Dumpster Dimensions

Rear-load trucks service the following dumpster sizes: 1, 1.5, and 2 cubic yards. Front-load trucks service the following dumpster sizes: 3, 4, 6, and 8 cubic yards, as well as compacted dumpsters in those sizes.
Choosing your storage area
To have waste service at your apartment, you must have a storage area that is:
- Hard, flat and level
- Convenient for tenants and collection vehicles to access
- At least 4 feet x 8 feet
Note: The model in the photos below is 5' 6" tall. Click or tap the photos to enlarge.
Rear load dumpsters
1 cubic yard container
Length = 78 inches
Depth = 30 inches
Height = 46 inches
1.5 cubic yard container
Length = 78 inches
Depth = 35 inches
Height = 46 inches
2 cubic yard container
(Shown with plastic lids)
Length = 78 inches
Depth = 44 inches
Height = 48 inches
Front load dumpsters
3 cubic yard container
Length = 80 inches
Depth = 43 inches
Rear Height = 57 inches
Front Height = 48 inches
4 cubic yard container
Length = 80 inches
Depth = 54 inches
Rear Height = 63 inches
Front Height = 53 inches
6 cubic yard container
(Cathedral-type)
Length = 80 inches
Depth = 66 inches
Front Height = 50 inches
Peak Height = 72 inches
8 cubic yard container
(Cathedral-type)
Length = 80 inches
Depth = 71 inches
Front Height = 58 inches
Peak height = 88 inches