When it comes to leasing a roll-off dumpster, deciding which size to get is crucial.

A great deal of factors enter into deciding what the best size is for you. Those factors include the type of debris, quantity of debris, and cost.

But before choosing which size dumpster to rent, you first need to decide whether you even need a dumpster. That's the simple part. Depending upon how much stuff you're wanting to get rid of, you either need a dumpster or you don't.

If you need a dumpster, however, then the decision ends up being a little more difficult-- selecting the right size.

The less you're wanting to get rid of, then a smaller size might be best. The more you're wanting to get rid of, then a bigger size might be best. It's that in between quantity of debris-- in addition to type of debris-- that might have you second-guessing yourself.

For some, choosing which size dumpster to rent might appear as tough as choosing where to go out to eat. And, no, the response "I don't care" doesn't apply to choosing which size dumpster you need. You wish to make certain you have sufficient area for whatever you wish to get rid of.

Understand what the sizes mean

Concern Dumpster uses roll-off dumpsters in the sizes of 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 yards.

It is essential to understand that these sizes are measured in cubic yards, which is a measurement of their volume. There are 27 feet in one cubic yard (3 ? x 3 ? x 3 ?). For example, a 10 yard dumpster can hold 10 cubic yards of material. That's comparable to 270 (10 x 27) cubic feet.

A 15 yard dumpster can hold 15 cubic yards of material. A 20 yard dumpster, 20 cubic yards, etc.

Selecting what size dumpster to rent depends a lot on your task. Below are dumpster sizes and the tasks most associated with each.