What is a Roll-Off Dumpster?
A roll-off dumpster is a large, open-top rectangular container that is loaded onto and off a specialized roll-off truck via a hydraulic hook-lift system. The container literally "rolls off" the truck at your site, rests on the ground during your rental period, and rolls back onto the truck for pickup. This design allows for straightforward top-loading of bulk waste and easy truck maneuverability in tight NYC streets.
Roll-off dumpsters are the preferred choice for projects generating large volumes of waste — construction sites, major home renovations, commercial gut renovations, roofing projects, and large-scale estate or hoarder cleanouts. They're also the most versatile option because they can be placed virtually anywhere a truck can access.
Roll-Off Dumpster Size Guide
10-Yard Roll-Off
Dimensions (approx): 12 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4 ft high
Capacity: ~3 pickup truck loads
Best for: Small home cleanouts, single bathroom remodel, carpet removal, small landscape projects
NYC note: Fits in a standard NYC parking space — great for brownstone driveways
15-Yard Roll-Off
Dimensions (approx): 16 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4.5 ft high
Capacity: ~4.5 pickup truck loads
Best for: Medium home cleanouts, 2–3 room renovations, small commercial fit-outs
20-Yard Roll-Off
Dimensions (approx): 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4.5 ft high
Capacity: ~6 pickup truck loads
Best for: Full kitchen remodels, whole-home flooring, large estate cleanouts, medium office renovations
30-Yard Roll-Off
Dimensions (approx): 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 6 ft high
Capacity: ~9 pickup truck loads
Best for: Large renovations, roofing tear-offs, basement gut, construction debris, large commercial cleanouts
40-Yard Roll-Off
Dimensions (approx): 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 8 ft high
Capacity: ~12 pickup truck loads
Best for: Major demolition projects, new construction, large commercial work, campus cleanouts
Roll-Off Swap-Out Service
For ongoing construction projects that generate continuous waste, our swap-out service ensures you're never waiting for an empty container. When your roll-off is full, simply call us and we'll arrive within 24 hours to swap the full container for a clean empty one. No project downtime, no overfilled containers.
Roll-Off Dumpster Pricing in NYC
All-inclusive pricing (delivery, pickup, disposal, applicable permits):
- 10-yard: Starting at $350
- 15-yard: Starting at $425
- 20-yard: Starting at $550
- 30-yard: Starting at $700
- 40-yard: Starting at $900
Call (917) 268-0207 for a quote specific to your borough and project type.