A clean lineup of matte-black roll-off dumpsters in 10, 20, 30, and 40-yard sizes staged on a sunlit gravel yard in Des Moines, showing the size progression from compact to commercial-scale containers.

Roll-off dumpster sizes

Wondering which roll-off fits your job? At Dumpster & Roll-Off Container Rental, we serve Des Moines with 10-, 20-, 30-, and 40-yard sizes; we use a hooklift truck for placement—we can even perform a quick swap out for your container.

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Most projects in the Des Moines area fit one of four roll-off sizes: the right container depends on the volume of debris; the weight of the load matters for the driveway space.

A matte-black 10-yard roll-off dumpster sitting directly on a residential Des Moines concrete driveway, mid-day sunlight, clean and ready for a garage cleanout.

10-yard Dumpster

  • Dimensions: 15 ft long, 8 ft wide, roughly 3.5 ft tall
  • Capacity: about 3 pickup truck loads, 2,000 lb weight limit
  • Driveway fit: a single car length, easy placement on tight lots

The 10-yard bin handles small cleanouts across Des Moines: garage clear-outs, single-room remodels, or attic sweeps. We set the container on driveway boards to protect your pavement, and the 2,000-pound weight limit fits a typical household load.

A 10-yard roll-off is the right call for concentrated C&D debris: dense tonnage from shingles or concrete fills a small container before the volume looks full; this is ideal for a single-story roof tear-off, whereas yard debris container choices handle lighter loads in Des Moines.

A matte-black 20-yard roll-off dumpster placed alongside a mid-renovation Des Moines home directly on the asphalt driveway, with framing materials and torn-off shingles staged neatly nearby.

20-yard Dumpster

  • Dimensions: 22 ft long, 7 ft wide, roughly 4.5 ft tall
  • Capacity: about 6 pickup truck loads, 4,000 lb weight limit
  • Driveway fit: two car lengths, still comfortable on most residential drives

A 20-yard dumpster is a good fit for several projects in the Des Moines metro: whole-house decluttering, mid-size roof tear-offs, and framing scrap. The 22-foot length fits on most residential drives; the 4,000-pound rating handles your mixed load.

The 20-Yard Container handles mid-size projects like whole-house cleanouts, roof tear-offs, or week-long remodel debris in one load. A same-truck swap keeps work moving without losing a day.

A matte-black 30-yard roll-off dumpster positioned at a Des Moines residential addition jobsite, with framing lumber and drywall scraps loaded through the open swinging rear doors.

30-yard Dumpster

  • Dimensions: 22 ft long, 7 ft wide, roughly 6 ft tall
  • Capacity: about 9 pickup truck loads, 6,000 lb weight limit
  • Driveway fit: two car lengths plus extra height — confirm overhead clearance

A 30-yard dumpster is built for large projects in Des Moines: home additions, full-house remodels, and estate cleanouts. The 30-yard pairs well with our residential driveway dumpster rental options for your property; taller walls create the volume needed for framing debris.

The 30-yard roll-off handles home additions, full-kitchen and full-bath remodels, and weeklong jobsite debris across Des Moines.

A matte-black 40-yard roll-off dumpster staged on a large Des Moines commercial construction lot, with a hooklift delivery truck parked alongside under bright midday sky.

40-yard Dumpster

  • Dimensions: 22 ft long, 8 ft wide, roughly 8 ft tall
  • Capacity: about 12 pickup truck loads, 8,000 lb weight limit
  • Driveway fit: best for large construction sites, though usually too tall for residential driveways.

The 40-yard container handles new construction and large demolition across the Des Moines metro: we drop this unit with a hooklift truck, and the 8,000-pound rating covers bulky mixed debris for your project in one single pull.

The 40-yard roll-off is built for new construction and major commercial cleanouts: crews often combine it with a smaller yard-debris bin when the site clearing runs in parallel with the work.

Reinforced Concrete and Heavy-debris Containers

For heavy work in Des Moines, we provide a reinforced lowboy: concrete, brick, asphalt, and packed soil — these materials require a low-sided container to manage weight without exceeding standard limits. Loading differs from roofing tear-off square sizing, and we follow all EPA construction and demolition material management standards for your site.

We always set the lowboy on driveway boards before any material hits the surface: this protects the concrete for your home. If the job mixes demolition concrete with a tear-out — we pair the lowboy with a residential roll-off container.

A matte-black low-side heavy-debris roll-off dumpster placed directly on a Des Moines concrete driveway, with broken concrete chunks neatly stacked beside it under clean daylight.

Choosing the Right Roll-off Size for Your Project

Which size fits your project? Picking a container in Des Moines depends on three factors: the volume of debris, the weight, and where to set the roll-off; a 10-yard or 20-yard works for most; a 30-yard is for remodels; only demolitions need a 40-yard or our jobsite construction debris containers.

Estimate by debris type, not just volume

Concrete and masonry fill a container to the tonnage limit long before the box is full; C&D debris and household junk fill volume first: choose your size based on the constraint you will hit.

Check your driveway and overhead clearance

A 10-yard or 20-yard dumpster fits on most residential drives: a 30-yard container needs overhead clearance for the truck mast; a 40-yard belongs in a commercial lot. Send a photo of your area to our dispatcher for confirmation.

Not Sure Which Roll-off Fits Your Project?

Tell the dispatcher at Dumpster & Roll-Off Container Rental what you are hauling in Des Moines: we will match your project with a roll-off; call (515) 619-5260.

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