15 Yard Dumpster Rental in Plymouth, MA
The 15-yard is the size most people don’t think to ask for — they call asking about a 10 or a 20, and end up here anyway once we talk through the actual job. It’s built for exactly the gap between those two: bigger than a single contained space, but not a whole-house teardown.
The clearest way to know: if you pictured a 10-yard and worried it might fill up before you’re done, or pictured a 20-yard and it felt like more container than you need, you landed in the right spot. The 15-yard exists for jobs that outgrow “one small space” but don’t require a full demo container — a real single-room remodel, or a cleanout with more volume than a garage alone.
Dimensions & Size
Dimensions shift a bit by manufacturer, so treat these as typical rather than exact — we’ll confirm specifics when you book.
| Spec | |
|---|---|
| Length | 14–16 ft |
| Width | 7.5–8 ft |
| Height | 4–4.5 ft |
| Volume | 15 cubic yards (405 cu ft) |
| Pickup truck loads | About 4–5 |
What Actually Goes In One
This size covers three kinds of jobs well:
- A single-room remodelBathroom or kitchen demo: cabinets, tile, drywall, old fixtures, without the volume creeping into a second haul
- A bigger cleanoutGarage, basement, or estate cleanout with more volume than a 10-yard handles
- Flooring or a small deck removalTear-out debris plus general project waste in one container instead of two
Household junk, furniture, drywall, flooring, roofing shingles, and yard waste all go in without issue. Heavier material — concrete, brick, dirt — works in smaller quantities, but hits the weight allowance before the container looks full, same as any size.
What doesn’t go in is set by Massachusetts: mattresses and box springs (banned from standard disposal statewide since 2022), electronics, paint, fluorescent bulbs, tires, refrigerants, batteries, and anything hazardous or requiring asbestos abatement. (Full breakdown: what actually can’t go in a dumpster here.)
Cost in Plymouth
| Starting at | $495 |
| Weight included | 1.5 tons |
| Overage | $95/ton |
| Standard rental | 7 days |
| Extra day | $15/day |
That covers delivery, pickup, and the weight allowance above — debris type, tonnage, delivery access, and a street permit are what move the number from there. (Every size, side by side: see full pricing.)
10 vs. 15 vs. 20 — What Actually Decides It
| 10-Yard | 15-Yard | 20-Yard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (approx.) | 12 × 8 × 3.5 ft | 14–16 × 7.5–8 × 4–4.5 ft | 22 × 8 × 4.5 ft |
| Weight included | 1 ton | 1.5 tons | 2 tons |
| Best for | One room, garage, small demo | Single-room remodel, bigger cleanout | Kitchen remodel, roofing, major cleanout |
| Starting at | $425 | $495 | $575 |
If you’re genuinely between two sizes, sizing up by one tier almost always costs less than a second haul.
Where This Size Fits
- Kitchen remodel — cabinets, countertops, flooring, drywall from a single kitchen gut Residential →
- Roof tear-off — a mid-sized asphalt roof, especially with some layering Roofing →
- Garage or estate cleanout — more than a 10-yard handles, less than a full-house teardown Estate & Junk →
- Deck removal — decking, framing, and railings from a standard residential deck
If your project doesn’t cleanly match one of these, describing it on the phone gets you a more accurate answer than any list on this page.
Booking It
Call, describe the project
This determines the size, not a chart
Confirm placement
Driveway is simplest; street placement may need a Plymouth permit
Clear the drop spot
No vehicles, no low branches, gates unlocked
Load at your own pace
Debris below the rim, banned items set aside
Call ahead for pickup
Early or late, just let us know
Same-day delivery is available in Plymouth when the schedule needs it.
Where We Deliver
Plymouth and nearby Plymouth County towns.
Don’t see your town? Call — we may still be able to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a 15 yard dumpster rental?
Standard rental runs 7 days, with extra days available at $15 each if the job runs long.
How big is a 15 yard dumpster, really?
15 cubic yards — but the more useful number is 4 to 5 pickup truck loads, since that’s what most people are actually comparing it against.
Is a 15-yard overkill for a single bathroom?
Not usually — a full gut with tile, vanity, tub, and drywall is exactly the kind of job this size is built for. A simple cosmetic bathroom refresh might not generate enough debris to justify sizing up from a 10-yard, though, so it depends on how much is actually coming out.
Can I go over the 1.5-ton weight allowance partway through?
Yes — overage is billed at $95 per ton beyond what’s included, not an all-or-nothing cutoff. You’re not stuck if you misjudge slightly; it just adds to the final cost.
What’s the real difference between renting a 15 vs. just getting a second 10-yard?
Cost and hassle. A second 10-yard delivery means paying for two drop-offs and two pickups; a single 15-yard is one trip that covers the same ground for most projects in that size range.
Does a 15-yard fit a standard Plymouth driveway?
In most cases, yes — the container itself isn’t the limiting factor. The approach is: about 60 feet of straight clearance and 23–25 feet of overhead room for delivery.
Do I need a permit if it’s staying in my driveway?
No — permits only come into play if part of the container ends up on a public street.
Ready to Book?
If your project is a full single-room remodel or a cleanout with more volume than a garage alone, a 15-yard is probably your size — and now you know what it costs, what it holds, and where the line is against a 10 or a 20.