A 2-yard front-load dumpster is ideal for small businesses and can hold approximately 12 garbage bags. A 8-yard front loading dumpster, which can hold 56 garbage bags, is the best choice for larger businesses and restaurants. There are a variety of roll-off and open-top containers available, with sizes ranging from 10 to 40 yards.
Standard Roll-Off Dumpster Sizes 10 Yard Dumpster 14 ft x 7.5 ft x 3.5 ft. 4,000 - 6,000 pounds. 12 Yard Dumpster. 14 ft x 7.5 ft x 4 ft. 4,000-6,000 pounds. 15 Yard Dumpster. 16 ft.x7.5 ft.x 4.5ft....20 Yard Dumpster. 22 ft.x7.5 ft.x 4.5ft....30 Yard Dumpster. 22 ft.x7.5 ft.x6 ft.... 40-yard Dumpster. 22 ft. x 7.5ft. x 8ft.
Most common dumpster sizes are 10 to 40 cubic yards. The volume of a dumpster is named after its cubic yardage. Example: A 30 yard dumpster can hold 30 cubic yards worth of debris.