Guide
Choosing a dumpster size
Picking a size comes down to two questions: how much space the debris takes, and how much it weighs. Answer both roughly and the company on the phone can do the rest.
Mon–Sat 6am–6pm, Sun 6am–11am (Mountain Time)
Estimate it in four steps
Picture pickup loads
Walk through and ask how many full truck beds the pile would fill. That number is easier to guess than cubic yards.
Pull out the heavy stuff
Count shingles, tile, concrete, brick and dirt separately. They decide the weight allowance, not the size.
Add a margin
Piles grow once work starts. Most people underestimate by a load or two.
Match it
Compare your count with the sizes table and round up rather than down.
One bigger box or a swap?
Go bigger when
- The debris is light and bulky, like furniture or brush
- The driveway has room for a long container
- You'd rather not wait on a second delivery
Swap a smaller one when
- The load is heavy and would exceed a big box's allowance
- The drop spot is short or tight
- The project runs in phases, like demolition then cleanup
The rim is the limit
A roll-off can't leave with debris sticking up over the sides, because it has to be covered and pulled up onto the truck. If the pile is going to be just over the top of one size, take the next one.
Not sure? Describe the job on the call. The company sees these every day and will steer you.
Ready when your project is
Talk to a local roll-off company
An independent dumpster rental company serving the Pikes Peak region answers. Have a rough idea of the debris and the spot for the box, and the rest takes a few minutes.
Rent a roll-off in Colorado Springs
Say what's going in and where the container can sit. The company on the call quotes size, drop-off date and price.
Call (719) 728-1966Mon–Sat 6am–6pm, Sun 6am–11am (Mountain Time)
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