Minneapolis Porta Pros rents three roll-off sizes: 10, 20 and 30 yard. A 10 yard box handles a small cleanout, a 20 yard fits most roof jobs and remodels, and a 30 yard covers new construction or a full gut job. Delivery needs roughly 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck.
A 10 yard dumpster runs about 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and just under 4 feet tall. That footprint fits a driveway in St. Louis Park or a tight lot 8.0 miles west of downtown Minneapolis without blocking a garage door. It suits a garage cleanout, a small bathroom tear-out, or yard debris from a single afternoon of work. If you are pricing a 10 yard dumpster rental, check the dumpster rental cost page first, since the day rate and the weekly rate move differently. Homeowners doing a kitchen tear-out often start here before stepping up. For anyone unsure which box fits the job, the dumpster sizes and dimensions comparison below lays out all three side by side, and our roll-off dumpster rental page covers delivery logistics for Minneapolis driveways and alleys.
A 20 yard dumpster measures close to 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and about 4.5 feet tall, making it the size most Minneapolis contractors reach for on a mid-size remodel. The extra depth handles shingles, drywall and flooring without the load spilling over the top rail. Renters comparing 20 yard dumpster measurements against a 10 yard box usually find the jump in volume matters more than the small increase in footprint. If you're deciding between sizes, our 20 yard dumpster rental page walks through weight limits, and the dumpster weight limits guide explains what pushes a load into overage fees. Roofers working a job in Richfield, 8.1 miles south, often pair this size with a temporary fence rental to keep the site secured between dumps. Check what cannot go in a dumpster before loading paint cans or tires, since disposal rules under OSHA 1926.252 govern how waste materials and chutes get handled on active sites.
A 30 yard dumpster stretches to about 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and roughly 6 feet tall, giving it nearly half again the depth of a 20 yard box on the same footprint. That extra height matters most on full demolition or new-build jobs where volume piles up faster than a smaller container can absorb. General contractors working sites near Roseville, 9.0 miles northeast of Minneapolis, tend to order this size when a project runs multiple weeks and multiple trades. Pair it with our construction dumpster rental page for job-site specifics, and review dumpster permit requirements before placing a box on a public street, since placement in the right of way needs confirming with the City of Minneapolis and we name no specific rule here. Housekeeping standards under OSHA 1926.25 require scrap and debris cleared from work areas regularly, which is easier when the box sits close to the active zone rather than at the far edge of the lot.
Every roll-off delivery, regardless of size, needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck to set the container down safely. That means checking overhead wires, low branches and parked cars before the truck arrives. Driveways in Edina, 11.0 miles southwest of Minneapolis, sometimes require the driver to back in from the street rather than pull through, so measure twice before delivery day. Tight urban lots inside Minneapolis proper often need the same planning, especially on narrow alley access common in older neighborhoods. If your site has restricted access, mention it when you book through request a quote so the driver knows what to expect. Our dumpster permit requirements page also covers street placement questions that come up on tighter lots. For sites also running a storage container rental or a 20ft storage container, plan clearance for both deliveries separately since they rarely share the same drop zone.
| dumpster | typical length | typical width | typical height | daily rate | weekly rate | monthly rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | 12 ft | 8 ft | 3.5 ft | $51-$112 | $426-$778 | $500 |
| 20 yard | 22 ft | 8 ft | 4.5 ft | $51-$112 | $426-$778 | $500 |
| 30 yard | 22 ft | 8 ft | 6 ft | $51-$112 | $426-$778 | $500 |
Pricing bands reflect measured rates across the market; your actual quote depends on size, haul distance and how long you keep the box. See dumpster rental cost for a fuller breakdown, and 30 yard dumpster rental or 40 yard dumpster rental if your project runs even larger than these three. Bloomington jobs, 12.3 miles south of Minneapolis, and Eagan projects 13.7 miles southeast often land in the 20 to 30 yard range once demo debris piles up.
Most homeowners doing a single-room remodel need a 10 yard box; a full-house renovation or roofing tear-off needs 20 yard; new construction or major demolition needs 30 yard. When in doubt, size up, since overage fees for exceeding weight limits usually cost more than the price difference between sizes.
Yes, most standard driveways handle a 20 yard dumpster's 22 by 8 foot footprint, but the truck still needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the pad to place it. Narrow alley access in parts of Minneapolis may call for a smaller size instead.
Delivery fees depend more on distance and site access than on box size itself. A tight urban lot or a long haul out to Minnetonka, 13.5 miles west, can add more to the fee than stepping up from a 20 yard to a 30 yard container.
It depends on scope. Cabinet removal and flooring alone often fit a 10 yard box, but if you're also tearing out drywall or replacing countertops, a 20 yard gives more room without risking an overage charge on weight.
Overfilling past the fill line or exceeding the weight limit usually triggers an extra fee, and the hauler may refuse pickup until the load is leveled off. Check dumpster weight limits before loading heavy material like concrete or shingles.
Yes. Minneapolis Porta Pros delivers dumpster sizes and dimensions across Minneapolis 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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