A 10 yard dumpster measures about 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and 3.5 feet tall, and holds roughly 4 pickup truck loads of debris. Day rate for this size runs 51 to 112 dollars, with most Louisville jobs landing near 75. It suits a bathroom gut, a garage cleanout or a small roofing tear-off.
Ten cubic yards fills the footprint of a single-car garage stacked about 4 feet high. These 10-yard dumpster dimensions make it the smallest option most companies stock, and it fits driveways where a bigger roll-off would not clear the garage door or side fence. Compare it against the full lineup on dumpster sizes and dimensions before you commit, especially if the job might grow. A roll-off truck still needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the drop point, so measure your driveway or alley before scheduling. If your project is bigger than a weekend cleanout, look at the 20 yard dumpster rental or the 30 yard dumpster rental instead. Contractors juggling several trades often pair a roll-off with a construction dumpster rental plan and a temporary fence rental around the drop zone. Louisville Porta Pros sets 10 yard dumpster sizes for homeowners and small contractors across the city, from Parkway Village 1.4 miles south to St. Matthews 6.9 miles east.
A 10 yard trash dumpster clears out drywall, flooring, old furniture, shingles and yard debris fast. Check what cannot go in a dumpster before loading, since paint, tires and certain electronics are usually excluded. Weight matters more than volume with dense material like shingles or concrete; review dumpster weight limits so you are not surprised by overage charges. If you are unsure a 10 cubic yard dumpster is enough, the how many porta potties do i need style question applies here too: measure the pile, not the room. Renovation crews across Louisville often pair the dumpster with a home renovation porta potty so the crew is not tracking through the house. Larger commercial teardown jobs move up to a 40 yard dumpster rental.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | 51 | 75 | 112 |
| week | 426 | 600 | 778 |
| month | 91 | 108 | 500 |
Full breakdown, including delivery, sits on the dumpster rental cost page. A short weekend cleanout costs less than a week-long remodel, so match the term to the job. If your site needs a permit for street or right-of-way placement, that has to be confirmed with the city; see dumpster permit requirements rather than guessing. Sites juggling debris and worker sanitation together usually bundle in portable toilet rental and a handwashing station rental, since OSHA 1926.51(c) sets toilet counts by crew size on active job sites. Housekeeping rules under OSHA 1926.25 also call for cleared work areas, which is exactly what a right-sized dumpster does.
Placement in the street or public right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery. Driveway placement usually avoids that question entirely. See porta potty permit requirements for the sanitation-side version of the same issue, and ask Louisville Porta Pros to check your address specifically.
Day, week and month terms are all available, and pricing scales with term length. A weekend cleanout and a month-long remodel are priced differently, so tell the dispatcher your real timeline up front so the quote matches the job.
A 10 yard dumpster suits small cleanouts; a 20 yard handles a kitchen remodel or larger roofing job. Compare both on 20 yard dumpster rental before ordering, since upsizing after delivery costs more than ordering right the first time.
Usually yes, within weight limits, but some materials are barred outright. Review what cannot go in a dumpster first. Mixed loads that include shingles or concrete hit weight limits faster than mixed household debris does.
Yes, including Shively 5.6 miles southwest and New Albany 10.6 miles northwest across the river. Check the full list on service areas or start a request a quote with your address for an exact delivery window.
Yes. Louisville Porta Pros delivers 10 yard dumpster rental across Louisville 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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