10 cubic yards
10 Yard Dumpster Rental in Norwalk, CT
A compact, driveway-friendly container built for small jobs and heavy, dense debris: bathroom tear-outs, small roofs, and single-garage cleanouts across Fairfield County.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Norwalk
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 15 area communities
- DimensionsThe 10 yard container runs about 14 feet long, 7.5 feet wide, and 3.5 feet high, with low sides that make it easy to toss debris in by hand without needing a ladder.
- HoldsThat translates to roughly 50 to 70 kitchen-size trash bags of debris, which covers most single-room projects with room to spare.
- Weight includedThe flat rate includes 1 to 2 tons of debris, enough for a small remodel or a modest pile of concrete, dirt, or shingles.
- Space neededPlan on about 22 feet of clear, level driveway run for placement, 10 to 12 feet of width for the delivery truck to maneuver, and 23 to 25 feet of overhead clearance so the hoist arm can lift and lower the container without catching on branches, wires, or a garage roofline.
The 10 yard container in Norwalk, CT
The 10 yard is the size most homeowners in Norwalk's older neighborhoods reach for when a driveway is tight and the job is contained to one space: a single bathroom gut, a small roof tear-off, or a garage or attic cleanout. In SoNo, Cranbury, and East Norwalk, where triple-deckers and older bungalows often sit close together with narrow driveways, this smaller footprint is frequently the only container that fits without blocking a neighbor's access.
It also tends to be the smarter choice for dense, heavy debris rather than sheer mess. A patio tear-out near the harbor or a single-car garage cleanout in a Rowayton cottage produces material that's heavy for its size, concrete, brick, dirt, and the lower 1 to 2 ton allowance matches that weight profile better than a larger container you'd never fill by volume.
What Fits in a 10 Yard Dumpster
The 10 yard is sized for single-project jobs rather than whole-house work. It comfortably handles a full bathroom gut, a small roof tear-off, a one-car garage or attic cleanout, or a few cubic yards of concrete, brick, or dirt from a small hardscaping job.
- One bathroom remodel, start to finish
- Small roof or shed roof tear-off
- Garage, attic, or basement cleanout (single car or smaller)
- Concrete, brick, or dirt from a small patio or walkway job
- Yard waste from a moderate cleanup
Why Size Matters More Than You'd Think
Because this container tops out at 1 to 2 tons, it's actually the more economical choice for heavy, dense material like concrete or roofing shingles, even though a 20 yard looks like more space. Fill a 20 yard with concrete and you'll hit its tonnage allowance long before you fill it by volume. For light, bulky debris like furniture or yard waste, the 10 yard's low 3.5-foot sides fill up fast, and a 15 yard can be the better fit even for a similarly scaled project.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 10 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Roof shingles | up to about 10 squares (a garage, shed, or small single-layer tear-off) |
| Concrete, brick, or dirt | a few cubic yards, often the most economical size for pure heavy debris |
| Bathroom remodel | tub, vanity, tile, and drywall from one full bathroom |
| Yard waste | branches, brush, and a moderate cleanup's worth of trimmings |
| Household junk | a single-car garage or attic cleanout |
Suitability
Is the 10 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 10 yard for
- Single bathroom remodel or tear-out
- Small roof tear-off (garage, shed, or up to about 10 squares)
- One-car garage or attic cleanout
- Concrete, brick, or dirt from a small patio or walkway job
- Yard cleanup or moderate landscaping debris
Pick a different size for
- Whole-house cleanouts or multi-room remodels, which fill this size fast; a 15 or 20 yard usually costs less than a second haul
- Roofing jobs over about 10 squares
- Heavy demolition debris beyond the 1 to 2 ton allowance, where a size with more included tonnage avoids overage charges
Placing a 10 yard container on a Norwalk-area property
Norwalk's older neighborhoods, SoNo, East Norwalk, and Cranbury among them, tend to have narrow driveways and tight side-yard access, which makes the 10 yard's smaller footprint the practical choice for many in-town projects. Out toward Wilton or New Canaan, longer gravel or paver driveways give more placement options, but the right size still comes down to the job rather than the property. If your project calls for placing the container in the street rather than on a driveway, check with your town's public works department about a right-of-way permit; most residential jobs in Norwalk and the surrounding towns stay on the driveway and skip that step entirely.
Compare
Every size side by side
The smallest option in the lineup, best suited to single-room projects and dense debris rather than sheer volume.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | about 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | about 50-70 kitchen-size trash bags | 1-2 tons | Small home projects, roofing debris, concrete and dirt. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | about 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 80-100 kitchen-size trash bags | 2-3 tons | Garage cleanouts, flooring removal and yard waste. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 110-130 kitchen-size trash bags | 3-4 tons | Medium renovations, roofing jobs and large cleanouts. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high | about 170-190 kitchen-size trash bags | 4-5 tons | Multi-room remodels and estate cleanouts. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 230-250 kitchen-size trash bags | 5-6 tons | Commercial projects and major demolition work. |
Not quite right?
- 15 Yard Dumpster — the next size larger
- Compare all five sizes
- Read the full Norwalk sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 10 yard dumpster in Norwalk
Call (475) 242-2874. Tell us the material and the town, and you will get a flat price and a delivery window on the same call.
Mon–Sat 7:00am – 7:00pm
Answers
10 Yard Dumpster — questions we get asked
Is a 10 yard dumpster big enough for a full bathroom remodel?
For one bathroom, yes. A typical gut, including the tub, vanity, tile, and drywall, fits comfortably within the 1 to 2 ton allowance and the container's volume. If you're doing two bathrooms at once, ask about stepping up to a 15 yard.
Can I put concrete or dirt in a 10 yard dumpster?
Yes, and it's often the right size for it. Because concrete and dirt are heavy, a smaller container with a lower ton cap actually fits the material better than a larger one you'd never fill by volume.
How much driveway space do I need for delivery?
About 22 feet of clear, level run, 10 to 12 feet of width, and 23 to 25 feet of overhead clearance for the hoist arm. Call (475) 242-2874 if you're not sure your driveway works and we can talk through it.
What if I fill the 10 yard faster than expected?
It happens, especially on cleanouts. We can usually arrange a swap to a larger container or an early pickup and a second haul. Better to call and ask than guess at sizing on a tight driveway.
Service area
10 Yard Dumpster delivered across Greater Norwalk
We run roll-off containers out of our Van Zant Street yard near the harbor to all fifteen communities we cover along the coast and inland — Norwalk itself and the shoreline towns of Westport, Darien, Stamford, Greenwich and Fairfield, plus the inland towns of Wilton, New Canaan, Weston, Ridgefield, Redding, Bethel, Trumbull, Easton and Monroe. Norwalk, Westport and Darien are usually same-day; the inland towns farther from I-95 are more often next-day. If your address is not listed, call anyway. We likely still get there.