Waste Container Size Reference & Volume Visualizer
Explore nominal dumpster, skip and skip-bin capacities across the US, Canada, UK and Australia. This is a reference, not a sizing recommendation.
Cubic capacity describes volume, not physical dimensions, weight limits, accepted materials or local availability. Equal nominal capacities can have different shapes. Use the regional calculator for a planning estimate, then confirm provider requirements before booking.
Dense waste may reach weight restrictions before available volume is used. A larger container does not clear provider verification. For special or regulated waste, follow specialist disposal guidance rather than selecting an ordinary container here.
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United States dumpster planning catalogue
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SizeSolve planning catalogues
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United States
10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 40 yd³
US Dumpster Size CalculatorCanada
10, 12, 14, 15, 20, 30, 40 yd³
Canada Dumpster Size CalculatorUnited Kingdom
2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 yd³
UK Skip Size CalculatorAustralia
2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 m³
Australia Skip Bin Size CalculatorWhat the provider sample shows
This illustrative set covers 40 distinct provider brands, 10 in United States, 10 in Canada, 10 in United Kingdom, 10 in Australia. It is not a representative market survey. Counts describe these cited webpages only, not market share, every branch or guaranteed inventory.
The flags below record what was observed on the cited page. Dimensions published means physical dimensions were shown for at least one included capacity, not necessarily every size. Local availability caveat means the page explicitly signals location-specific size or availability variation; a service-area list alone does not qualify. False means not observed on that page, not proof that information or regional variation does not exist.
United States provider sample
10 sampled brands. Sources checked .
Distinct advertised nominal capacities in this sample: 6, 10, 12, 14, 15, 18, 20, 30, 40, 42 yd³.
- 6 yd³: 1 of 10 sampled providers
- 10 yd³: 10 of 10 sampled providers
- 12 yd³: 5 of 10 sampled providers
- 14 yd³: 1 of 10 sampled providers
- 15 yd³: 9 of 10 sampled providers
- 18 yd³: 1 of 10 sampled providers
- 20 yd³: 10 of 10 sampled providers
- 30 yd³: 10 of 10 sampled providers
- 40 yd³: 10 of 10 sampled providers
- 42 yd³: 1 of 10 sampled providers
8 of 10 publish dimensions for at least one included capacity; 3 of 10 explicitly signal location-specific availability on the cited page.
| Provider | Advertised nominal capacities (yd³) | Dimensions published | Local availability caveat | Source | Checked date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM | 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 40 yd³Eligible temporary roll-off sizes only. | Observed | Observed | Source: WM10 Yard Dumpster Rental | Waste Management | |
| Republic Services | 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 yd³Residential roll-off inventory. | Observed | Not observed | Source: Republic ServicesResidential Dumpster Rental | Republic Services | |
| Waste Connections | 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 40 yd³Source explicitly notes available sizes may vary by location. | Observed | Observed | Source: Waste Connections40 Yard Roll Off Container | Maximum Capacity Waste Solution | |
| Rumpke | 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 40, 42 yd³Only Roll Off Options included; permanent commercial containers excluded. | Not observed | Not observed | Source: RumpkeCommercial Waste Containers | Rumpke | |
| Granger Waste Services | 6, 10, 14, 18, 20, 30, 40 yd³Includes explicitly temporary Convertainers and roll-offs; some sizes have area/availability restrictions. | Observed | Observed | Source: Granger Waste ServicesDumpster Rental & Roll-Off Containers | Residential & Commercial | |
| Budget Dumpster | 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 40 yd³Source notes exterior dimensions can vary; that is not a size-availability caveat. | Observed | Not observed | Source: Budget DumpsterThe Complete Breakdown of Dumpster Rental Sizes | Budget Dumpster | |
| Dumpsters.com | 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 40 yd³Specific first-party Gainesville inventory page. | Observed | Not observed | Source: Dumpsters.comEasy Dumpster Rentals in Gainesville, GA | Dumpsters.com | |
| ASAP Site Services | 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 yd³Roll-off dumpster table only. | Observed | Not observed | Source: ASAP Site ServicesConstruction Site Solutions | ASAP | |
| Discount Dumpster Co. | 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 yd³First-party location inventory. | Observed | Not observed | Source: Discount Dumpster Co.Roll Off Dumpster Rental in Melbourne, FL | Discount Dumpster Co. | |
| redbox+ Dumpsters | 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 yd³Explicit discrete sizes only. | Not observed | Not observed | Source: redbox+ DumpstersDumpster Sizes | Compare 10–40 Yard Roll-Off Options | redbox+ Dumpsters |
Canada provider sample
10 sampled brands. Sources checked .
Distinct advertised nominal capacities in this sample: 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 20, 30, 40 yd³.
- 4 yd³: 4 of 10 sampled providers
- 6 yd³: 4 of 10 sampled providers
- 8 yd³: 2 of 10 sampled providers
- 9 yd³: 1 of 10 sampled providers
- 10 yd³: 9 of 10 sampled providers
- 12 yd³: 2 of 10 sampled providers
- 14 yd³: 5 of 10 sampled providers
- 15 yd³: 4 of 10 sampled providers
- 20 yd³: 9 of 10 sampled providers
- 30 yd³: 6 of 10 sampled providers
- 40 yd³: 8 of 10 sampled providers
6 of 10 publish dimensions for at least one included capacity; 1 of 10 explicitly signal location-specific availability on the cited page.
| Provider | Advertised nominal capacities (yd³) | Dimensions published | Local availability caveat | Source | Checked date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Save Disposal | 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 yd³Canadian roll-off bins in cubic yards. | Observed | Not observed | Source: Super Save DisposalRoll Off Dumpster Rental & Disposal Bins | Super Save Group | |
| Trash King | 10, 12, 15, 20, 30, 40 yd³Explicit temporary bin sizes. | Not observed | Not observed | Source: Trash KingTrash Bins - Trash King | |
| Scarborough Disposal | 4, 10, 14, 20, 40 yd³Explicit waste-bin inventory. | Observed | Not observed | Source: Scarborough DisposalWaste Bin Sizes in Toronto - Scarborough Disposal | |
| Bin There Dump That | 4, 6, 9, 12, 14, 20 yd³Use the page's Canadian lineup, not the U.S. lineup; page says sizes can vary by location. | Observed | Observed | Source: Bin There Dump ThatDumpster Sizes Available With Bin There Dump That | What Dumpster Size Do You Need? | |
| 310-DUMP | 10, 15, 30, 40 yd³Explicit roll-off bin sizes. | Observed | Not observed | Source: 310-DUMPRoll Off Bin Rentals For Your Home, On-Demand & On Budget | |
| Gorilla Bins | 4, 6, 10, 14, 20, 30, 40 yd³Inventory rows used; no physical dimension values were recorded from indexed page text. | Not observed | Not observed | Source: Gorilla BinsJunk Removal & Disposal Bin Rental Toronto | Gorilla Bins | |
| Waste Away Bin Rental | 8, 10, 14, 20 yd³Explicit bin sizes only. | Not observed | Not observed | Source: Waste Away Bin RentalRubbish Mount Forest | Services | Waste Away Bin Rental | |
| Abby Bin Services | 10, 20, 30, 40 yd³Explicit roll-off sizes. | Observed | Not observed | Source: Abby Bin ServicesBin Sizes - Abby Bin Services - Roll Off Container Rental | |
| Ontario Trucking & Disposal | 6, 8, 10, 14, 20, 30, 40 yd³Explicit bin-rental sizes. | Not observed | Not observed | Source: Ontario Trucking & DisposalOTD | BIN RENTALS | |
| In The Bin Disposal Service | 4, 6, 10, 15, 20, 40 yd³Explicit temporary bin sizes. | Observed | Not observed | Source: In The Bin Disposal ServiceBin Rental | In the Bin Disposal Service |
United Kingdom provider sample
10 sampled brands. Sources checked .
Distinct advertised nominal capacities in this sample: 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 yd³.
- 2 yd³: 4 of 10 sampled providers
- 3 yd³: 1 of 10 sampled providers
- 4 yd³: 8 of 10 sampled providers
- 6 yd³: 8 of 10 sampled providers
- 7 yd³: 2 of 10 sampled providers
- 8 yd³: 8 of 10 sampled providers
- 10 yd³: 3 of 10 sampled providers
- 12 yd³: 8 of 10 sampled providers
- 14 yd³: 2 of 10 sampled providers
- 15 yd³: 1 of 10 sampled providers
- 17 yd³: 1 of 10 sampled providers
- 20 yd³: 4 of 10 sampled providers
- 25 yd³: 1 of 10 sampled providers
- 30 yd³: 1 of 10 sampled providers
- 35 yd³: 3 of 10 sampled providers
- 40 yd³: 4 of 10 sampled providers
5 of 10 publish dimensions for at least one included capacity; 2 of 10 explicitly signal location-specific availability on the cited page.
| Provider | Advertised nominal capacities (yd³) | Dimensions published | Local availability caveat | Source | Checked date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIPPO Waste | 6, 8, 12 yd³HIPPOBAG dimensions on the page are excluded; postcode/availability language supports caveat flag. | Not observed | Observed | Source: HIPPO WasteSkip Hire in Canterbury – Book Online 24/7 With HIPPO | |
| Norris | 4, 6, 7, 8, 12 yd³Did not infer 20/30/40 from the page's generic 20–40 RoRo range. | Not observed | Not observed | Source: NorrisResidential Skip Hire | Domestic Skips For Home Projects | |
| Proskips | 4, 6, 8, 12 yd³Explicit traditional skip sizes and dimensions. | Observed | Not observed | Source: ProskipsSkip Sizes UK | Dimensions, Capacity & Choosing the Right Skip | |
| Smiths Gloucester | 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 35, 40 yd³Includes explicitly listed traditional and hook/RoRo bins. | Observed | Not observed | Source: Smiths GloucesterSkip Sizes - Smiths Gloucester Ltd | |
| TJ Waste | 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 17, 35 yd³Explicit size options only. | Not observed | Not observed | Source: TJ WasteSkip Hire Services - TJ Waste | |
| Cawleys | 20, 30, 40 yd³Only exact RoRo sizes used; page separately contains range-based traditional skip descriptions. | Not observed | Not observed | Source: CawleysSkip Hire Services – Cawleys | |
| Countrystyle Recycling | 4, 6, 8, 12 yd³Page explicitly says availability varies by area and demand. | Not observed | Observed | Source: Countrystyle RecyclingSkip Hire for Trade | Countrystyle Recycling | |
| Wheeldon Brothers | 2, 4, 8, 14, 20, 35, 40 yd³Includes the discretely stated 35-yard RoRo; permanent FEL and compactor inventory excluded. | Observed | Not observed | Source: Wheeldon BrothersSkip Hire Sizes | What Size Skip Do I Need? | |
| Chambers Waste Management | 4, 6, 10, 12 yd³Explicit skip capacities and dimensions. | Observed | Not observed | Source: Chambers Waste ManagementWhat size skip do I need? - Chambers Waste Management | |
| SunSkips | 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 20, 40 yd³Explicit discrete skip/RoRo sizes. | Observed | Not observed | Source: SunSkipsSkip hire sizes explained: Your complete guide | SunSkips |
Australia provider sample
10 sampled brands. Sources checked .
Distinct advertised nominal capacities in this sample: 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 7.5, 8, 9, 9.5, 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, 23, 31 m³.
- 2 m³: 8 of 10 sampled providers
- 2.5 m³: 2 of 10 sampled providers
- 3 m³: 8 of 10 sampled providers
- 4 m³: 9 of 10 sampled providers
- 4.5 m³: 1 of 10 sampled providers
- 5 m³: 2 of 10 sampled providers
- 6 m³: 9 of 10 sampled providers
- 7 m³: 4 of 10 sampled providers
- 7.5 m³: 1 of 10 sampled providers
- 8 m³: 4 of 10 sampled providers
- 9 m³: 4 of 10 sampled providers
- 9.5 m³: 1 of 10 sampled providers
- 10 m³: 6 of 10 sampled providers
- 12 m³: 5 of 10 sampled providers
- 15 m³: 2 of 10 sampled providers
- 17 m³: 1 of 10 sampled providers
- 20 m³: 1 of 10 sampled providers
- 23 m³: 1 of 10 sampled providers
- 31 m³: 1 of 10 sampled providers
8 of 10 publish dimensions for at least one included capacity; 1 of 10 explicitly signal location-specific availability on the cited page.
| Provider | Advertised nominal capacities (m³) | Dimensions published | Local availability caveat | Source | Checked date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kartaway | 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7.5, 9.5, 10, 12, 15, 20, 23, 31 m³Eligible skip/walk-in bins only; front-lift and wheelie products excluded. Region filter supports caveat flag. | Observed | Observed | Source: KartawayRange of Skip Bin Sizes | Kartaway | |
| West Bin | 2, 3, 4.5, 6, 7, 10, 12, 17 m³Explicit skip-bin sizes and dimensions. | Observed | Not observed | Source: West BinSkip Bin Sizes for Hire | Perth | A West Bin | |
| AOT Skip Bins | 2, 3, 4, 6, 9 m³Explicit advertised capacities. | Not observed | Not observed | Source: AOT Skip BinsFAQs - Frequently Asked Questions When Hiring Skip Bins | |
| Bin Hire Melbourne | 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12 m³Eligible temporary bins; physical bin dimensions not observed in text or photos. Pile-volume example excluded. | Not observed | Not observed | Source: Bin Hire MelbourneSkip Bin Range | Bin Hire Melbourne | |
| Kwik Skips | 2.5, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10 m³Explicit size table with dimensions. | Observed | Not observed | Source: Kwik SkipsSkip Bin Sizes | Small Skip Bin Hire to Large Skips | |
| Jim's Skip Bins | 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 m³Explicit advertised skip capacities. | Observed | Not observed | Source: Jim's Skip BinsSkip Bin Hire Victoria | Jim's Skip Bins | |
| Instant Waste Management | 2, 4, 7, 10 m³Explicit skip-bin sizes and dimensions. | Observed | Not observed | Source: Instant Waste ManagementSkip Bins Perth | Skip Bin Hire | Instant Waste Management | |
| Skippy Bins Brisbane | 2, 3, 4, 6, 9 m³Explicit size guide and dimensions. | Observed | Not observed | Source: Skippy Bins BrisbaneSkip Bin Sizes Guide | 2m3 to 9m3 | Skippy Bins Brisbane | |
| Aussie Skip Bins Brisbane | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 m³Detailed rows explicitly list 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 m3 with dimensions. | Observed | Not observed | Source: Aussie Skip Bins BrisbaneSkip Bin Sizes | Aussie Skip Bins Brisbane | |
| ASAP Bin Hire | 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 m³Includes explicitly advertised mini skips and temporary hook-lift bins; 15 m3 is explicitly advertised. | Observed | Not observed | Source: ASAP Bin HireSkip Bin Hire In Melbourne. Good Local Reputation | ASAP Bin Hire |
How this reference was built
We selected public first-party provider webpages describing temporary project-waste dumpsters, skips and skip bins. Each regional table records the brand, explicitly advertised nominal capacities in native units, source and check date. Repeated variants count once per brand and capacity. Branches, franchises and duplicate domains were not counted as extra brands.
We excluded wheelie bins, permanent front-load containers, compactors, bags, standalone trailers, junk-removal trucks and other ineligible products. We did not fill in intermediate sizes from a range or reinterpret tonnes, dimensions or truckloads as capacity. Prices, ratings, weight limits, bag equivalents and physical dimension values are not part of this dataset.
Sources were checked from through . Fleets and pages can change; availability and dimensions can differ by branch or product. Check the original source and speak to your provider for current details. This sample does not establish accepted materials, safe weight, site access or physical fit.
The research does not change SizeSolve's calculation assumptions, planning catalogues or material warnings. Read the SizeSolve methodology for the separate planning approach.
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