15 cubic yards
15 Yard Dumpster Rental in Portland, OR
A step up from the smallest container, built for mid-size remodels and bigger cleanouts without oversizing your job.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Portland
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 9 area communities
- Dimensionsabout 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high
- Holdsabout 4-5 pickup truck loads
- Weight included2-3 tons
- Space neededa clear, level run in the driveway
The 15 yard container in Portland, OR
The 15 yard dumpster sits right between Blue Rose's smallest and most popular container, and it covers a lot of the jobs that overflow a 10 yard but don't need a full-size 20. A kitchen remodel, a two-room renovation, or a garage plus yard cleanout in the same week are all typical 15 yard rentals across Beaverton, Milwaukie, and the rest of the Portland metro.
It still fits on most residential driveways, so you're not giving up much in terms of placement flexibility while getting meaningfully more capacity than the smallest size.
Who actually rents a 15 yard dumpster
This size shows up most on kitchen and bathroom remodels, moderate-scope cleanouts, and smaller roofing jobs where a full tear-off would overflow a 10 yard but doesn't justify a 20. Contractors juggling a two- or three-day job also like the 15 yard because it holds enough debris to avoid a mid-project swap without taking up more driveway than necessary.
Where it fits on your property
Like the 10 yard, this size is built to sit on a standard residential driveway. It's a good match for the mid-size lots common in Milwaukie and Gresham, and for Beaverton and Tigard homes where the driveway has to double as the only realistic placement spot for a week.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 15 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Kitchen or bathroom remodel | Cabinets, tile, drywall, and fixtures from a full kitchen or bath tear-out |
| Two-room renovation | Combined debris from remodeling two connected rooms |
| Roofing debris | Shingles and underlayment from a small to mid-size roof, roughly 20-25 squares |
| Larger cleanout | A full garage plus a good chunk of yard debris in the same load |
Suitability
Is the 15 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 15 yard for
- Kitchen or full bathroom remodel
- Two-room renovation projects
- Small to mid-size roofing tear-offs
- Larger garage, basement, or estate cleanouts
- Combined house and yard debris projects
Pick a different size for
- Whole-home renovations or additions
- New-construction builds
- Large roofing jobs on bigger homes
- Heavy concrete or masonry demolition
Placing a 15 yard container on a Portland-area property
A 15 yard dumpster is a common pick for the kitchen and bath remodels happening in Milwaukie's inner-ring bungalows and the mid-size homes around Gresham and Tigard. It still fits most driveways, so placement usually isn't the constraint it can be with a bigger container. If it sits entirely on private property, no Portland permit is needed; if it has to sit in the street, Blue Rose can help you sort out the City's temporary right-of-way permit before delivery.
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?
- 10 Yard Dumpster — the next size smaller
- 20 Yard Dumpster — the next size larger
- Compare all five sizes
- Read the full Portland sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 15 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
15 Yard Dumpster — questions we get asked
What's the difference between a 10 and a 15 yard dumpster?
The 15 yard holds meaningfully more debris while taking up roughly the same footprint on your driveway. If you're unsure whether your project will overflow a 10 yard, the 15 yard is the safer call to avoid a second haul.
Is a 15 yard dumpster enough for a full kitchen remodel?
For most standard kitchens, yes. Larger kitchens with extensive cabinetry, flooring, and drywall removal can push toward a 20 yard, so it's worth describing the scope of your project when you call.
Can a 15 yard dumpster handle a roof tear-off?
It works well for smaller to mid-size roofs, roughly up to 20-25 squares depending on the number of shingle layers being removed. Larger roofs typically need a 20 yard or bigger to avoid running out of room mid-job.
How long can I keep a 15 yard dumpster?
Blue Rose's standard rental period is about 7 days, and it's extendable if your project runs long. Call (971) 754-2757 for daily or weekly extension rates.
Service area
15 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.