A 10 yard dumpster measures about 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and just over 3 feet tall, holding roughly 4 pickup truck loads of debris. Saint Paul Porta Pros rents these day, week and month for cleanouts, small remodels and yard jobs where a driveway is tight and a bigger box won't fit, and pairs well with a standard porta potty rental on jobs that need both.
The size question comes up before every other one, so here's the real answer. A 10 cubic yard dumpster runs about 12 feet by 8 feet on the ground and stands roughly 3.5 feet tall on the low wall, though wall height varies some by manufacturer. That footprint suits a garage cleanout, a small bathroom tear-out, or a fence removal job in a Saint Paul backyard where access is narrow, and if the same yard needs a barrier during the work, see temporary fence rental. If you're comparing 10 yard dumpster measurements against the next size up, check dumpster sizes and dimensions before you book, because guessing small and swapping mid-job costs more than starting right. Delivery still needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, same as any roll-off dumpster rental or storage container rental, so measure your alley or driveway before the truck shows up. If you're not sure this size fits your project, the 10 yard dumpster rental breakdown below and our how many porta potties do i need style sizing logic both point the same direction: rent for the job, not the guess.
Pricing runs by duration, much like the tiers on porta potty rental cost, and a longer rental never costs less than a short one. Day rates for a dumpster this size sit toward the lower end of what we quote; weekly rentals cost more because you're keeping the box on site longer, and a full month costs more still. Delivery is billed separately, similar to how a porta potty rental per day quote separates delivery from the daily rate.
| duration | typical range |
|---|---|
| day | $51 - $112 |
| week | $426 - $778 |
| month | $91 - $500 |
Delivery fees for a day rental typically run $100 to $500 depending on distance and access. For a full breakdown across every container size, see dumpster rental cost or compare against a 20 yard dumpster rental if your pile looks bigger than four truckloads. Weight limits apply too, covered on dumpster weight limits, and certain materials just aren't allowed in any size box, listed on what cannot go in a dumpster; a 40 yard dumpster rental makes more sense once you're past several truckloads.
Maybe, depending on where the container sits. If the dumpster goes on your own driveway or yard, permitting usually isn't a concern, the same way a porta potty permit requirements question mostly disappears on private property. Placement in the public right of way, meaning the street or curb strip, needs confirming with the City of Saint Paul before delivery, since we don't have a verified ordinance number to cite here. Check our dumpster permit requirements page for the questions to ask the city, and keep OSHA 1926.25 in mind on active job sites, since it requires debris to be cleared from work areas regularly rather than left to pile up around the container. Construction crews juggling a dumpster alongside portable toilets should also look at construction site services and construction dumpster rental for the full site setup, and OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) still governs toilet counts on that same job regardless of dumpster size; if the crew needs a wash-up station too, see handwashing station rental.
Most renters keep it a week, but day and month terms both work. A quick cleanout in West St. Paul, 4.3 miles south of Saint Paul, might only need a day rate, while a slow remodel is cheaper billed monthly. Match the term to your actual timeline.
Household junk, small demo debris, yard waste and light construction scrap all fit. Heavier material like concrete or shingles hits weight limits fast even in a small box; check dumpster weight limits before loading.
Only with the city's sign-off. Right-of-way placement in Saint Paul needs confirming directly with the city, since rules vary by street and neighborhood; driveway placement avoids the question entirely.
A few days out works for most jobs. Rush jobs happen too, and for true last-minute needs our emergency porta potty rental page explains how fast we can turn those around. Same-week delivery is usually possible if your address has clear access and you're within Saint Paul or nearby towns like Roseville, 9.0 miles northwest.
Yes. Beyond Saint Paul proper, delivery reaches Maplewood, Eagan, Inver Grove Heights and other nearby towns; see service areas for the full list and distances, or check porta potty rental in Saint Paul for the city page itself.
Yes. Saint Paul Porta Pros delivers 10 yard dumpster rental across Saint Paul 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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