30 Yard Dumpster Rental in Owensboro, KY
Holds 170 to 190 trash bags with a 4-ton allowance. Built for whole-house cleanouts and new construction. Same-day delivery available in Owensboro.
22 ft Long
Dimensions
30 Cu Yd
Capacity
~4 Ton
Weight Limit
7 Days
Standard Rental
A 30 yard dumpster holds about 170 to 190 trash bags or 9 to 12 pickup truck loads, with a weight allowance around 4 tons. It’s the size most people land on for whole-house cleanouts, new construction, and major renovations touching multiple rooms at once, large enough to avoid a second delivery, still compact enough to fit most residential driveways. Call +1 (270) 368-3006 for same-day availability.
How Big Is a 30 Yard Dumpster?
A 30 yard dumpster holds 30 cubic yards of debris and waste, roughly 810 cubic feet. Typical external dimensions run 22 feet long, 7.5 feet wide, and 6 feet tall, noticeably taller than the 20 yard, since the extra capacity comes from added height as much as length. It’s roughly the length of a large box truck and about as tall as a standard privacy fence.
That footprint still fits comfortably in most residential driveways, taking up about the same space as two parking spots end to end. It’s one of the largest sizes we offer, so a clear, straight delivery path matters more here than with a smaller container.
30 Yard Dumpster Specs at a Glance
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft tall |
| Capacity | 30 cubic yards — roughly 810 cubic feet |
| Trash Bags | 170 to 190 standard 33-gallon bags |
| Pickup Truck Loads | About 9 to 12 full loads |
| Weight Allowance | Around 4 tons included |
| Standard Rental Period | 7 days (extensions available) |
| Best For | Whole-house cleanouts, new construction, major renovations, large demolition |
What Fits in a 30 Yard Dumpster?
| Project Type | Why This Size Works |
|---|---|
| Whole-house cleanout or estate cleanout | Enough room to clear an entire home in one rental, without running out of space partway through |
| New home construction | Handles framing scraps, packaging, and general job site waste across the length of a build |
| Major renovation touching multiple rooms | A full kitchen and two bathrooms, or a large addition, generates more debris than a single-room project |
| Large deck or structure removal | A big deck, shed, or outbuilding teardown produces bulky debris that fills space fast |
| Roofing on a larger home | A full tear-off on 2,000 to 3,000 square feet of roofing needs more room than a 20 yard comfortably provides |
| Large-scale demolition | Interior demo across several rooms or a full structure benefits from the added capacity |
The common thread is scale. A 30 yard is built for projects that would otherwise need a 20 yard rented twice, and renting the bigger size once is almost always the better value than paying for a second delivery mid-project.
About the 4-Ton Weight Limit
The included weight allowance is around 4 tons. For general debris, furniture, cabinets, drywall, packaging, that is typically plenty of room, since this size tends to be volume-limited rather than weight-limited for most cleanout and construction jobs. Worth knowing separately: there is also a legal road weight limit for what a truck can carry, generally 10 tons total for a fully loaded roll-off truck, which is a different number from your dumpster’s own weight allowance. If you go over your allowance, the standard overage rate is $75 to $100 per ton, confirmed with you before it’s charged, never added as a surprise. If your project includes dense material like concrete, brick, or a large volume of shingles, mention it when you call so we can size the weight allowance correctly from the start.
Is a 30 Yard Right for My Project, or Should I Size Down?
If your project is contained to a single room or a garage, a 30 yard is more space than you need, a 15 or 20 yard is the better value. If you’re clearing an entire house, building new, or renovating multiple rooms at once, the 30 yard is very likely correct, and it’s usually cheaper than renting a 20 yard twice once you factor in a second delivery fee. If you’re genuinely unsure, our full size guide walks through which size fits which project across the board.
Get a 30 Yard Dumpster for Your Next Big Project
If your project’s timeline runs long, common on larger builds, our guide on rental extensions and swap-outs covers what to expect if you need more time or a fresh container mid-project. And if you’re a contractor or property manager handling this kind of project regularly, our page for contractors and property managers covers what a standing relationship looks like for ongoing work.
30 Yard Dumpster FAQs
Book Your 30 Yard Dumpster in Owensboro
Whole-house cleanout, new construction, or a renovation bigger than one room? The 30 yard is usually the right call, and it's often the smarter choice over renting a smaller size twice. Call Owensboro Roll-Off Pros and describe your project, we'll confirm the size and give you a real price before we deliver.