15-Yard Dumpster Rental in Baytown
The 15-yard dumpster is 16 ft long, 7.5 ft wide and 4.5 ft high, with 2.5 tons and 7 days included. It fits a two-car garage cleanout, a small roof replacement or a heavy dirt or concrete job too big for the 10-yard.
- CostOne flat rate covers delivery, pickup, 7 days and 2–6 tons by size. Over that: $75/ton, by the pound.
- DeliveryBook by 3 PM, it drops tomorrow 7 AM–5 PM. Baytown and up to 80 miles out.
- SizeThe 15-yard fits a two-car garage or a small one-layer roof.
- PlacementOn your driveway, on wood boards. Street spots usually need city approval.
- Can't go inChemicals, wet paint, batteries. Tires, mattresses, freon appliances: $50 each. Full list
What 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 and includes 2.5 tons and 7 rental days. Weight over 2.5 tons is $75 per ton, billed by the exact pound.
| Spec | 15-yard dumpster |
|---|---|
| Outside length × width × height | 16 ft × 7.5 ft × 4.5 ft |
| Capacity | 15 cubic yards (about 5–7 pickup loads) |
| Included weight | 2.5 tons (5,000 lb) |
| Overage | $75 per ton, by the exact pound on the scale ticket |
| Rental period | 7 days included; $25 per extra day |
| Heavy debris (concrete, dirt, brick, sand) | Allowed, filled halfway up the walls |
| Driveway spot | About 16 ft × 7.5 ft, on wood boards |
What fits in a 15-yard dumpster?
A 15-yard dumpster holds about 5–7 pickup truck loads of debris. These are typical jobs that fit one 15-yard rental. The 15-yard fits a two-car garage or a small one-layer roof.
- Two-car garage cleanout. Shelving, boxes, old furniture and yard tools.
- Small roof replacement. One layer of shingles on a smaller home.
- Deck or shed teardown. Lumber, railings and decking boards.
- Larger concrete or dirt job. Clean heavy debris, filled halfway up the walls.
Typical examples, not guarantees. Pickup loads assume an 8-ft bed loaded level.
Not sure your job fits a 15-yard? Describe it on the phone and get a size answer before you book.
Call now (281) 673-4344How many roof squares fit under 2.5 tons in a 15-yard dumpster?
About 20 squares of one-layer asphalt shingles fit under the 2.5 tons included with a 15-yard dumpster. That assumes bundles weighing 70 lb and 3 bundles per square, so each square weighs about 210 lb. Check the weight printed on your own bundle wrapper.
| Roof size (one layer) | Weight at 210 lb per square | Tons | Overage on a 15-yard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 squares | 3,150 lb | 1.58 t | $0 |
| 20 squares | 4,200 lb | 2.10 t | $0 |
| 25 squares | 5,250 lb | 2.63 t | 0.13 t × $75 = $9.38 |
Worked example only. Your bundle weight sets the real number. A second layer doubles the weight.
Larger roofs belong in the 20-yard dumpster. See the full roofing dumpster guide.
Will a 15-yard dumpster fit on your driveway?
The 15-yard dumpster needs a spot about 16 ft long and 7.5 ft wide, which fits most single-width driveways. It sits on wood boards so the rails don't mark the concrete. The truck still needs a straight approach and room overhead to set it down.
Narrow driveways suit the 7.5 ft-wide 15-yard best. Mark the spot with chalk or cones and keep it clear, since a blocked drop costs $125. Slope and soft-ground advice is in the dumpster placement guide.
Is the 15-yard too small or too big for your job?
The 15-yard sits between the one-room 10-yard and the whole-house 20-yard. If your load is light and bulky, round up to the 20, because a second haul costs a full rental. If it is heavy concrete or dirt, stay in the 15 and fill only halfway.
Too small? The 20-yard dumpster is 6 ft longer with 3 tons included. Choose it for a kitchen remodel or a whole-house cleanout.
Too big? The 10-yard dumpster suits one room or a small slab. Guessing too small costs a second full rental, so for light debris round up.