A 30 yard dumpster measures roughly 22 feet long, 7.5 feet wide and 6 feet tall, and those 30 yard dumpster dimensions hold about 30 cubic yards of debris. That's the go-to size for a Durham roof tear-off, a whole-house cleanout or a mid-size remodel. If you're looking to rent 30 yard dumpster space for a big job, Durham Porta Pros offers a day, week or month term, priced below.
A 30 yard roll off dumpster is the size most Durham contractors reach for when a 20 yard box won't cut it and a 40 yard feels like overkill.
Think of a 30 yard box as a small garage laid on its side. At roughly 22 feet by 7.5 feet by 6 feet, the 30 yard dumpster size swallows framing lumber, drywall, old cabinets and shingles without much stacking strategy, and those same 30 yard dumpster measurements apply whether you're clearing a garage or a full job site. Compare that against the 10 yard dumpster for small cleanouts or the 20 yard dumpster for a kitchen gut job. If your project runs bigger than a single-family remodel, the 40 yard dumpster holds more volume. Full breakdowns of every box we stock, with side-by-side measurements, live on the dumpster sizes and dimensions page. Durham crews working near Gorman, about 8.3 miles northeast, often choose a 30 yard roll-off dumpster rental when a single dumpster needs to cover multiple trades over one job. Know your dumpster weight limits before loading shingles or concrete, since overage fees stack up fast on a box this size.
Pricing depends on rental length and what's going in the box. A day rental sits in the low range, a week rental costs more since you're keeping the box longer, and a month rental runs highest of all. That order holds every time: a longer rental never costs less than a shorter one.
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| Week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| Month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Delivery adds a separate fee, and that also scales with how long you keep the dumpster. Check the dumpster rental cost page for delivery fee ranges by duration. If you're comparing against other sizes before you commit, the construction dumpster rental guide walks through which size fits which job type, and what cannot go in a dumpster covers items that trigger extra charges or outright refusal.
Maybe, depending on where the box sits. If the dumpster goes on your own driveway or lawn, you're usually fine without paperwork. Placement in the public right of way, meaning the street or the curb strip, needs confirming with the City of Durham before delivery, since we don't have a verified local ordinance number to cite here. Check the dumpster permit requirements page for what to ask the city, and lean on Durham Porta Pros to help you figure out placement before the truck shows up. Either way, a roll-off truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it to drop the box cleanly, so measure your driveway or street frontage first. Homeowners near Chapel Hill, roughly 9.6 miles southwest of Durham, run into this most often on narrow older streets where curbside placement is tight.
Rental length is flexible. Day, week and month options all exist, and pricing scales with duration as shown above. Most remodel and cleanout jobs in Durham land somewhere between a week and a month, giving crews room to fill the box in stages without rushing.
Usually, if your driveway runs at least 22 feet with a bit of side clearance. The truck also needs about 60 feet of straight room behind the drop point. If your driveway's short or curved, ask Durham Porta Pros about alternate placement on the street or a side yard.
Tires, batteries, paint, chemicals and most electronics are off limits in a standard roll-off. Full detail on banned items and the fees they trigger sits on the what cannot go in a dumpster page. When in doubt, ask before you toss it.
Weight limits vary by what's inside, since shingles and concrete weigh far more than furniture or drywall per cubic yard. The dumpster weight limits page breaks down typical caps and overage charges so you're not surprised at pickup.
Often, yes. Roofing debris is heavy and compact, so a 30 yard box gives you volume to spare without maxing out weight too fast. Pair it with a look at construction site services if you're running a bigger renovation with multiple debris streams.
Yes. Durham Porta Pros delivers 30 yard dumpster rental across Durham and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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