30-yard roll-off · 22 × 8 × 6 ft
30-Yard Dumpster Rental in Odessa
The 30-yard dumpster holds about 12 pickup loads, with 4 tons and 7 days included. It sits on the same 22 by 8 ft footprint as the 20-yard but stands 6 feet tall. It is built for construction, additions and large tear-outs.
- 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 4 tons. Extra weight $75/ton, billed by the exact pound.
- Delivery
- Book by 3 PM for guaranteed next-day delivery in Odessa and towns up to about 80 miles out.
- Size
- About 12 pickup loads. Fits new construction, additions and big tear-outs. Swaps for longer jobs.
- Placement
- Same 22 × 8 ft footprint as a 20-yard, 6 ft tall, set on wood boards on driveways.
- Banned · $50 items
- Concrete or dirt, chemicals, wet paint and batteries. Tires and mattresses: $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 30-yard dumpster's dimensions and limits?
The 30-yard dumpster measures 22 ft long, 8 ft wide and 6 ft high on the outside. It holds 30 cubic yards loaded level with the rim. The rental includes 4 tons (8,000 lb) and 7 days. Weight over 4 tons costs $75 per ton, billed by the exact pound.
| Spec | 30-yard dumpster |
|---|---|
| Outside size | 22 ft L × 8 ft W × 6 ft H |
| Volume | 30 cubic yards |
| Pickup loads | about 12 |
| Included weight | 4 tons (8,000 lb) |
| Rental days | 7 days |
| Overage | $75 per ton, by the pound |
| Heavy debris | Not allowed: use a 10 or 15-yard |
What fits in a 30-yard dumpster?
A 30-yard dumpster fits about 12 pickup loads. That covers the framing and packaging waste from a new home, a room addition, or a large single-layer roof up to about 33 squares. These are typical fits; the weight of the debris decides more than the volume does on big jobs.
- New home construction waste between swaps
- A room addition or garage build
- A single-layer roof up to about 33 squares at 240 lb per square
- A whole-house gut of a larger home
- A big estate cleanout with furniture from every room
How do you keep a 30-yard dumpster under 4 tons?
You keep a 30-yard dumpster under 4 tons by keeping heavy debris out of it. Concrete, dirt and brick go in a separate 10 or 15-yard. Drywall weighs about 467 lb per cubic yard, so 17 cubic yards of it already reaches 4 tons. Light framing lumber at about 169 lb per cubic yard barely dents the limit.
Example on the ticket: a construction load weighs 8,900 lb. That is 900 lb over the 8,000 included. 900 lb is 0.45 tons, and 0.45 × $75 is $33.75. We bill by the exact pound, so the overage is never rounded up to a full ton.
Weights: EPA Volume-to-Weight Conversion Factors, checked October 21, 2026.
Example 30-yard scale ticket
- Container
- 30 YD ROLL-OFF
- Gross (truck full)
- 47,560 lb
- Tare (truck empty)
- 38,660 lb
- Net debris
- 8,900 lb
- Included
- 8,000 lb (4 t)
- Over
- 900 lb
- Overage @ $75/t
- $33.75
Illustration with sample numbers. Your real ticket comes from the landfill scale and is attached to your final invoice.
Will the 30-yard dumpster fit your site?
The 30-yard dumpster needs a firm, level spot 22 ft long and 8 ft wide, the same as the 20-yard. Because it is 6 ft tall, overhead clearance from power lines and branches matters more. On dirt or caliche job sites, pick ground that stays firm when wet, because a loaded 30-yard is heavy.
On driveways, drivers set wooden boards under the rails. On job sites, keep the drop spot clear of materials, trailers and parked equipment, or a $125 trip fee applies. More in the placement guide and on the construction dumpster page.
Is the 30-yard too big for your job?
The 30-yard is too big when the debris is heavy or the job is a single room, and too small for a major demolition, where the 40-yard adds 2 ft of wall height and a fifth ton. Heavy debris cannot go in it, and a kitchen or bathroom rarely needs more than a 20-yard. Pick the 30-yard when volume is the problem: bulky construction waste, whole-house guts, and large roofs.
| If your job is… | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen, house cleanout, roof up to 25 squares | 20-yard | Same footprint, lower walls, 3 tons. |
| New build, addition, roof up to 33 squares | 30-yard | About 12 pickup loads, 4 tons included. |
| Major demolition, large commercial job | 40-yard | About 12–16 pickup loads, 5 tons included. |
| Concrete, dirt or brick | 10 or 15-yard | Heavy debris goes only in these sizes. |
Compare every size in the size guide, or see every fee that can apply.
30 yard dumpster rental questions
How many pickup loads fit in a 30-yard dumpster?
About 12 loads from an 8-foot pickup bed, loaded level, assuming about 2.5 cubic yards per load. Construction debris like framing lumber and packaging is bulky, so loading it flat and cutting long pieces down makes a real difference in how many loads fit.
Will a full 30-yard dumpster of construction debris go over 4 tons?
A full 30-yard of mixed construction debris can go over 4 tons. EPA lists mixed construction and demolition debris at about 417 lb per cubic yard, so 30 cubic yards is about 12,500 lb. That is roughly 4,500 lb over the 8,000 included, or about $169. Light framing scraps weigh much less; drywall and plaster weigh more.
Is a 30-yard dumpster hard to load by hand?
The 30-yard dumpster's walls are 6 ft high, which is over head height for many people. Builders usually load it from a ramp, a wheelbarrow path, or the upper floor of the project. For hand loading at ground level, the 20-yard's 4 ft walls are easier.
Does a 30-yard dumpster need more room than a 20-yard?
The 30-yard dumpster needs the same 22 by 8 ft spot as the 20-yard. It is only taller. Overhead clearance matters more, though, because the truck tilts the taller container to set it down. Keep power lines and tree branches well clear.
How do swaps work on a construction job?
Call when the 30-yard dumpster is close to full and we haul it away and drop an empty one in the same trip. Each swap counts as a new rental with its own 7 days and 4 included tons. Calling before 3 PM gets you on the next day's schedule.
Call now · deliveries 7 AM–5 PM
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