15-yard roll-off · 16 × 7.5 × 4.5 ft
15-Yard Dumpster Rental in Odessa
The 15-yard dumpster holds about 6 pickup loads, with 2.5 tons and 7 days included. It fits a packed two-car garage or a single-layer roof up to about 20 squares. It is also the larger of our two sizes that take concrete and dirt.
- Our own trucks & drivers
- Scale ticket on every bill
- Boards under every drop
- Overage by the exact pound
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Stout Bros · Odessa, TX- Cost
- One quote: delivery, pickup, 7 days and 2.5 tons. Extra weight $75/ton, billed by the pound.
- Delivery
- Book by 3 PM for guaranteed next-day delivery in Odessa and towns up to about 80 miles out.
- Size
- About 6 pickup loads. Fits a 2-car garage cleanout or a roof up to about 20 squares.
- Placement
- A 16 × 7.5 ft footprint, our narrowest bin, set on wood boards to protect the driveway.
- Banned · $50 items
- Chemicals, wet paint and batteries. Mattresses, tires and Freon appliances: $50 each.
Talk to the team that drives the truck. One call confirms your size, days and included tons.
Call now(432) 271-7372What are the 15-yard dumpster's dimensions and limits?
The 15-yard dumpster measures 16 ft long, 7.5 ft wide and 4.5 ft high on the outside. It holds 15 cubic yards loaded level with the rim. The rental includes 2.5 tons (5,000 lb) and 7 days. Weight over 2.5 tons costs $75 per ton, billed by the exact pound.
| Spec | 15-yard dumpster |
|---|---|
| Outside size | 16 ft L × 7.5 ft W × 4.5 ft H |
| Volume | 15 cubic yards |
| Pickup loads | about 6 |
| Included weight | 2.5 tons (5,000 lb) |
| Rental days | 7 days |
| Overage | $75 per ton, by the pound |
| Heavy debris | Allowed, filled halfway up the walls |
What fits in a 15-yard dumpster?
A 15-yard dumpster fits about 6 pickup loads. That covers a packed two-car garage, a single-layer roof up to about 20 squares, or a deck tear-out. These are typical fits, not promises: packing and debris weight both change what goes in.
- A two-car garage or attic cleanout
- A single-layer shingle roof up to about 20 squares
- A small deck or fence tear-out
- Flooring and drywall from two or three rooms
- Up to about 7.5 cubic yards of concrete, dirt or brick, loaded halfway
How fast does heavy debris use up the 15-yard's 2.5 tons?
Heavy debris uses up the 15-yard dumpster's 2.5 tons before it is half full. Dirt weighs about 929 lb per cubic yard, so a half-full load of 7.5 cubic yards weighs about 6,968 lb. That is 1,968 lb over the 5,000 included, or $73.80 at $75 per ton, billed by the pound.
Roofing is lighter by volume. At 240 lb per square, a 20-square single-layer roof weighs 4,800 lb and stays under the limit. A second layer doubles the weight, so a two-layer roof of 12 squares already reaches about 5,760 lb.
Weights: EPA Volume-to-Weight Conversion Factors, checked October 21, 2026. Shingle weight is an example; use the number on your bundles.
To plan your own load, see how dumpster weight is billed or the roofing dumpster page.
Example 15-yard scale ticket
- Container
- 15 YD ROLL-OFF
- Gross (truck full)
- 45,628 lb
- Tare (truck empty)
- 38,660 lb
- Net debris
- 6,968 lb
- Included
- 5,000 lb (2.5 t)
- Over
- 1,968 lb
- Overage @ $75/t
- $73.80
Illustration with sample numbers. Your real ticket comes from the landfill scale and is attached to your final invoice.
Will the 15-yard dumpster fit your driveway?
The 15-yard dumpster needs a flat spot 16 ft long and 7.5 ft wide. That is a little longer than a pickup truck and narrower than our other sizes. The roll-off truck backs in straight and tilts to set it down, so keep the approach and the space overhead clear. Wooden boards go under the rails.
The 4.5 ft walls are about chest height on most adults, so plan how you will lift heavy pieces over the side. Details are in the driveway placement guide.
Is the 15-yard too small or too big for your job?
The 15-yard is too big for a single bathroom or a small concrete patio, where a 10-yard does the same job. It is too small for a kitchen remodel or a whole-house cleanout, where the 20-yard adds about 2 pickup loads and half a ton. Use the table below to check.
| If your job is… | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| One bathroom, small patio of concrete | 10-yard | Smaller footprint, 2 tons included. |
| Two-car garage, roof up to 20 squares | 15-yard | About 6 pickup loads, 2.5 tons included. |
| Larger amounts of dirt or concrete | 15-yard | Largest size that takes heavy debris. |
| Kitchen remodel, roof up to 25 squares | 20-yard | About 8 pickup loads, 3 tons included. |
Compare every size in the dumpster size guide, or check what a rental costs.
15 yard dumpster rental questions
How many squares of shingles fit in a 15-yard dumpster?
About 20 squares of a single layer, if your shingles weigh 80 lb per bundle with 3 bundles to a square. That is 240 lb per square, and 20 squares is 4,800 lb, just under the 2.5 included tons. Check the weight printed on your bundle wrapper and redo the math, because heavier shingles fill the weight limit sooner.
Is a 15-yard dumpster enough for a two-car garage?
A full two-car garage of boxes, furniture, tools and shelving usually fits the 15-yard dumpster, at about 6 pickup loads. Break down furniture and flatten boxes to fit more. A garage with an old fridge or freezer adds a $50 Freon item fee for each one.
Why is the 15-yard dumpster narrower than the others?
The 15-yard dumpster is 7.5 ft wide, compared with 8 ft for our other sizes. That extra half foot helps on tight driveways and next to fences or gates. It is 16 ft long, so it still needs a straight approach for the truck.
Can I mix concrete and household junk in a 15-yard?
You can put both in a 15-yard dumpster, but keep the load no higher than halfway once heavy debris is in it. Mixed loads do not get clean-fill pricing, and the concrete will use up the 2.5 included tons fast. Two separate loads often cost less than one mixed load.
When should I skip the 15-yard and get a 20-yard?
Skip to the 20-yard when the debris is light but bulky, like a whole-house cleanout or a kitchen remodel. It holds about 8 pickup loads and includes 3 tons. Keep the 15-yard for heavy debris, because the 20-yard does not take concrete or dirt.
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Ready for a dumpster?
Tell us the project and the address. We confirm the size, the 7 days and the included tons before the truck rolls. Book by 3 PM for next-day delivery.
(432) 271-7372