Cleanouts
Picking the Right Dumpster Size for a Kansas City Home Cleanout
A practical sizing guide for whole-home cleanouts in Kansas City, based on the size we actually drop on these jobs.
Apr 12, 2026 · 6 min
Size guide
All six sizes,
side by side.
From the 10 yard (single-room jobs and heavy concrete loads) up to the 40 yard (whole-house demos). Find the one that fits, or use the sizing guide.
Visual scale
Each size at the same scale.
12 × 8 × 3.5 ft
14 × 8 × 4 ft
16 × 8 × 4 ft
22 × 8 × 4.5 ft
22 × 8 × 6 ft
22 × 8 × 8 ft
The table
Compare specs + best fit.
| Size | Dimensions | Holds | Wt. cap | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10yd | 12 × 8 × 3.5 ft | ~3 pickup loads | 2 tons | Small jobs · single room · heavy material | Details → |
| 12yd | 14 × 8 × 4 ft | ~4 pickup loads | 2.5 tons | A step up from the 10 · heavy or moderate-volume | Details → |
| 15yd | 16 × 8 × 4 ft | ~5 pickup loads | 3 tons | The middle ground · most flexible | Details → |
| 20yd | 22 × 8 × 4.5 ft | ~6 pickup loads | 4 tons | Most popular · whole-home cleanouts | Details → |
| 30yd | 22 × 8 × 6 ft | ~9 pickup loads | 5 tons | Big jobs · whole-house remodels | Details → |
| 40yd | 22 × 8 × 8 ft | ~12 pickup loads | 6 tons | Largest available · commercial-scale | Details → |
Sizing FAQ
Common questions on sizing.
Which dumpster size is most popular? +
The 20 yard, by a wide margin. About 60% of our residential drops are 20 yards. It hits the sweet spot for whole-home cleanouts and mid-size remodels. See 20 yard details.
What if I pick the wrong size? +
We can swap it out mid-job — bring the full one back to disposal and drop a fresh empty. Charged at flat rate plus tonnage. But the swap takes a day, so it's better to size up at the start if you're unsure.
Why do smaller dumpsters cost less per yard? +
Smaller sizes have lower transport costs and lower disposal tonnage caps. The cost-per-yard is actually similar across sizes — you're paying for both the volume and the weight allowance.