4 tons · 7 days · delivery & pickup included
30 Yard Dumpster Rental in McAllen
A 30-yard dumpster is 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 6 feet high, and includes 4 tons and a 7-day rental. It holds about 10 to 15 pickup loads. It is our best size for large construction sites and home additions.
Book by 3 PM for guaranteed next-day delivery. Extra weight is $75 per ton; extra days are $25 each.
30-yard dumpster dimensions and specs
The 30-yard dumpster measures 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 6 feet high on the outside. It includes 4 tons (8,000 pounds) of debris and a 7-day rental, with delivery and pickup. It is for lighter, bulky debris; concrete, dirt, brick and sand go in a smaller dumpster.
| Outside size | 22 ft L × 8 ft W × 6 ft H |
|---|---|
| Volume | 30 cubic yards, about 10 to 15 pickup loads |
| Weight included | 4 tons (8,000 lb) |
| Over the limit | $75 per ton, by the exact pound |
| Rental period | 7 days, then $25 per extra day |
| Heavy debris | Not allowed in this size |
| Driveway space | About 22 ft × 8 ft, plus a straight path for the truck |
What fits in a 30-yard dumpster?
A 30-yard dumpster holds about 10 to 15 pickup-truck loads of debris. We recommend the 30-yard dumpster most for large construction sites and home additions. Weight still matters, so keep the 4-ton limit in mind as you load. Typical jobs that fit:
- New construction or a home addition
- A full-house gut or major renovation
- A large roof tear-off (watch the 4-ton limit)
- A big estate or property cleanout with furniture
These are typical examples. Bulky items take more room than you expect, so describe your job when you call.
How much weight can a 30-yard dumpster hold?
A 30-yard dumpster includes 4 tons, or 8,000 pounds. Bulky, light debris like lumber, drywall, packaging and furniture fills the space before the weight. Heavy debris like concrete, dirt, brick and sand is not allowed in the 30-yard dumpster.
Weight over 4 tons is $75 per ton, by the exact pound. A ticket of 4.25 tons means 0.25 ton over, or $18.75.
Is the 30-yard the right size, or should I go smaller?
If you expect to fill the 30-yard dumpster past the top rim, book a swap ahead of time; each swap is billed as a new rental. If your job is small, the 20-yard dumpster saves space on your driveway.
Ready for your 30-yard? Call before 3 PM for guaranteed next-day delivery.
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4.40 tons on the ticket − 4.00 included = 0.40 ton × $75 = $30.00
The load is weighed on the county landfill scale and billed by the exact pound, never rounded up to the next ton. A copy of the certified scale ticket comes with your final invoice, emailed 3 to 5 business days after pickup. How dumpster weight is billed
What can't go in the 30-yard dumpster
Hazardous chemicals, wet paint and batteries are not allowed. Fridges and AC units with Freon, mattresses and tires are $50 extra per item. Concrete, dirt, brick and sand are not allowed in this size.
30-yard dumpster questions
How tall are the walls on a 30-yard dumpster?
Six feet. That makes loading harder by hand, so many crews load from the open rear door first and throw lighter items over the top.
Is a 30-yard dumpster longer than a 20-yard?
No. Both are 22 feet long and 8 feet wide. The 30-yard dumpster has taller walls, so it needs the same driveway space.
How many pickup loads fit in a 30-yard dumpster?
About 10 to 15 pickup loads, assuming an 8-foot pickup bed loaded level holds 2 to 3 cubic yards.
Can you swap my 30-yard dumpster when it is full?
Yes. We pull the full dumpster and drop an empty one. Each swap is billed as a new flat-rate rental with its own 7 days and 4 tons.
Book your 30-yard dumpster
Call by 3 PM for guaranteed next-day delivery. 4 tons and 7 days included.