Driveway friendly dumpsters for New York homes. Cleanouts, garage clear outs, moving prep, and renovation debris, with sizes that fit a normal home and lot.
Residential dumpster rental is the simplest version of what we do: a container in your driveway, a week to fill it, and a truck that takes it away when you are done. No job site logistics, no permits in most cases, no crew to coordinate. You call (833) 748-4153, pick a size, and the box shows up where you want it. Homeowners across New York use our dumpsters for cleanouts, garage clear outs, basement and attic clearing, moving prep, and home renovation debris, and the process is the same every time.
New York homes produce more debris than most states, because they are older. The median home here was built in 1959, and in Buffalo and Rochester the median home dates to 1939 or earlier. Old homes mean plaster walls, old kitchens and baths, worn roofs, and basements that have been collecting belongings for decades. A cleanout in a house like that is not a weekend of tidying, it is a real project, and a dumpster in the driveway turns it from a dozen trips to the transfer station into one phone call.
| 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 garage cleanout or a single room clear out usually takes a 10 yard dumpster. A basement finish, a deck removal, or a downsizing cleanout takes a 15 yard dumpster. A whole room remodel, a roofing tear off, or a full house cleanout takes a 20 yard dumpster, our most popular size. A whole home renovation or an estate cleanout takes a 30 yard dumpster. The 40 yard dumpster is for the largest cleanouts and demolition work. If you are torn between two sizes, tell us the rooms involved and we will point you to the right one.
Garage cleanouts. The most common residential job. Old furniture, boxes, broken tools, sports gear, and the things that migrated to the garage over the years. A 10 or 15 yard box handles most garages in one load. Break furniture down, stack flat items along the floor, and fill gaps with bagged debris.
Basement and attic clearing. Basements and attics in old New York homes hold decades of belongings, and clearing them is heavy work. A 15 or 20 yard box fits the contents of a typical basement or attic. Wet basement material is heavy, so mention water damage when you book.
Moving prep and downsizing. Clearing rooms before a move, or downsizing from a house to an apartment, produces furniture and boxes in bulk. A 15 or 20 yard box holds the contents of several rooms. Plan the cleanout room by room, and set aside donations and recyclables before you start loading.
Home renovation debris. A bathroom remodel, a kitchen refresh, flooring through several rooms, or a siding replacement. Renovation debris is mixed and bulky, and the 15 and 20 yard boxes are the standard sizes. Plaster from old walls is heavy, so tell us your home's age when you call.
Yard cleanups. Storm debris, tree limbs, brush, and a season of yard waste. A 10 yard box handles a small cleanup, and a 20 or 30 yard box handles a large one. Our yard waste dumpster rental page covers storm debris and seasonal cleanups in detail.
Pre sale cleanouts. Clearing a house before listing it, or clearing out after a tenant moves out, is a 15 or 20 yard job in most cases. Landlords turning over apartments in Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, and Buffalo use our dumpsters regularly, because renter turnover is year round in those cities.
Most residential dumpsters sit in the driveway, which generally needs no permit anywhere in New York State. Place the box where it blocks the least: close to the door you will carry debris through, clear of the sidewalk, and clear of the neighbors' access. A 10 or 15 yard box fits most driveways easily. A 20 or 30 yard box is 22 feet long, so measure your driveway before you book, and mention short driveways on the call. Boards under the container rails protect asphalt in summer heat, pavers, and decorative concrete, so mention your driveway surface when you book.
If your home is in a community with a homeowners association or a condo board, check its rules before you book. Some communities restrict dumpster placement, size, or how long a container can sit in a driveway, and the rules vary by community. We do not have a list of community rules, so a quick check with your board or management saves a problem on delivery day. The same goes for rental properties: if you are a tenant, confirm with your landlord before the container arrives.
Good neighbor tip: tell your neighbors the dumpster is coming and how long it will stay. A short heads up prevents complaints, and it keeps the box from becoming a neighborhood dumping spot while you are at work. Call (833) 748-4153 if you want to talk through placement.
Heavy debris is the rule that matters most for residential jobs. Concrete, brick, dirt, and stone must go in a small container, usually a 10 yard box, because a large container full of heavy material cannot legally be hauled. If your project includes a concrete patio, a brick garden wall, or a dirt pile, plan a separate small container for the heavy portion. Roofing shingles are heavy too, and a roof tear off needs a weight conversation before you book. Plaster from old walls is heavier than drywall, so a renovation in a pre 1960 home may use the weight allowance faster than you expect. Tell us the materials when you call, and we will match the box to the load.
Household junk, furniture, mattresses, carpet, drywall, plaster, wood, siding, roofing shingles, concrete in small amounts, brick in small amounts, dirt in small amounts, and yard waste are all fine in a residential dumpster. New York law keeps some items out of every dumpster, whatever the job:
Mattresses are generally accepted. Appliances are fine once refrigerant has been recovered from any unit that has it. 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 residential 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. A short driveway in Queens, a steep Hudson Valley driveway, or a Buffalo street narrowed by snowbanks all change the delivery plan, and the booking call is where we sort that out. 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 cut long items to fit. Keep the load level with the top rail, and never let debris stick out over the sides. Work room by room so you can see progress, and set aside donations and recyclables before you start, because once something is in the box it is gone. If you fill the box before the job is done, call us and we can arrange a pickup and, if needed, a second container.
A garage or single room cleanout usually takes a 10 yard box, a multi room cleanout takes a 15 or 20 yard box, and a whole house cleanout takes a 20 or 30 yard box. Tell us the rooms involved and we will confirm.
Boards under the container rails spread the load and protect asphalt, pavers, and decorative concrete. Mention your driveway surface when you book and we will note it for the driver.
Generally no. A dumpster placed entirely on private property needs no permit anywhere in New York State. Street placement usually needs a municipal permit.
Yes, furniture and mattresses are generally accepted. Hazardous waste, wet paint, tires, batteries, propane tanks, electronics, and asbestos containing material are not allowed.
The standard rental period is 7 days, and longer rentals are available. Call (833) 748-4153 to arrange the schedule that fits your project.
Check with your board or management before you book. Some communities restrict placement, size, or how long a container can stay. Rules vary by community, so a quick check saves a problem on delivery day.
