10 Cubic Yards
10 Yard Dumpster Rental in Athens, AL
Our smallest roll-off, sized for a single room, a bathroom gut, or a garage purge — enough room to work without paying for space you will not use.
- 10 ydCapacity
- 3 pickup-truck loadsPickup loads
- 1–2 tonsWeight allowance
The 10 yard is the container we point people toward when the job is real but contained — a single bathroom down to the studs, one room of flooring and drywall, or a garage that has not been cleared out in a decade. At 12 ft long, 8 ft wide, and 3.5 ft high, it holds about 3 pickup truck loads and carries a 1–2 ton weight allowance.
It is not the right size for a whole-house cleanout or a roof tear-off — for those, take a look at our 15 yard or 20 yard dumpsters. But for a focused project, the 10 yard is usually the more practical and more affordable choice, and it takes up less of the driveway while it is here.
Flat-rate pricing, no hidden fees, and delivery scheduled around your timeline — the same terms on every size we rent out of our Wilkinson Street yard. If you are not sure whether a 10 yard will cover your project, call (256) 800-6590 and describe what you are clearing out; we would rather size it right the first time than have you pay for a second haul.
What fits in a 10 yard dumpster
- Single bathroom gut down to the studs (tub, tile, vanity, subfloor)
- One-room cleanout — flooring, drywall, and old furniture
- Concrete, brick, or dirt from a small project (mind the weight limit)
- Garage, shed, or attic purge
- Yard debris from a modest cleanup — branches, brush, old fencing
- Small deck or fence tear-out
When a 10 Yard Is the Right Call
Bathroom remodels are the classic fit — a tub, tile, a vanity, and subfloor add up to real weight in a small footprint, and the 10 yard’s 1–2 ton allowance is built for exactly that. Concrete, brick, and dirt from a small excavation or patio tear-out are the other common load: heavy material that fills the weight limit long before it fills the box, which is why we often recommend this size specifically for concrete and dirt rather than anything bigger.
If your project also involves a full kitchen or more than one room, our residential dumpster rental page can help you compare sizes before you book.
What Actually Fits in This Size
Beyond bathroom and small remodel debris, the 10 yard handles a garage or shed that has turned into a storage unit, an attic purge, or yard debris from a modest cleanup — old fencing, brush, and branches. If yard waste is the main job, our yard waste service covers what this size can and cannot take.
What it is not built for: a whole house, a full kitchen gut, or a roof. Those loads outrun the 10 yard’s capacity fast, and we would rather steer you to the right size upfront than have the truck show up to a container that is already full.
Delivery Around Athens Driveways
At 12 ft long, the 10 yard is the easiest size to place — it fits nearly any driveway in Athens or Limestone County, from tighter in-town lots to gravel driveways out toward the county communities. We just need a flat, firm surface and enough overhead clearance for the delivery truck. Parts of the county sit on shallow limestone bedrock, so ground can be rockier than it looks in spots; our driver will confirm placement on arrival and use protective boards under the container.
Placing the dumpster on your own driveway generally needs no permit. If there is nowhere to put it but the street, check with the City of Athens before we schedule delivery — we can help you figure out which applies to your address.
Local fit
The 10 yard in Athens driveways
The 10 yard is the size that fits almost anywhere in the Athens area, which is part of why it is our most-booked container for smaller jobs. Older driveways near downtown Athens, newer subdivision driveways off US-31, and gravel drives out in the unincorporated parts of Limestone County all generally work without issue — the box is short enough that length is rarely the problem.
What we do check is overhead clearance for low branches or power lines and whether the surface is level enough to set the container flat. Given the shallow limestone shelf under a lot of the county, some driveways and yards are rockier or less even than they first appear, so our driver will pick the best spot on your property rather than forcing a fit.
Not sure?
Compare the other sizes
Sizing up costs you money you did not need to spend. Sizing down costs you a second haul. Here is the rest of the range.
15 Yard Dumpster
Kitchen remodel, basement cleanout, small roof tear-off, deck removal
View 15 yard 20Cubic yards20 Yard Dumpster
Whole-house cleanout, larger remodel, 20–30 square roof, flooring
View 20 yard 30Cubic yards30 Yard Dumpster
Major renovation, new-build construction, estate cleanout, demolition
View 30 yard 40Cubic yards40 Yard Dumpster
Commercial fit-out, large-volume light debris, teardown, roofing at scale
View 40 yardFAQs
10 Yard dumpster questions
What fits in a 10 yard dumpster?
A single bathroom remodel, one room of flooring or drywall, a garage or shed purge, or concrete and dirt from a small project. It holds about 3 pickup truck loads.
How much weight can a 10 yard dumpster hold?
The 10 yard is rated for 1–2 tons. That limit tends to matter most with heavy material like concrete, brick, or dirt — call us if you are not sure your project will stay under it.
Will a 10 yard dumpster fit in my driveway?
In almost every case, yes. At 12 ft long and 8 ft wide, it is the easiest size to place in both in-town and county driveways. We just need a flat, firm surface and clear overhead access.
What is the difference between a 10 yard and a 15 yard dumpster?
The 10 yard is 12 ft by 8 ft by 3.5 ft with a 1–2 ton limit; the 15 yard is 16 ft by 8 ft by 4 ft with a 2–3 ton limit. The 15 yard is the better fit for a kitchen remodel or basement cleanout.
How long can I keep a 10 yard dumpster?
Our standard rental period covers most projects of this size, and extensions are available if you need more time — call (256) 800-6590 to confirm timing before you book.
Ready when you are
Reserve a 10 yard dumpster in Athens
Call and you will speak to someone local who knows the streets, the permit rules and which box actually fits your driveway. Flat rate quoted up front.