Thornton Porta Pros runs three main roll-off sizes: 10, 20 and 30 yard. A 10 yard box handles small cleanouts, a 20 yard fits most roofing or remodel jobs, and a 30 yard covers new construction debris. Every delivery needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck.
A 10 yard dumpster's dimensions run about 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and 3.5 feet tall, and that 10 yard dumpster size is the one most homeowners start with before deciding if they need to size up.
A 10 yard dumpster runs roughly 12 feet long, 8 feet wide, and about 3.5 feet tall, and those 10-yard dumpster dimensions stay consistent across most 10 yard dumpster sizes you will see quoted around Thornton. That low wall height makes it easy to hand-toss shingles, drywall scraps or yard waste without a ramp. It is the size most Thornton homeowners pick for a garage cleanout or a small bathroom demo, and it is the smallest box we send out on roll-off dumpster rental jobs. If you are gutting one room or clearing a shed, start here before you size up. Check 10 Yard Dumpster Rental for what typically fills one. Because the walls sit low, this size is also the easiest for a homeowner to load without a truck ramp, which matters if you are doing the work yourself over a weekend. Pair it with a temporary fence rental if the driveway sits close to a sidewalk and you need to keep foot traffic clear while the box sits out. For anything past a single room, move up a size rather than filling a 10 yard twice.
The 20 yard dumpster size and its dumpster dimensions for a 20 yard box come up constantly once a project outgrows the 10 yard, since the extra length changes what fits.
A 20 yard box measures close to 22 feet long, 8 feet wide, and stands around 4.5 feet tall, and comparing dumpster sizes 20 yard against the 10 yard shows it at roughly double the volume with only a foot more height. That extra length is where the volume comes from, not the wall height, so loading heavier debris like tile or concrete still needs care around dumpster weight limits. This is the size we deliver most across Thornton for kitchen remodels, deck tear-outs, and multi-room renovations. See 20 Yard Dumpster Rental for job examples, and check Dumpster Rental Cost before you commit to a size. If you are not sure whether debris qualifies, review What Cannot Go In a Dumpster first, since paint cans and tires get rejected at the landfill and delay the swap.
The 30 yard steps up to about 22 feet long, 8 feet wide, and roughly 6 feet tall, adding height rather than footprint over the 20 yard. That taller wall is why it suits construction sites and large cleanouts better than tight residential driveways. Confirm your driveway or lot has the clearance a 30 yard truck needs, since the same 60 foot straight-line delivery rule applies regardless of box size. For active job sites, pair the dumpster with Construction Site Services and a construction dumpster rental plan that schedules swaps around your framing or drywall phases. Larger crews on multi-week jobs often add a 40 Yard Dumpster Rental for the demo phase, then downsize once the bulk debris is gone.
| size | length | width | height | typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | 12 ft | 8 ft | 3.5 ft | garage cleanout, small demo |
| 20 yard | 22 ft | 8 ft | 4.5 ft | remodel, roofing tear-off |
| 30 yard | 22 ft | 8 ft | 6 ft | new construction, large cleanout |
A 20 yard dumpster rents for something between 51 and 500 dollars depending on term length, with day, week and month options that scale up the longer you keep it. Weekend rentals run as a flat rate rather than a per-day multiple, so ask about that option if your job is a two-day tear-out. If your project involves grading or excavation, you likely also need Temporary Fence Rental around the pit and a light tower rental if crews work past daylight. Homeowners doing a weekend project should also look at Home Renovation Porta Potty options, since most residential jobs need both a dumpster and a restroom on site at the same time.
Placement in the public right of way, meaning the street or curb strip, needs confirming with the City of Thornton before delivery. Driveway placement on private property generally avoids that question entirely, so ask your driver to set the box on the driveway if permit status is unclear. Review Dumpster Permit Requirements before your delivery date so there is no delay at drop-off. This matters more for 30 yard boxes, since their length can push part of the unit into the street on a short driveway. If you are working a site near Northglenn, about 3.0 miles west of Thornton, or coordinating a job that spans both cities, permit rules can differ block to block, so always confirm with the specific jurisdiction rather than assuming Thornton's answer carries over. Crews working sites toward Brighton, 11.3 miles east, should do the same check locally.
Construction crews should also plan sanitation alongside debris removal. OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets toilet counts at one facility for 20 workers or fewer, scaling up as crew size grows, and general housekeeping under OSHA 1926.25 requires scrap and debris cleared from work areas regularly, which is exactly what a scheduled dumpster swap accomplishes. Pair your box with Portable Toilet Rental or the broader Portable Restroom Rental options so both requirements are covered from day one rather than added after an inspection flags a gap.
Weight limits depend on debris type more than volume, since dense material like concrete or shingles fills the legal weight limit long before it fills the box. Check Dumpster Weight Limits for material-specific guidance before loading. Overloading costs extra and can delay pickup, so ask your driver what your specific debris type allows.
Street placement needs confirming with the City of Thornton, since the public right of way has its own rules separate from driveway placement. Ask about Dumpster Permit Requirements when you schedule delivery so the driver knows where to place the box and there is no last-minute relocation.
The 20 yard is close to double the volume of the 10 yard, mostly from extra length rather than height. A 10 yard suits a single-room cleanout; a 20 yard covers most whole-home remodels. See 10 Yard Dumpster Rental and 20 Yard Dumpster Rental for job-specific guidance.
Plan for about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck so it can back in and lower the box without hitting overhangs, parked cars or fences. Tight driveways in older Thornton neighborhoods sometimes need the truck to approach from the street instead.
Most renovation jobs benefit from both, since debris removal and worker sanitation are separate requirements under OSHA guidance. Check Home Renovation Porta Potty for combined options, or request a quote covering both a dumpster and a standard unit in one delivery.
Yes. Thornton Porta Pros delivers dumpster sizes and dimensions across Thornton 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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