10 Yard Dumpster Rental

The 10-yard on the job

Specifications

Starting price (3-day)

$405

Standard price (7-day)

$435

Included tonnage

2 tons

Dimensions

12' L × 8' W × 3.5' H

Capacity

~3 pickup loads

Additional tonnage

$85/ton

Additional days

$10/day

Best for

• Small bath/kitchen remodel
• Garage or attic cleanout
• Roof tear-off (small)
• Concrete / dirt loads

Is this the right size for my Summerville project?

A 10-yard is the most practical choice when your debris is dense or your placement area is tight. In Summerville and Berkeley County, this is the size we recommend most often for concrete, brick, tile, dirt, and single-room remodel debris where weight stacks up quickly.

If your project is mostly heavy material, going bigger can actually create more overage risk because large containers make it easy to overload by weight. A 10-yard keeps loading safer, helps you stay within transport limits, and usually lowers total disposal surprises.

How this 10-yard compares to nearby sizes

Compared with a 20-yard, the 10-yard carries fewer cubic yards but handles heavy loads more efficiently. If your debris is mostly drywall, cabinetry, and lighter bulky items, a 20-yard may fit better. If the debris is dense, the 10-yard is usually the safer call.

For customers choosing between a 10 and 30 yard dumpster rental, the deciding factor is almost always material type. Heavy C&D and masonry projects tend to favor 10-yard containers; large-volume light debris projects favor larger sizes.

Lowcountry project examples for a 10-yard dumpster

• Bathroom remodel with tile and old vanity removal
• Small roofing tear-off with dense shingle loads
• Garage cleanout mixed with concrete, pavers, or block
• Driveway and hardscape demo prep

Popular projects for a 10-yard

See how the 10-yard fits these common Lowcountry jobs:

• Dumpster Rental for Roofing & Tear-Offs→

Weight limits explained in plain language

Weight limits are simple: your base rental includes tonnage, and any weight above that is billed at the stated per-ton rate. Heavy debris like concrete and dirt reaches those limits faster than mixed household material.

If your project includes both heavy and light debris, ask about staging loads by material. Splitting heavy disposal into a right-sized container can keep total cost lower than mixing everything into one oversized box.

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