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10 Yard Dumpster Rental in Portland, OR
The compact size that fits a tight North Portland driveway and still swallows a garage cleanout or a small remodel tear-out.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Portland
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 9 area communities
- Dimensionsabout 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft high
- Holdsabout 3-4 pickup truck loads
- Weight included1-2 tons
- Space neededa clear, level run in the driveway
The 10 yard container in Portland, OR
The 10 yard dumpster is the smallest roll-off Blue Rose delivers, and it's the right call for jobs that generate real debris but not a full driveway's worth of it. Think a single garage clean-out in Kenton, a bathroom gut in a Sellwood bungalow, or the branches and sod left over after a weekend of yard work. It's sized to slide into most standard Portland driveways and narrow older lots without eating your whole parking pad.
Because it's the smallest container in the fleet, it's also the easiest to place on a tight urban lot, and it's usually the fastest one to fill and swap if you're on a deadline.
Who actually rents a 10 yard dumpster
Most 10 yard rentals in the Portland metro come from homeowners doing one room at a time, not a whole-house gut. A single bathroom or bedroom remodel, a basement declutter before selling, or clearing out a deceased relative's garage are all classic 10 yard jobs. Landlords between tenants use this size a lot too, since a turnover cleanout rarely fills anything bigger.
Where it fits on your property
This is the size to pick if your driveway is short, your street is narrow, or you've only got room along the curb apron. Older North and Southeast Portland lots, with their narrower driveways and mature street trees, are exactly the kind of setting where a 10 yard container is easier to live with for a week than anything larger.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 10 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Single-room remodel debris | Enough for drywall, flooring, and fixtures from one bathroom or bedroom |
| Garage or basement cleanout | A full single-car garage of boxed-up clutter, old furniture, and junk |
| Yard waste | Several days of branches, brush, sod, and small tree trimmings |
| Light demolition | A small deck tear-off or a shed's worth of scrap lumber |
Suitability
Is the 10 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 10 yard for
- Single bathroom or bedroom remodel
- Garage, attic, or basement cleanout
- Small yard cleanup or landscaping debris
- Apartment or rental turnover cleanout
- Hauling out a small shed or old deck
Pick a different size for
- Whole-house renovations or additions
- New roof tear-offs on anything but a very small roof
- Full-scale demolition or new-construction jobs
- Heavy concrete, dirt, or brick in any real volume
Placing a 10 yard container on a Portland-area property
A 10 yard container is the easiest size to tuck onto the narrower driveways common in older North Portland neighborhoods near Kenton and Overlook, and it works well on tight lots throughout Southeast and Northeast Portland. If the dumpster has to sit entirely on your driveway, curb apron, or job site, Portland does not require a permit. If there's no room and it has to sit in the street or on the sidewalk, you may need a temporary right-of-way permit from the City of Portland, and Blue Rose's team can walk you through that process when you call to book.
Compare
Every size side by side
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | about 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | about 3-4 pickup truck loads | 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 4-5 pickup truck loads | 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 6-8 pickup truck loads | 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 9 pickup truck loads | 4-5 tons | Multi-room remodels and estate cleanouts. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 12-16 pickup truck loads | 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 Portland sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 10 yard dumpster in Portland
Call (971) 754-2757. 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
How much debris fits in a 10 yard dumpster?
Roughly enough for the leftovers of a single-room remodel, a full garage or basement cleanout, or a few days of yard waste. It's the smallest container Blue Rose offers, built for focused jobs rather than whole-house projects.
Will a 10 yard dumpster fit on my driveway?
In most cases, yes. It's the most compact size in the fleet and fits comfortably on standard residential driveways, including the narrower driveways common on older Portland lots. Call (971) 754-2757 and describe your space if you're not sure.
Is a 10 yard dumpster big enough for a kitchen remodel?
It depends on the kitchen. A small galley kitchen tear-out can work, but most full kitchen remodels generate more debris than a 10 yard container comfortably holds. Call and describe the scope of the job and Blue Rose can recommend the right size.
Do I need a permit for a 10 yard dumpster in Portland?
Not if it sits entirely on private property, like your driveway or job site. A permit only comes into play if the container has to sit in the public street or on the sidewalk, in which case Blue Rose can help you through the City of Portland's temporary permit process.
Service area
10 Yard Dumpster delivered across the Portland metro area
We run roll-off containers out of our 6425 N Albina Ave yard in Portland to all nine communities we cover — close-in Portland and Gresham on the Multnomah County side, Beaverton, Hillsboro and Tigard out in Washington County, and Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Oregon City and Happy Valley across the river in Clackamas County. Portland and the closest towns are usually same-day; the farther edges of the service area are next-day. If your town is not listed, call anyway. We likely still get there.