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 with uncompacted recycling or garbage, and 2 yard or 3 yard dumpsters with compacted recycling or garbage. Dimensions for 3 cubic yard dumpsters, and roll-off style dumpsters that contain compacted materials differ by manufacturer and the containers are not supplied by SPU.
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
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