30 cubic yards
30 Yard Dumpster Rental in Aurora, CO
Taller walls on the same footprint as our 20 yard, built for whole-home renovations, new-construction framing waste and large estate cleanouts across the Denver metro.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Aurora
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 17 metro cities
- Dimensionsabout 22 ft long x 8 ft wide x 6 ft high
- Holdsabout 9-12 pickup truck loads
- Weight included3-4 tons
- Space neededabout 30 feet of clear, level driveway run (same 22-foot footprint as the 20 and 40 yard), plus about 23 feet of overhead clearance and a bit of extra headroom given the taller 6-foot walls
The 30 yard container in Aurora, CO
The 30 yard shares its 22 x 8 foot footprint with the 20 yard, but stands two feet taller and carries a 3-4 ton weight allowance instead of 2-3 — meaningfully more capacity without asking for a longer driveway run. It is the size we recommend for whole-home renovations, new-construction framing waste in the fast-growing subdivisions around Aurora and Commerce City, large estate cleanouts, and commercial buildouts that generate more debris than a single 20 yard can handle.
Because the footprint does not grow past 20 yards, placement questions at this size are almost always about the truck's overhead clearance for the taller box, not the driveway length itself. If you have low tree branches or a covered carport near the delivery spot, mention it when you call (720) 674-7563 so we can plan around it.
Whole-home renovations and new construction
A gut renovation touching most or all of a house — kitchen, baths, flooring, drywall throughout — produces more debris than a 20 yard comfortably holds, and the 30 is the natural step up. It is also a common sight on new-construction lots in the newer subdivisions around Aurora, Commerce City and Parker, where framing offcuts, packaging and drywall scrap accumulate fast during a build.
For a job with true heavy debris — brick, block, concrete foundations — pair a 30 yard for the bulky, lighter material with a separate concrete and heavy debris container, since concrete alone can hit the weight limit of a 30 yard well before the box is visually full.
Large estate cleanouts and commercial projects
Clearing a full family home after a move or a loss often means more volume than weight — furniture, boxes, decades of belongings — and the 30 yard's extra height handles that bulk without needing multiple hauls. It is also the size most commonly requested for commercial buildouts, strip-mall renovations and multi-unit turnover cleanouts across the Denver metro.
Our estate cleanout and commercial dumpster rental pages go into more detail on how we handle those projects.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 30 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Whole-home renovation debris | kitchen, baths and flooring for a full house |
| New-construction framing waste | offcuts, packaging and scrap from a single-family build |
| Large estate cleanout | the full contents of a 4-5 bedroom home |
| Commercial buildout debris | a full retail or office space renovation |
| Two-layer roof tear-off | a larger home with two layers of asphalt shingles |
| Old carpet, furniture and appliances combined | several rooms plus large furniture items |
Suitability
Is the 30 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 30 yard for
- Whole-home renovation
- New-construction framing and building waste
- Large estate cleanout
- Commercial or multi-unit buildout
- Two-layer or large roof tear-off
Pick a different size for
- Pure concrete, brick or dirt loads (weight limit hits fast — use a smaller container instead)
- Small remodels where a 15 or 20 yard is more cost-effective
Placing a 30 yard container on an Aurora-area property
New-construction activity has been steady across Aurora, Commerce City and the newer Parker subdivisions, and the 30 yard is our standard container on those sites. Many of these neighborhoods are HOA-managed with rules about where a roll-off can sit relative to the sidewalk or street, so we coordinate placement with the builder or homeowner ahead of delivery. Call (720) 674-7563 to schedule around an HOA notice period if your community requires one.Compare
Every size side by side
Same footprint as the 20 and 40 yard, just taller — the usual pick once a project outgrows the 20.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | typically about 12 ft long × 8 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | about 3-4 pickup truck loads | 1-2 tons | Bathroom remodels, garage or shed cleanouts, single-room flooring tear-outs and small yard-waste jobs. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | typically about 16 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4 ft high | about 4-6 pickup truck loads | 2 tons | Kitchen or bath remodels, combined garage and attic cleanouts, small single-layer roof tear-offs. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | typically about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 6-8 pickup truck loads | 2-3 tons | Whole-house flooring, average-size roof tear-offs, garage demolition, mid-size estate cleanouts. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | typically about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 6 ft high | about 9-12 pickup truck loads | 3-4 tons | Whole-home renovations, large estate cleanouts, new-construction framing waste, commercial buildouts. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | typically about 22 ft long × 8 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 12-16 pickup truck loads | 4-5 tons | New-construction sites, commercial demolition, major whole-house renovations, large storm debris cleanup. |
Not quite right?
- 20 Yard Dumpster — the next size smaller
- 40 Yard Dumpster — the next size larger
- Compare all five sizes
- Read the full Aurora sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 30 yard dumpster in Aurora
Call (720) 674-7563. 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 – 6:00pm · Sun by appointment
Answers
30 Yard Dumpster — questions we get asked
How is a 30 yard dumpster different from a 20 yard?
Same 22 x 8 foot footprint, but the 30 yard's walls stand 6 feet tall versus 4.5 feet, and it carries a 3-4 ton weight allowance instead of 2-3. It does not need any extra driveway length, just a bit more overhead clearance.
Can I put concrete or brick in a 30 yard dumpster?
You can, but it is rarely the most cost-effective choice, since concrete and brick are dense enough to hit the weight limit long before the box fills up. For pure heavy debris, a smaller, low-wall container built for weight is usually cheaper — call us and we will size it correctly.
Is a 30 yard dumpster good for new construction?
Yes, it is our most common size on new-construction sites around Aurora and Commerce City for framing offcuts, packaging and general building waste. Call (720) 674-7563 to set up scheduled swaps if your build will fill more than one container.
How much driveway space does a 30 yard dumpster need?
The same as a 20 yard — about 30 feet of clear, level run, since the footprint is identical. The extra 1.5 feet of wall height mainly affects overhead clearance near low branches or carports, not the length needed on the ground.
Service area
30 Yard Dumpster delivered across the Denver metro area
We run roll-off containers out of our 753 Salida Way yard in Aurora to all seventeen Denver-metro cities we cover — from Denver and Commerce City through Centennial and Parker, out to the eastern plains towns around Bennett and Strasburg. Aurora 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.