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Chattanooga dumpster size guide

Five sizes, honest specs, and real Chattanooga-market price ranges. Rule of thumb: when in doubt, size up — a second haul costs more than the next size.

10

yard

12' L × 8' W × 3.5' H

$295–$425

10 Yard Dumpster

The compact workhorse. Low 3.5-foot walls make it easy to load by hand, and it fits in almost any Chattanooga driveway — even the tight ones on Signal Mountain.

Best for

  • Garage cleanouts
  • Small bathroom remodels
  • Concrete & dirt (heavy debris)
  • Yard waste

Specs

Holds: ≈ 3 pickup truck loads

Weight allowance: 1–2 tons typical

Footprint: 12' L × 8' W × 3.5' H

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15

yard

16' L × 8' W × 4' H

$345–$450

15 Yard Dumpster

The sweet spot for most home projects — big enough for a serious cleanout, small enough for a standard residential driveway.

Best for

  • Whole-room renovations
  • Flooring & carpet removal
  • Estate cleanouts
  • Roofing (up to ~20 squares)

Specs

Holds: ≈ 4.5 pickup truck loads

Weight allowance: 2 tons typical

Footprint: 16' L × 8' W × 4' H

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20

yard

22' L × 8' W × 4.5' H

$349–$500

20 Yard Dumpster

Chattanooga's most-rented size. Contractors love it, homeowners love it — it swallows a full kitchen remodel without breaking a sweat.

Best for

  • Kitchen remodels
  • Roof tear-offs
  • Deck demolition
  • Multi-room cleanouts

Specs

Holds: ≈ 6 pickup truck loads

Weight allowance: 2–3 tons typical

Footprint: 22' L × 8' W × 4.5' H

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30

yard

22' L × 8' W × 6' H

$350–$525

30 Yard Dumpster

Serious volume for serious projects. If you're gutting a house in Highland Park or framing an addition in Ooltewah, this is your box.

Best for

  • Home additions
  • New construction
  • Large demolition
  • Commercial cleanouts

Specs

Holds: ≈ 9 pickup truck loads

Weight allowance: 3–4 tons typical

Footprint: 22' L × 8' W × 6' H

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40

yard

22' L × 8' W × 8' H

$475–$600

40 Yard Dumpster

The biggest box on the truck. Best for commercial jobs and light, bulky debris — think full demolition, not dense material.

Best for

  • Commercial construction
  • Full home demolition
  • Industrial projects
  • Major renovations

Specs

Holds: ≈ 12 pickup truck loads

Weight allowance: 3–4 tons typical

Footprint: 22' L × 8' W × 8' H

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