A 10 yard dumpster measures about 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and 3.5 feet tall, and it holds roughly 3 pickup truck loads of debris. If you want to rent a 10 yard dumpster in Kansas City, Kansas City Porta Pros rents them by the day, week or month, and daily rates for a 10 yard trash dumpster run from 51 to 112 dollars depending on term and load type.
A 10 cubic yard dumpster is the smallest roll off most companies stock, built for cleanouts, small remodels and yard debris rather than full demolition. The 10-yard dumpster dimensions run about 12 feet by 8 feet on the ground, sitting around 3.5 feet high at the wall, low enough to toss a bag over the side without a ladder. Among the 10 yard dumpster sizes we stock, this is the smallest, and it is the size most homeowners ask for by name once they know their 10 yard dumpster measurements. If you are gutting a bathroom or clearing a garage in Kansas City, this size usually beats a 20 yard dumpster rental on price without leaving you short on room. Need to compare footprints side by side before you decide? The dumpster sizes and dimensions page breaks down every size we haul. Delivery trucks need about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the unit to set it down safely, so measure your driveway or alley before booking.
Pricing depends on how long you keep it and what goes inside, and the table below shows where a small dumpster typically lands.
| duration | typical range |
|---|---|
| day | $51 - $112 |
| week | $426 - $778 |
| month | $91 - $500 |
Most weekend home projects only need a day or two, while a full month rental suits an ongoing renovation. For a deeper look at what drives the number up or down, see dumpster rental cost or the general roll-off dumpster rental overview. Homeowners doing a kitchen tear-out or deck removal in North Kansas City, about 2.6 miles northwest of downtown, usually land toward the lower end of that range because the load stays light and mixed debris. Contractors juggling a bigger job might pair a dumpster with a temporary fence rental to keep a work zone secured, or add a storage container rental for tools and materials on site.
Placement in the street or right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery; we have not verified a specific Kansas City ordinance number for roll off placement, so check with the relevant department directly rather than assume your driveway or curb is automatically fine. If the dumpster sits entirely on private property, most jobs move forward without extra paperwork, but a townhome or shared lot in Randolph, roughly 5.9 miles northeast, or a tight urban lot downtown, can change that answer fast. Our dumpster permit requirements page walks through what to ask the city and what we need from you before drop off. Once you know where it is landing, check what cannot go in a dumpster and dumpster weight limits so the load does not get rejected at pickup. Construction crews juggling multiple containers on an active site often pair this with our construction dumpster rental service for scheduled swaps.
A 10 yard box is not the only piece of a job site. Many Kansas City customers renting a small dumpster also need a portable toilet rental or a standard porta potty rental for crew use, especially on projects that stretch past a weekend. If the crew includes more than a couple people, OSHA 1926.51(c)(1) sets toilet ratios for construction sites, generally one facility for 20 workers or fewer. Renovation and demo work also kicks up debris that OSHA 1926.25 says has to be cleared from the work area regularly, which is exactly what a roll off is for. Homeowners tackling a single room often start at home renovation porta potty for the sanitation half of the plan, and check porta potty rental cost to budget both pieces together.
About 3 pickup truck loads, or roughly 4,000 pounds depending on material. It suits single-room remodels, small roof tear-offs and yard cleanups. Heavier loads like concrete or shingles fill the weight limit before the space runs out, so check dumpster weight limits first.
Most rentals run by the day, week or month, and pricing scales with each. A weekend cleanout might only need a day or two, while a slower renovation in Kansas City often books the full week or month rate instead.
Only after confirming with the city. Right of way placement rules were not verified for this page, so call ahead rather than guess. Private driveways and lots are usually simpler, but shared property lines in dense neighborhoods can complicate things.
The 10 yard dumpster size is the smallest roll off in the lineup, smaller than a 20 or 30 yard box but still big enough for a single room. It is the right call when the job is a cleanout, not a demolition.
A 10 yard usually covers one room. For whole-house projects or heavier tear-outs, step up to a 20 yard dumpster rental or 30 yard dumpster rental instead, since overfilling a small box just means a second haul.
Not always, delivery is often billed separately. Expect a delivery fee on top of the rental rate; ask when you book so the quote on request a quote reflects the full cost before the truck shows up.
Yes. Kansas City Porta Pros delivers 10 yard dumpster rental across Kansas City and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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