How Big Is a 10 Yard Dumpster?
Ten cubic yards works out to those 12 by 8 by 3.5 foot dimensions, give or take a few inches by manufacturer. That's small enough to tuck into a driveway or a tight lot in a neighborhood like Garfield or Lodi, both a short drive from Passaic, and it still swallows a garage cleanout or a small deck teardown without much trouble. If you're staring at a pile of shingles or scrap wood and can't tell whether 10 yards covers it, our dumpster sizes and dimensions page walks through the bigger sizes too, and the roll-off dumpster rental page covers what fits and what doesn't across the whole lineup. Delivery still needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck, so a long driveway or an open curb lane in Garfield, 2.5 miles northeast, or Lodi, 3.1 miles northeast, makes drop-off simpler than a boxed-in alley downtown.
What Can I Put in a 10 Yard Dumpster?
Household junk, yard waste, small demo debris and construction scraps all go in fine, but paint cans, tires and anything flagged hazardous do not. Check the what cannot go in a dumpster guide before you load, because contamination fees add up fast and nobody wants that conversation at pickup. Weight matters as much as volume here. Shingles and concrete rubble are heavy for their size, and the dumpster weight limits page explains how that plays into your final bill. If you're gutting a kitchen or tearing out flooring across Passaic, a 10 yard box fills faster than people expect, and stepping up to the 20 yard dumpster rental often saves a second haul.
Do I Need a Permit for a Dumpster in Passaic?
Placement on the street or in the public right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery, since we don't have a verified rule to point to here. If the dumpster sits entirely on your own driveway or lot, permitting usually isn't an issue, but curbside placement is a different question. Our dumpster permit requirements page lays out what to check and who to call. Passaic Porta Pros can help you figure out placement on-site, and if your job also needs fencing around the drop zone, the temporary fence rental page and chain link temporary fence options pair well with a roll-off on an active jobsite.
Pricing
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Most homeowners in Passaic rent by the day or the week rather than the month, since a 10 yard box is usually a short job. For a full construction timeline, the construction dumpster rental and 30 yard dumpster rental pages fit longer projects better. See the dumpster rental cost page for how delivery fees and service fees stack on top of the base rate.
How long can I keep a 10 yard dumpster?
Most rentals run by the day or the week, matching the table above. Longer jobs move to a monthly rate instead. Tell Passaic Porta Pros your project timeline up front and we'll match the duration to the work, whether that's a weekend cleanout or a multi-week renovation.
What's the difference between a 10 yard and a 20 yard dumpster?
A 10 yard box handles small cleanouts and light demo. A 20 yard holds roughly double the volume, better for full room remodels or bigger yard debris jobs. Check the 10 yard dumpster rental sizing against the 20 yard dumpster rental page before booking.
Will a 10 yard dumpster fit in my driveway?
Most residential driveways in Passaic handle it fine, since the footprint is about 12 by 8 feet. The truck still needs roughly 60 feet of straight clearance behind the drop point, so a curved or obstructed driveway may need a different spot.
Can I put a couch or mattress in it?
Bulky furniture usually fits by volume, but check locally on restrictions since some items get charged separately. The what cannot go in a dumpster page lists the items that never go in, hazardous or not.
Do you deliver to towns near Passaic?
Yes. Passaic Porta Pros delivers to Garfield, Lodi, Nutley and other towns near Passaic within a short drive. Check the service areas page for the full list, or request a quote directly for your address.
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