Residential Dumpster Rental
Driveway-safe roll-off dumpsters for basement clear-outs, triple-decker turnovers and remodels across New Bedford.
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15 Yard Dumpster Rental New Bedford MA
The most under-rated size we run. Fits a tight New Bedford driveway, holds a genuine basement cleanout, and rarely leaves you paying for space you never filled.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day delivery
- Flat-rate pricing
- Locally owned
Specifications
The 15 yard at a glance
Dimensions
16 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4 ft high
Capacity
15 cubic yards — about 4–5 pickup truck loads
Weight included
2–3 tons in the flat rate
Driveway space
About 20 ft long × 10 ft wide, plus door swing
Is this the one?
When the 15 yard is the right call
Plenty of haulers do not stock a 15, which is a shame, because it sits exactly where a huge number of real jobs land. A 10 is often tight for a full basement; a 20 is more container than a kitchen remodel needs.
Fifteen cubic yards handles roughly four to five pickup loads. For a mixed household cleanout, a medium roof tear-off, or a single-room renovation with cabinetry and flooring coming out, it is usually the box that costs least for the work actually being done.
Straight advice: The size we most often suggest when somebody describes a New England basement on the phone. It fits a tight driveway without eating the whole thing, and it is a real saving over a 20 for the same work.
Ideal for
- Basement, attic and garage cleanouts
- Kitchen or bathroom remodels including cabinetry
- Roof tear-offs of roughly 15 to 25 squares
- Flooring replacement across several rooms
- Small deck removals and fence teardowns
- Downsizing or clearing a smaller home
- Student rentals and multi-family turnovers
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How it sizes up against the others
Same flat pricing model across all five. The only question is which weight allowance matches your material.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | 12 ft long × 8 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | about 3 pickup truck loads | 1–2 tons | Small bathroom remodels, single-room cleanouts, concrete and heavy debris, roofing up to about 15 squares. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | 16 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4 ft high | about 4–5 pickup truck loads | 2–3 tons | Basement and attic cleanouts, kitchen remodels, medium roof tear-offs, small deck removals. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 6 pickup truck loads | 3–4 tons | Whole-home decluttering, flooring and siding jobs, large tear-offs, drywall and mud phases. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 6 ft high | about 9 pickup truck loads | 4–5 tons | Full-house renovations, new construction, estate clearances, commercial fit-outs and demolition. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 12 pickup truck loads | 5–6 tons | Large commercial fit-outs, industrial clear-outs, major renovations and high-volume light debris. |
Common uses
Services that usually run a 15 yard
Junk Removal Dumpsters
A container on your drive for as long as you need — clear the basement, attic and garage on your own schedule.
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Roofing Dumpster Rental
Tear-off containers sized by squares and layers, set tight to the eave for a fast strip before the snow.
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Want a 15 yard on your drive this week?
One call gets you a flat price and a delivery slot. Most New Bedford-area orders placed before noon go out the same day.
Call (508) 501-1638
Mon–Sat 7:00am – 6:00pm · Sun by appointment
Answers
15 Yard Dumpster questions
What are the dimensions of a 15 yard dumpster?
Roughly 16 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4 ft high. Allow about 20 feet of length on your driveway plus around 10 feet of width so the rear doors can swing open. The truck separately needs about 60 feet of straight approach and 23 feet of overhead clearance to roll it off, so low branches and service cables matter as much as the pad itself.
How much can a 15 yard dumpster hold?
About about 4–5 pickup truck loads, and the flat rate includes 2–3 tons of weight. Volume and weight run out at different times depending on the material — light bulky debris fills the space first, while dense material like concrete, shingles or plaster hits the tonnage long before the container looks full.
What is included in the price of a 15 yard in New Bedford?
Delivery, the rental period, collection, fuel, disposal and a stated 2–3 tons allowance, all in one flat number. If the load goes over that allowance you pay the per-ton rate we quoted at booking. No fuel surcharges, environmental fees or trip charges appear afterwards.
Is a 15 yard too big or too small for my job?
Describe the pile when you call and we will tell you honestly, including when a smaller container would do. The other sizes we run are the 10 yard, 20 yard, 30 yard, 40 yard, so there is usually a closer fit if this one is not it.
Can I keep the 15 yard longer than the standard period?
Yes. Extra days are inexpensive and arranged with one phone call. We would far rather extend the rental than have you rush a job or load the container above the top rail, which makes it illegal to transport and gets it refused at the gate.
Delivery area
15 Yard Dumpster delivery across Bristol County and Plymouth County
We run roll-off dumpsters out of our 1011 Church St yard across Bristol County and Plymouth County — from the triple-decker streets of the North and South Ends to the village lanes at Padanaram and Mattapoisett, and west on I-195 as far as Swansea. If your town is not on this list, call us anyway. We probably still get there.