The 30-yard dumpster measures about 22 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 6 feet tall, and holds roughly 12 pickup-truck loads. That capacity is why it lands between the 20-yard ($695) and the 40-yard ($895), it is the go-to…

The 30-yard dumpster measures about 22 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 6 feet tall, and holds roughly 12 pickup-truck loads. That capacity is why it lands between the 20-yard ($695) and the 40-yard ($895), it is the go-to for jobs that overwhelm a smaller bin but do not fill the largest one. A full roof tear-off on a Highlands foursquare, a whole-home cleanout in Old Louisville, or a gut renovation in Crescent Hill will typically fill a 30-yard where a 20-yard would need a second haul.
Decision-fit comes down to volume against space. A 10-yard fits a single bathroom remodel; a 30-yard fits a roof tear-off or a multi-room renovation, the trade-off is driveway footprint versus debris capacity. If the project is a single-room cleanout or a small deck teardown, the 20-yard at $695 saves money and space. If the job is a full-house estate clean-out in Fern Creek or a contractor framing a new build in Shively, the 30-yard's 12-load capacity prevents the overage of ordering two smaller bins. Weight matters too: for heavy, dense debris like concrete, dirt, or full roofing loads, a shorter 30-yard sits lower and stays legal for road transport, which is why it suits shingle tear-offs on the tight streets of Germantown and Butchertown.
Booking runs in three plain steps. First, call (502) 788-7363 and give the delivery street, say, a job site off Bardstown Road or a driveway in St. Matthews. Second, the 30-yard is dropped, usually within 24 hours, placed on plywood or boards to protect the driveway surface. Third, load it, then call for pickup; disposal is already inside the $795. A dumpster rental is not junk removal, the crew drops the bin and hauls it off, but the customer or their contractor loads it. For streets in Old Louisville, Portland, or Clifton where the bin must sit on the public right-of-way rather than private property, a Louisville Metro permit may be required; placement on your own driveway or lot needs none. The flat $795 holds whether the drop is in Clifton near the Water Tower or out toward Fern Creek, one price, one bin, all-in.
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