How big is a 10 yard dumpster?
The 10 cubic yard dumpster sizes out at about 12 feet by 8 feet on the ground, with 3.5-foot walls, which is why it fits tight driveways and small lots better than the bigger boxes on our dumpster sizes and dimensions page. If you are clearing out a garage, tearing off a small deck or doing a single-room remodel in Bellingham, this size usually covers it without wasted capacity, and it pairs well with a home renovation porta potty if crews are on site for more than a day. Delivery trucks need about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the drop point, so measure your alley or driveway before you book, the same clearance we ask for when we drop off a storage container rental or a restroom trailer rental. Not sure this is the right box? Compare it against the 20 yard dumpster rental or the 30 yard dumpster rental if you have more debris than a typical garage cleanout. Weight matters more than volume with roofing shingles and concrete, so check dumpster weight limits before you fill it. For general debris rules, see what cannot go in a dumpster before loading, and browse the full roll-off dumpster rental lineup if none of these sizes quite fit.
What does a 10 yard dumpster cost in Bellingham?
Pricing runs by duration, and the shortest rentals cost less per day but more per week than a flat day rate would suggest. Full breakdowns live on our dumpster rental cost page, and if you are budgeting a whole job site, our porta potty rental cost page covers the restroom side of the same estimate.
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| Week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| Month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Delivery is usually billed separately, and short hauls near Bellingham keep that fee toward the lower end of the range, similar to how a porta potty rental per day quote adds a flat trip charge. If your project runs longer than expected, ask about swapping to a construction dumpster rental plan instead of paying repeated short-term rates.
Do I need a permit for a 10 yard dumpster in Bellingham?
Placement on your own driveway or property typically needs no permit, but putting a dumpster in the street or right of way needs confirming with the City of Bellingham before delivery. We have not verified a specific fee or ordinance number for that placement, so check with the city directly rather than assume. Our dumpster permit requirements page walks through what to ask when you call, much like our porta potty permit requirements page does for restroom placement. If your project also needs temporary fence rental or a construction site services package with restrooms and fencing together, mention the dumpster placement in that same city conversation so everything gets approved at once.
How much debris fits in a 10 yard dumpster?
It holds about three to four pickup truck loads, roughly 2 to 4 tons depending on material. A single-car garage cleanout, a small bathroom demo or a few rooms of flooring tear-out usually fits, and crews working that same job often add a standard porta potty rental for the day. Heavier material like concrete or shingles hits the weight cap before it fills the box, so check dumpster weight limits first.
How long can I keep the dumpster?
Day, week and month terms are all available, and weekly rates are more economical than paying day rates back to back. Most Bellingham cleanouts wrap up within a week, about the same span covered by a monthly porta potty rental if the crew needs both services back to back. If your timeline slips, call ahead rather than let it sit past the agreed date, since extra days bill at the day rate.
Can I rent a 10 yard dumpster for a weekend project?
Yes. Many small jobs, like clearing out a rental unit or a garage before a move, wrap up in a Saturday-to-Monday window. Ask about weekend pricing when you book, since it differs from the standard day rate shown in our table above, the same way weekend rates differ on an event restroom rental booking.
What is the difference between 10 yard and 20 yard dumpsters?
The 10 yard box is about half the length of a 20 yard unit and suits smaller loads. If you are unsure which size fits a kitchen remodel or full basement cleanout, our 20 yard dumpster rental page compares capacity side by side.
Does Bellingham Porta Pros deliver outside Bellingham?
Yes. We serve Geneva about 3.8 miles east and Ferndale about 11 miles northwest, along with porta potty rental in Lynden and other nearby towns listed on our service areas page. Delivery fees may shift slightly with drive distance, so ask when you request a quote.
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