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How big is a 10 yard dumpster?
A 10 yard roll off dumpster is the smallest box most companies run, built for jobs that do not need a full construction dumpster rental. The 10 yard dumpster measurements come out to roughly 12 by 8 by 3.5 feet, small enough for a driveway in most Charleston neighborhoods. If you are unsure whether that footprint fits your lot, the dumpster sizes and dimensions page lines it up against the 20, 30 and 40 yard boxes. Delivery still needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck so the driver can set it down level, which matters on narrower Charleston streets near Old Town, similar to the clearance a restroom trailer rental needs when it shares the same driveway. Once it is placed, keep the area clear the way you would for any roll-off dumpster rental, since a loaded box gets heavy fast and repositioning it after the fact is not simple. If your project runs bigger than a garage cleanout, the 20 yard dumpster rental page is worth a look before you commit, and the storage container rental page is worth a glance too if you need to hold materials rather than toss them.
What can go in a 10 yard trash dumpster?
Most household debris, wood, drywall, old furniture and yard waste all work in a 10 cubic yard dumpster, but some materials are barred outright. Check what cannot go in a dumpster before loading, since paint, tires, batteries and certain electronics usually need separate disposal. Weight matters as much as volume. A 10 yarder fills with heavy material, like shingles or concrete, faster than it fills with volume, and the dumpster weight limits page walks through how overage charges get calculated. Charleston residents doing a single-room gutting job or clearing out a garage tend to land in this size bracket, while whole-house projects usually move up, and a 40ft storage container sometimes makes more sense than a bigger dumpster if items are being kept rather than discarded. If you are pairing the dumpster with a home project, see home renovation porta potty for what else that kind of job typically needs onsite.
Do I need a permit for a 10 yard dumpster in Charleston?
Placement in the public right of way, meaning on the street rather than a driveway, needs confirming with the City of Charleston before delivery. We have not verified a specific permit fee or process here, so check with the city directly rather than assume a driveway-only rule applies. The dumpster permit requirements page covers what to ask when you call, and the general porta potty permit requirements page is a useful comparison if you are booking both on the same site. If you are working a job site that also needs restrooms, pair the dumpster order with construction site services so both land the same delivery day. Charleston's older neighborhoods, especially blocks near Old Town with tight parking, are exactly where permit questions come up most, since a driveway placement avoids the issue entirely; the service areas page lists which nearby blocks we cover if you are outside the core delivery zone.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| weekend | $390 | $440 | $497 |
| month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
For a fuller breakdown of what drives price up or down, see dumpster rental cost, and compare against porta potty rental cost if you are budgeting a full job site. Delivery fees run separately, typically $100 to $150 for a single-day drop in the Charleston area.
How much does a 10 yard dumpster cost per day?
Day rentals for a 10 yard dumpster in Charleston run $51 to $112, with most falling near $75. That is the base rental only; delivery is billed separately, usually $100 to $150 for a single day. Weekly rentals cost more overall but often make more sense for renovation timelines than repeat day rentals, much like a monthly porta potty rental beats booking single days back to back.
How long can I keep a 10 yard dumpster?
Rental periods run from a single day up through a month, and pricing scales with duration rather than staying flat. A week-long rental costs more than a single day but less per-day than booking multiple one-day pickups. Monthly rates make sense for longer renovation or construction timelines, and if the job needs a dedicated crew restroom too, the portable toilet rental page covers matching terms.
What is the difference between a 10 yard and 20 yard dumpster?
A 10 yard dumpster holds about half the volume of a 20 yard box and fits tighter driveways, roughly 12 by 8 by 3.5 feet. The 20 yard dumpster rental page has full measurements. Choose 10 yard for single rooms or small cleanouts, 20 yard for whole-floor renovations.
Can I place a 10 yard dumpster on the street in Charleston?
Maybe, but confirm with the City of Charleston first since street placement typically needs a permit. Driveway placement usually avoids that requirement entirely. Call ahead if your property does not have driveway space, especially in denser blocks near Old Town, and check the temporary fence rental page too if the dumpster will sit near a sidewalk overnight.
Do I need a bigger dumpster for a full house cleanout?
Usually yes. A 10 yard box fits single rooms or garage cleanouts, but full-house jobs generate more debris than three pickup truck loads. Look at 30 yard dumpster rental or 40 yard dumpster rental instead, and compare against dumpster sizes and dimensions before booking.
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