Furniture, appliances, old carpet, and general junk, hauled away in one load. If it fits and it is allowed, it goes in the box and it is gone.
Junk removal usually means a crew and a truck that loads for you and hauls it away in one visit. A junk dumpster is the other way to do it: the container arrives in your driveway, you load it at your own pace over several days, and we haul it away when you call. For a big pile of junk, a multi room clear out, or a project that produces debris over a week, the dumpster is the better tool, because you are not paying a crew to stand around while you decide what goes. Call (833) 748-4153, describe the junk, and we will size the box to the pile.
Every New York home accumulates junk. Furniture that is past its life, appliances replaced years ago, carpet pulled up and never thrown out, boxes from the last three moves, and the contents of a garage that became a storage unit. Renovation adds its own debris: drywall, lumber, flooring, and packaging. A dumpster in the driveway turns a pile that has been growing for years into a weekend of loading and one pickup.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Included weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | 14 ft long, 7.5 ft wide, 3.5 ft tall | About 3 pickup loads | 1 to 2 tons | Small cleanout, half bath remodel, heavy debris |
| 15 yard | 16 ft long, 7.5 ft wide, 4.5 ft tall | 4 to 5 pickup loads | About 2 tons | Basement finish, deck removal, downsizing |
| 20 yard | 22 ft long, 7.5 ft wide, 4.5 ft tall | 6 to 8 pickup loads | 2 to 4 tons | Whole room remodel, roofing tear off, full cleanout |
| 30 yard | 22 ft long, 7.5 ft wide, 6 ft tall | 9 to 12 pickup loads | 3 to 5 tons | Whole home renovation, estate cleanout |
| 40 yard | 22 ft long, 7.5 ft wide, 8 ft tall | About 12 pickup loads | 4 to 5 tons | Full demolition, commercial, multi unit work |
A single room of junk, a garage clear out, or a small pile of furniture takes a 10 yard dumpster. A multi room clear out, a basement full of junk, or a medium pile of furniture and boxes takes a 15 yard dumpster or a 20 yard dumpster. A whole house of junk, a large renovation debris pile, or a hoarding cleanout takes a 30 yard dumpster. The 40 yard dumpster is for the largest piles and commercial junk. If you are torn between two sizes, tell us the rooms involved and we will point you to the right one.
A crew and truck service loads for you and hauls it away in one visit, which suits a small pile, a single heavy item, or a job where you cannot do the loading yourself. A dumpster suits a large pile, a multi day project, or a job where you want to sort as you go. The dumpster gives you time: a week to fill it, room by room, without a crew waiting. It also gives you volume: a 20 yard dumpster holds 6 to 8 pickup loads, far more than a single junk truck load. If your junk fills more than a pickup truck, or if the job will take more than a day, the dumpster is usually the better choice. If your junk is a single sofa and a mattress, a crew and truck service may be simpler, and we will tell you so honestly on the phone.
Manhattan is the exception worth naming. Most residential streets in Manhattan are difficult or impossible to permit for a container, and many buildings do not allow containers at all. In those cases a crew and truck service is the practical substitute, and we will tell you so rather than book a container that cannot be placed. The other four boroughs, and every upstate city, are straightforward dumpster territory.
Furniture removal. Sofas, armchairs, beds, dressers, tables, and shelving. Break furniture down where you can, and load the bulkiest pieces first so smaller items can fill the gaps. A sofa set and a bedroom set can fill a third of a 20 yard box, so plan the size around the furniture.
Appliance removal. Washers, dryers, dishwashers, stoves, and refrigerators. Appliances with refrigerant need the refrigerant recovered first, so tell us which appliances you have when you book. A fridge with refrigerant still in it cannot go in the box until it is recovered.
Carpet and flooring removal. Old carpet, pad, laminate, hardwood, and tile pulled up during a renovation. Roll carpet tight and tie it, stack hard flooring flat, and remember that tile is heavy, so a large tile removal may need a weight conversation.
General household junk. Boxes, clothing, toys, books, broken electronics housings, and the contents of a garage, basement, or attic. Bag small loose items so they do not blow out of the box, and keep the load level.
Renovation and construction debris. Drywall, lumber, siding, roofing material, and packaging from a remodel or a repair. Our construction dumpster rental page covers job site debris in detail.
Tenant turnover and eviction cleanouts. Clearing an apartment or a house after a tenant leaves, including furniture, junk, and debris left behind. Landlords in Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, and Buffalo use our dumpsters regularly for turnovers, because renter shares in those cities run above half of all households.
Appliance note: refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners hold refrigerant that must be recovered before the unit goes in a dumpster. Tell us which appliances you have when you call (833) 748-4153 and we will advise.
Junk loads are mostly light bulky debris, and the weight allowance is rarely the limit. Heavy debris appears when a junk pile includes concrete, brick, dirt, or a large amount of tile: a pile of pavers from a patio, a stack of bricks from a garden wall, or a whole floor of tile. Small amounts mixed into a light load are fine. A large amount of heavy material needs its own small container, so mention it when you book. Roofing shingles in a junk load follow the same rule: a few bundles are fine, a whole roof tear off is a roofing job with its own sizing.
Household junk, furniture, mattresses, carpet, drywall, wood, siding, roofing shingles in small amounts, concrete in small amounts, brick in small amounts, dirt in small amounts, and yard waste are all fine in a junk dumpster. New York law keeps some items out of every dumpster, whatever the job:
Electronics are the item junk cleanouts turn up most often: old TVs, computers, and monitors are banned from New York landfills under the Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act, so they need a separate recycling route. Set them aside as you sort. Mattresses are generally accepted. Dried out paint cans are usually fine, but wet paint is not. If you are unsure about a single item, call (833) 748-4153 before you load it.
A dumpster placed entirely on private property, such as your driveway, generally needs no permit anywhere in New York State. That covers most junk jobs. A dumpster placed on a public street or in the right of way usually needs a municipal permit. In New York City, container permits are issued by NYC DOT, not DSNY, and the standard Commercial Refuse Container permit covers one container for up to 5 consecutive days, obtained by the carting company. A bulk item permit exists for homeowners clearing bulk items, also up to 5 consecutive days. Upstate cities run their own programs: Buffalo requires a Public Works permit applied for at least 7 business days ahead, with proof of liability insurance, Rochester requires a right of way permit, Syracuse issues right of way permits through its Central Permit Office, Albany uses a Sidewalk and Barricade Permit, and Yonkers requires an Engineering Department permit. Long Island towns and villages vary town by town. Permit rules vary by municipality, so call us for guidance on your city before you book a street placement. And remember Dig Safely New York: call 811 before any ground disturbance.
The delivery truck needs about 60 feet of clear space to drop the container and roughly 23 to 25 feet of vertical clearance. Park cars out of the driveway, move bins and basketball hoops, and check for low wires and low branches over the drop spot. Mention tight turns, steep grades, and narrow streets when you book. Place the box as close to the door you will carry junk through as you can, because a junk cleanout means dozens of trips, and every step counts. Boards under the container rails protect asphalt, pavers, and decorative concrete, so mention your driveway surface when you book. The standard rental period is 7 days, and longer rentals are available. If you need a container quickly, call and ask about availability for your area and your date.
Load heavy and flat first, building a level base, then fill with bulkier items on top. Break down furniture and boxes, roll carpet tight, and bag small loose items so they do not blow out of the box. Keep the load level with the top rail, and never let debris stick out over the sides. Work room by room, and set aside donations, recyclables, and banned items like electronics before you start, because once something is in the box it is gone. If the box fills before the junk is gone, call us and we can arrange a pickup and, if needed, a second container.
A single room of junk fits a 10 yard box, a multi room clear out takes a 15 or 20 yard box, and a whole house of junk takes a 30 yard box. Tell us the rooms involved and we will confirm.
For a large pile or a multi day job, yes: a dumpster gives you a week to load at your own pace and holds far more than one truck load. For a single sofa or a small pile, a crew and truck service may be simpler.
Yes, once refrigerant has been recovered from any unit that has it. Refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners need recovery first. Tell us which appliances you have when you book.
No. Electronics are banned from New York landfills under the Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act. Set them aside for a separate recycling route.
Not if it sits entirely on private property such as your driveway. Street placement usually needs a municipal permit, and in New York City those permits come from NYC DOT, not DSNY.
The standard rental period is 7 days, and longer rentals are available. Call (833) 748-4153 to arrange the schedule that fits your project.
