Georgia Cost GuideWhat does the size name mean?
Roll-off containers are named for the number of cubic yards of space inside them. Going up a size usually adds length or height to the box, and many rental companies post the outside measurements of each size on their websites. Check those against the spot where it will sit, with room for the truck to back in and set it down.
These are estimates from what Georgia dumpster companies publish, not quotes, and we do not name any company. Each size's range comes from the companies that list that size, so the ranges do not always climb neatly from small to large. See what a dumpster rental costs in Georgia for every size and fee side by side.
Which size fits which job?
Use these as starting points, not rules. Describe the job to the company and ask what it would send.
- 10 or 12 yard: A garage or attic cleanout, a bathroom remodel, or a load of heavy material such as dirt, brick or concrete, where a small box keeps the weight in check. The 10 yard size is estimated at $320 to $360+ and the 12 yard at $310 to $360+.
- 14 or 15 yard: A kitchen remodel, a basement cleanout or new flooring through much of a house, and a common choice for a roof on a modest home. The 15 yard size is estimated at $350 to $400+ and the 14 yard at $300 to $370+.
- 20 yard: A remodel that touches several rooms, a roof on a larger house or a move-out where furniture is going too. It is estimated at $360 to $460+.
- 30 yard: Bulky, lighter debris in quantity, such as a whole-house cleanout with furniture or the framing and drywall from a large addition. It is estimated at $470 to $550+.
If you are torn between two sizes, ask for both prices. Neighboring sizes are often priced close together, and a second container for the debris that did not fit costs far more than the step up would have.
Why can a dumpster that is not full still cost extra?
Most rentals come with a weight allowance, and the load is usually weighed when the company empties it at the landfill or transfer station. If it comes in over the allowance, you pay for the difference. Georgia companies post that charge at $70 to $75+ per extra ton. Roofing shingles, wet drywall, tile, plaster, brick and soil are the usual culprits.
For a heavy job, ask whether the company has a container meant for dense material and how high you are allowed to fill it. Some companies cap how high dirt or concrete can be loaded. Light, bulky items like furniture, carpet and cardboard fill the space well before they reach the limit.
How long will you need it?
The rental price covers a set number of days, and the clock matters as much as the size on a slow project. Plan the work so the container arrives when the demolition starts, not days before. Each day past the rental period is estimated at about $25 per day. If the job will run long, ask whether a longer rental up front costs less than paying for extra days later.
What should stay out of the dumpster?
Rules differ by company and by landfill, so ask for the list before you start loading. Paint, solvents, batteries, tires and appliances that hold refrigerant are commonly banned or charged extra. A mattress tossed in is usually charged on its own, estimated at $20 to $35+ per mattress. Never load the container past its top rim: many drivers will not haul an overfilled box until the extra is taken off.
When is junk removal the better choice?
A dumpster suits a project that makes debris over several days and a household that can do its own loading. When the pile already exists and you would rather not carry it, a junk removal crew loads and hauls it in one visit, and you pay for the space it takes in their truck. Junk removal by the load is estimated at $160 to $330+ per load. See what junk removal costs in Georgia to compare.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which size would you send for this job, and what does the next size up cost?
- Is the weight charge based on the landfill scale ticket, and can I get a copy?
- Do you have a container for dirt, concrete or roofing, and how high can I load it?
- How many rental days are included, and can I add days before the container arrives?
- What are the outside measurements, and will it fit where I want it?
Get each company's answers in writing, so you compare the same size, the same weight allowance and the same number of days from one quote to the next.
Prices mentioned here come from our Georgia junk removal and dumpster cost ranges, built from the prices and cost guides Georgia junk removal and dumpster companies publish on their public websites, collected November 2026.