30 cubic yards
30 Yard Dumpster Rental in Portland, OR
A large-capacity container for home additions, major renovations, and bigger construction jobs across the Portland metro.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Portland
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 9 area communities
- Dimensionsabout 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high
- Holdsabout 9 pickup truck loads
- Weight included4-5 tons
- Space neededa clear, level run in the driveway
The 30 yard container in Portland, OR
The 30 yard dumpster is where Blue Rose's lineup moves from residential-project sizing into serious construction capacity. It's the size that makes sense for a home addition, a full gut remodel, or a new ADU build generating steady debris over several weeks, not just a single cleanout.
With taller sidewalls than the mid-size containers, it holds a lot more volume in roughly the same footprint, which matters on job sites where space is already tight with materials, equipment, and parked trucks.
Who actually rents a 30 yard dumpster
General contractors managing additions, full home remodels, and larger commercial buildouts are the most frequent 30 yard renters. It's also common on the accessory dwelling unit and backyard cottage projects that have become such a major part of Portland-area construction, where the debris volume runs well beyond a typical single-room remodel.
Where it fits on your property
Because of its taller sides, a 30 yard needs a longer approach and more overhead clearance for the delivery truck than the smaller sizes. It works well on the larger lots common in Happy Valley and parts of Beaverton and Hillsboro, and on active job sites where there's a clear staging area set aside for it.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 30 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Home addition or major remodel | Framing, drywall, and finish debris from a room addition or full-home renovation |
| ADU or backyard cottage construction | Ongoing construction debris across the build, from framing scraps to interior finish waste |
| Large roofing job | Tear-off debris from a bigger roof or a roof with multiple shingle layers |
| Commercial buildout | Debris from a moderate office, retail, or restaurant renovation |
Suitability
Is the 30 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 30 yard for
- Home additions and major renovations
- ADU and backyard cottage construction
- Large roof replacements
- Commercial buildouts and renovations
- Multi-week construction projects
Pick a different size for
- Small residential cleanouts or single-room remodels
- Tight urban lots without a clear staging area
- Loads that are mostly heavy debris like concrete or dirt
- Projects better served by a smaller, easier-to-place container
Placing a 30 yard container on a Portland-area property
The 30 yard is a common sight on the ADU and backyard-cottage projects spreading across Portland's close-in neighborhoods as state and city zoning reform opens up infill construction, and on the larger renovation and addition projects underway in Beaverton and Hillsboro's growing tech-corridor suburbs. Because of its size, it's worth confirming you have a clear staging spot with truck access before delivery. On private property, no Portland permit is required; if the job site forces street placement, Blue Rose can help with the City's temporary permit process.
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?
- 20 Yard Dumpster — the next size smaller
- 40 Yard Dumpster — the next size larger
- Compare all five sizes
- Read the full Portland sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 30 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
30 Yard Dumpster — questions we get asked
Is a 30 yard dumpster too big for a residential driveway?
It fits on many driveways, but it needs more clearance and a longer approach than the smaller sizes because of its taller sidewalls. Call (971) 754-2757 and describe your driveway and any overhead obstacles so Blue Rose can confirm it'll work.
What kind of projects need a 30 yard dumpster?
Home additions, full gut remodels, ADU and backyard cottage builds, and larger commercial renovations are the most common reasons to book a 30 yard. If your project runs multiple weeks and generates steady debris, this size avoids frequent swaps.
Can I put concrete or dirt in a 30 yard dumpster?
Only in limited amounts. Heavy materials like concrete, dirt, and brick hit the weight limit well before the container is visually full, so a smaller dedicated heavy-debris container is often the better and cheaper choice for those materials. Call to talk through your debris mix.
How far in advance should I book a 30 yard dumpster?
For larger construction projects, booking a few days ahead helps guarantee delivery timing, though Blue Rose does offer same-day service when the schedule allows. Call (971) 754-2757 to check availability for your project dates.
Service area
30 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.