10-yard: A 10 yard dumpster is ideal for small jobs such as roof removals or household junk removal. 15-yard: A larger dumpster of 15 yards is ideal for large home renovations and major landscaping projects.
What is bigger the 15-yard dumpster than the 10-yard? The 10 yard dumpster can hold 1 ton or about 5-6 pickup truck loads. The 15 yard dumpster will hold 2 ton and approximately 6-8 pickup truck loads.
A 10 yard container usually holds between 2 and 3 tons or 4,000 to 6, 000 pounds. If you need to dispose of concrete or bricks, you can rent a dumpster that is heavy enough to hold 10 tons.