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

A lot of factors go into choosing what the best size is for you. Those factors include the type of particles, amount of particles, and cost.

But before deciding on which size dumpster to lease, you initially need to decide whether or not you even need a dumpster. That's the easy part. Depending on just how much things you're aiming to get rid of, you either need a dumpster or you do not.

If you need a dumpster, however, then the decision becomes a bit more difficult-- picking the ideal size.

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

For some, deciding on which size dumpster to lease might appear as difficult as deciding on where to head out to eat. And, no, the reaction "I don't care" does not apply to deciding on which size dumpster you need. You want to make certain you have enough area for whatever you want to get rid of.

Understand what the sizes mean

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

It is necessary to know 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 instance, a 10 yard dumpster can hold 10 cubic yards of material. That's equivalent 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, and so forth.

Deciding on what size dumpster to lease depends a lot on your project. Below are dumpster sizes and the projects most associated with them.