15 cubic yards
15 Yard Dumpster Rental
A step up from the 10 yard, sized for garage cleanouts, flooring tear-outs, and yard waste projects.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Newark
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 17 area communities
- Dimensionsabout 16 ft long, 7.5 ft wide and 4.5 ft high
- Holdsabout 80 to 100 kitchen-size trash bags
- Weight included2 to 3 tons
- Space neededabout 18 to 20 feet of clear, level driveway or lot space
The 15 yard container in Newark, NJ
The 15 yard dumpster sits between our smallest and mid-size containers, and it's the box we deliver most for garage cleanouts, flooring removal, and yard waste projects in Belleville, Nutley, and Bloomfield. A two-car garage full of years of accumulated storage, a full carpet or hardwood tear-out in a mid-size home, or a post-storm branch and brush cleanup all tend to fit well here — jobs that generate more volume than a 10 yard can hold, without necessarily being heavy.
That distinction matters more than people expect. Flooring debris, insulation, and yard waste are bulky but relatively light, so they fill a container by volume long before they approach a weight limit. The 15 yard's extra length and height over the 10 yard gives that kind of debris somewhere to go, while still keeping the footprint manageable enough to sit in a typical Belleville or Nutley driveway. It's a size that works particularly well when a project is more about clearing space than hauling heavy material.
Why the 15 Yard Works for Bulky, Lightweight Debris
Yard waste, carpet, insulation, and general garage clutter share a common trait: they take up a lot of room without weighing very much. A 15 yard is built for exactly that kind of project. You can load it close to the top with this material and still stay comfortably within the 2 to 3 ton limit, which makes it a good value when the challenge is space rather than tonnage.
That said, it's still possible to overload a 15 yard if you mix in heavier items — old furniture with metal frames, stacks of tile, or a few bags of soil from a landscaping project. If your job is a mix of light and heavy material, mention that when you book so we can confirm the 15 yard is still the right call, or whether a 20 yard makes more sense.
Garage and Basement Cleanouts: What to Expect
Garage and basement cleanouts almost always turn up a mix of things — old furniture, boxes, sporting equipment, tools, and sometimes an appliance or two. Most of that fits fine in a 15 yard. One thing to plan for separately is appliances containing refrigerant, like an old refrigerator or window air conditioner unit; those typically need to be handled apart from general debris due to disposal regulations, so flag them to our team ahead of time.
Timelines for this kind of project usually run a few days to about a week, depending on how much sorting is involved. Because the container isn't oversized for the job, it tends to sit less obtrusively in a driveway for that stretch than a larger box would.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 15 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Two-car garage cleanout in Bloomfield or Nutley | fills close to the top |
| Full flooring tear-out — carpet, tile, or hardwood — in a mid-size home | fits with room to spare on weight |
| Storm cleanup debris — branches, brush, and leaves | loads high in volume but stays light on weight |
| Small deck or fence demolition | fits comfortably |
Suitability
Is the 15 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 15 yard for
- Garage or shed cleanouts
- Carpet, tile, or hardwood flooring removal
- Yard waste and storm debris cleanup
- Small deck or fence tear-downs
Pick a different size for
- Whole-house renovations — a 20 or 30 yard offers more room
- Heavy concrete or masonry demolition in bulk — a 10 yard is often more cost-effective for pure heavy material
- Commercial-scale debris — look at a 40 yard
Placing a 15 yard container on a Newark-area property
Belleville, Nutley, and Bloomfield have a mix of older and mid-century housing, and driveway situations vary block by block. Many homes here have a driveway wide enough for a 15 yard without issue, but some older sections still have narrower approaches similar to the Ironbound. Our team confirms the delivery spot before the truck arrives so we're not guessing at clearance on the day of. If your driveway is shared with a neighbor or backs onto a narrow alley, let us know when scheduling — we can usually work around it, but it helps to plan the placement ahead of time.
Compare
Every size side by side
The 15 yard adds height and volume over the 10 yard, ideal when a job is bulky more than heavy.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | about 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | about 50-70 kitchen-size trash bags | 1-2 tons | Small home projects, roofing debris, concrete and dirt. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | about 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 80-100 kitchen-size trash bags | 2-3 tons | Garage cleanouts, flooring removal and yard waste. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 110-130 kitchen-size trash bags | 3-4 tons | Medium renovations, roofing jobs and large cleanouts. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high | about 170-190 kitchen-size trash bags | 4-5 tons | Multi-room remodels and estate cleanouts. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 230-250 kitchen-size trash bags | 5-6 tons | Commercial projects and major demolition work. |
Not quite right?
- 10 Yard Dumpster — the next size smaller
- 20 Yard Dumpster — the next size larger
- Compare all five sizes
- Read the full Newark sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 15 yard dumpster in Newark
Call (862) 307-9238. Tell us the material and the town, and you will get a flat price and a delivery window on the same call.
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Answers
15 Yard Dumpster — questions we get asked
Is a 15 yard dumpster big enough for a garage cleanout?
Yes, a 15 yard comfortably handles a one- or two-car garage cleanout for most households. If you're clearing out a larger garage along with a basement or attic in the same pass, a 20 yard gives you more cushion.
Can I put yard waste and branches in a 15 yard dumpster?
Yes, branches, brush, and leaves are common loads for this size. For larger limbs, cutting them down to a manageable length helps them pack more efficiently and keeps the load stable.
What's the difference between a 10 yard and 15 yard dumpster?
The 15 yard is a couple feet longer and a full foot taller than the 10 yard, giving it noticeably more volume for the same general footprint. It's the better choice when a project is bulky rather than simply small.
Do I need a permit to place a 15 yard dumpster in Belleville or Nutley?
It depends on where the container sits. Driveway placement typically doesn't require a permit, while curb or street placement often does. Our team can help you confirm your township's requirement before delivery.
Service area
15 Yard Dumpster delivered across Greater Newark
We run roll-off containers out of our Ironbound-area yard on 615 Frelinghuysen Ave to all seventeen communities we cover across three counties — Newark itself and the rest of Essex County, plus Elizabeth, Hillside and Union Township just south in Union County, and Kearny and Harrison just across the Passaic River in Hudson County. Newark, Elizabeth, Hillside and the Ironbound are usually same-day; the farther Essex County suburbs and the Hudson County towns are more often next-day. If your address is not listed, call anyway. We likely still get there.