled box means a return trip. On block paving or fresh asphalt we lay boards under the rails at no charge.
What You Can Put In
Accepted in Philadelphia County: household junk, construction and demolition debris, timber, drywall, metal, furniture, non-refrigerant appliances, roofing shingles and yard waste. Not accepted: hazardous liquids, tyres, asbestos, and appliances containing refrigerant. Concrete, brick, block and soil are accepted but must go in a dedicated heavy-debris container rather than a mixed load. The full list is in our accepted materials guide.
Permits in Philadelphia County
No permit is needed for a container on private property anywhere in Philadelphia County, driveways included. Street placement is set by the individual municipality rather than the county, so the rule depends on where you are: Busleton, Germantown, Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia and West Philadelphia each set their own right-of-way rules and processing times. Confirm with the local office before your delivery date and we will position the container to whatever they specify.
Communities We Serve in Philadelphia County
We deliver to 5 communities across Philadelphia County: Busleton, Germantown, Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia and West Philadelphia. Each has its own page with local delivery notes and pricing.
Get a Quote for Philadelphia County
Use the form at the top of this page or call 267-394-7733. Tell us the town, the material and the rough volume, and we will confirm the container size, the included tonnage, the total price and a delivery slot.
