10 Cubic Yards
10 Yard Dumpster Rental in York, PA
Our smallest roll-off, sized right for small cleanouts, single-room jobs, and driveway-friendly projects across York County.
- 10 ydCapacity
- 3 pickup-truck loadsPickup loads
- 1–2 tonsWeight allowance
The 10 yard dumpster is our most compact roll-off, and it’s the right call for jobs that don’t need a full driveway’s worth of container. At 14 feet long, 7.5 feet wide, and 3.5 feet tall, it holds roughly three pickup truck loads of debris — enough for a garage clear-out, a single-room demo, or a modest roofing job — without eating up your whole yard or driveway footprint.
We deliver 10 yard dumpsters throughout West Manchester Township, the City of York, and the surrounding York County towns on a flat-rate quote, so there’s no guessing what the final bill looks like before the truck ever shows up.
What fits in a 10 yard dumpster
- 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft tall
- Holds about 3 pickup truck loads of debris
- 1–2 ton weight allowance included
- Fits in a standard driveway or curb-adjacent spot
- Low side height for easy loading by hand
- Flat-rate quote — no hidden delivery fees
- Same-week delivery across York County
- Ideal footprint for tight lots and townhome driveways
What Fits in a 10 Yard Dumpster
A 10 yard container is built for small, contained jobs: a garage or basement purge, old furniture and household junk, a single bathroom or bedroom demo, small roofing tear-offs, or a pile of concrete and dirt from a walkway repair. It’s also the size most homeowners reach for when clearing out a shed or finishing a modest spring cleanup after a York County winter.
Weight Limits Matter More Than Volume
For light household junk, you’ll usually fill the box before you hit the weight line. But for dense debris — concrete, brick, dirt, or roofing shingles — the 1 to 2 ton allowance on a 10 yard container can stop you well before the box looks full. If your project is heavy material rather than bulky material, tell us up front so we can steer you toward the right size and avoid overage charges.
Delivery & Placement
Because of its compact footprint, the 10 yard dumpster is the easiest size to place on a residential driveway without blocking a garage door or crowding a walkway. We’ll walk the drop spot with you if needed and set the container so it’s level, accessible, and out of the way of daily foot traffic. Driveway placement essentially never requires a permit — street placement is a different story, and we can talk you through what your specific town requires.
Typical Projects for This Size
Garage and basement cleanouts, small deck removals, single-room flooring tear-outs, yard debris after storm cleanup or fall leaf removal, and small roofing jobs under about 15 squares all fit comfortably in a 10 yard box. If you’re not sure whether 10 or 15 yard is the better fit, describe the project when you call and we’ll size it correctly the first time.
Local fit
The 10 yard in York driveways
We keep 10 yard dumpsters staged out of our West Manchester Township yard on Loucks Road (US-30), which puts us minutes from most drop spots in York County. It’s a common size for driveway jobs in West York and North York, tight residential lots off Market Street (PA-462) in the City of York, and smaller cleanouts in Spring Garden Township and Dallastown. If your placement needs to sit along George Street (Business I-83) or another state route, let us know when you book so we can flag whether a PennDOT permit applies.
Not sure?
Compare the other sizes
Sizing up costs you money you did not need to spend. Sizing down costs you a second haul. Here is the rest of the range.
15 Yard Dumpster
Kitchen or bath remodel, flooring projects, roofing tear-off, yard work
View 15 yard 20Cubic yards20 Yard Dumpster
Whole-house cleanout, larger remodel, roofing up to about 50 squares, landscaping
View 20 yard 30Cubic yards30 Yard Dumpster
Whole-house projects, commercial cleanouts, new-build construction
View 30 yard 40Cubic yards40 Yard Dumpster
Major demolition, large construction sites, commercial fit-outs
View 40 yardFAQs
10 Yard dumpster questions
How much debris does a 10 yard dumpster actually hold?
About three full pickup truck loads — roughly enough for a single-room cleanout, a garage purge, or a small roofing or landscaping job. It’s our tightest footprint but still handles most single-project jobs comfortably.
Will a 10 yard dumpster fit on my driveway?
In almost every case, yes. At 14 by 7.5 feet, it’s our most compact container and typically fits alongside a parked car without blocking a garage door. We’ll confirm exact clearance with you before delivery.
What’s the weight limit on a 10 yard dumpster?
Most 10 yard rentals include a 1 to 2 ton weight allowance. Light household junk rarely hits that limit, but concrete, dirt, or shingles can max out the weight before the box looks full — ask us for guidance if your debris is dense material.
Do I need a permit to put a 10 yard dumpster in my driveway?
No. Driveway placement essentially never requires a permit anywhere in York County. Permits only come into play if the container needs to sit in the street or public right-of-way, which is handled by your specific borough or township.
Is a 10 yard dumpster big enough for a full roofing tear-off?
For a small roof, often yes. For anything larger than about 15 squares, we typically recommend stepping up to a 15 or 20 yard container so you’re not paying for a second haul.
Ready when you are
Reserve a 10 yard dumpster in York
Call and you will speak to someone local who knows the streets, the permit rules and which box actually fits your driveway. Flat rate quoted up front.