Picking a bin size is mostly a question of footprint and weight, not guesswork. 15-yard bin: $479, with 1 ton of disposal, delivery and pickup included. 20-yard bin: $579, with 2 tons of disposal, delivery and pickup included. Rental length and any charge over the included weight are confirmed when you book. Prices are for addresses within about 10 miles of North Hollywood (91606). Farther out? Call or text for a price. Here's how the two compare and how to choose.
The two sizes side by side
Measure your spot before you decide, including room for the truck to back in.
When the 15-yard is enough
The shorter bin suits a job with a clear end: one garage, one room of flooring, a weekend of yard cleanup. It also fits more Valley driveways without hanging into the street.
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When to step up to the 20-yard
Go longer when the debris keeps coming for weeks, or when the material is bulky but light, like old cabinets, drywall scraps, carpet and furniture from several rooms. If you're on the fence, our post on whether a 20-yard dumpster is the right size goes deeper on that one bin.
Heavy material changes the math
Dirt, concrete, tile and roofing fill a bin by weight long before they fill it by volume. A bin that looks half empty can already be at its limit. Weight limits are set when you book, so tell us what's going in before the bin is delivered, not after it's full.
One limit comes from the rules rather than the bin. Some things can't go in any trash container in California, like paint and batteries, and the dumpster vs. junk removal guide lists them.
Driveway or street?
A bin on your own driveway keeps things simple.
When a junk pickup costs less
A bin earns its rental when debris comes out over days and you have people to load it. If the pile already exists, a crew that loads it in one visit is often the cheaper and faster choice, since you're not paying for days of rental while you haul things out yourself. The side-by-side comparison walks through the costs of each.
Ready to book? See dumpster rental for delivery details, or send photos of the project and we'll suggest a size.