30 cubic yards
30 Yard Dumpster Rental
Sized for multi-room remodels and full estate cleanouts, with the extra height that bulky household volume needs.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Newark
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 17 area communities
- Dimensionsabout 22 ft long, 7.5 ft wide and 6 ft high
- Holdsabout 170 to 190 kitchen-size trash bags
- Weight included4 to 5 tons
- Space neededabout 24 to 25 feet of clear, level driveway or lot space, plus overhead clearance for the taller sides
The 30 yard container in Newark, NJ
The 30 yard shares its footprint with our 20 yard container but stands a foot and a half taller, and that extra height is exactly what estate cleanouts and multi-room remodels tend to need. We deliver this size regularly to South Orange, Maplewood, and Livingston, where larger single-family homes often mean more square footage to clear out at once — a full estate cleanout after settling a family property, or a gut renovation touching a kitchen and two or more bathrooms in the same pass.
These towns also illustrate a real contrast in what “fits” a 30 yard means on the ground. South Orange and Maplewood have a mix of older homes with driveways sized closer to what you'd find in the Ironbound, while Livingston's newer, more suburban lots tend to have longer, wider, straight driveways that make truck placement easier. Both work for a 30 yard, but the approach our delivery crew plans out looks different depending on which kind of lot we're dealing with, and that's something we sort out with you before the truck ever shows up.
Estate Cleanouts: What Fills a 30 Yard Fastest
Estate cleanouts tend to generate a lot of bulky, low-density material — furniture, mattresses, boxes of belongings, and household goods accumulated over years. That kind of debris fills a 30 yard by volume well before it approaches the 4 to 5 ton weight limit, which is the main reason the extra height over a 20 yard matters here. One thing worth flagging early is large appliances containing refrigerant, such as refrigerators or air conditioning units; those often need to be handled separately from general disposal due to regulations, so let our team know if any are part of the cleanout.
Sorting as you go — donations set aside, recyclables separated — can stretch a single 30 yard further and sometimes avoid needing a second container altogether.
Placement Considerations for the Taller 30 Yard Box
The 30 yard's extra height is an advantage for volume, but it does mean more attention to overhead clearance during placement than our shorter containers require. Low tree branches, utility lines, and porch overhangs common in older South Orange and Maplewood neighborhoods are things our delivery crew checks for ahead of time. Livingston's straighter, more open driveways typically make this part easier, since there's more room to back the truck in without threading around obstacles.
If you're not sure whether your driveway has enough overhead room, a quick photo or description when you book lets our team flag any concerns before the truck is on its way, rather than working it out on delivery day.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 30 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Full estate cleanout of a single-family home | fills the box, sometimes with room left depending on furniture density |
| Multi-room gut renovation — a kitchen plus one or more bathrooms | uses most of the available weight and volume |
| Whole-house decluttering before a sale or move | fits comfortably |
| Large basement or attic cleanout combined with furniture disposal | fills without approaching the ton limit |
Suitability
Is the 30 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 30 yard for
- Estate cleanouts
- Multi-room remodels (kitchen plus one or more bathrooms)
- Whole-house decluttering before listing a home
- Large furniture and appliance disposal
Pick a different size for
- Small single-room jobs — a 10 or 15 yard is more economical
- Heavy concrete, brick, or dirt in bulk — weight limits are reached before the box fills, so a 20 yard is often more efficient
- Standard single-room renovations — a 20 yard usually covers it
Placing a 30 yard container on a Newark-area property
Because the 30 yard stands six feet tall, placement is as much about overhead clearance as it is about ground space. In South Orange and Maplewood, older tree canopies and closer-set utility lines mean our crew checks the approach carefully before backing the truck in. Livingston's newer developments generally offer a longer, straighter driveway with fewer overhead obstructions, which makes delivery more straightforward. Either way, we ask for a clear, level 24 to 25 foot stretch and confirm overhead clearance during scheduling so the truck can set the container down without repositioning on-site.
Compare
Every size side by side
The 30 yard trades some length efficiency for six feet of wall height, which is what most estate and multi-room jobs need.
| 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?
- 20 Yard Dumpster — the next size smaller
- 40 Yard Dumpster — the next size larger
- Compare all five sizes
- Read the full Newark sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 30 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.
Mon–Sat 7:00am – 7:00pm
Answers
30 Yard Dumpster — questions we get asked
Is a 30 yard dumpster the right size for an estate cleanout?
For most single-family estate cleanouts, yes. The extra height over a 20 yard gives you more room for bulky furniture and household goods without needing a second container.
How much clearance do I need for a 30 yard dumpster?
Plan on about 24 to 25 feet of clear, level ground, plus overhead clearance for the six-foot walls. Low tree branches or utility lines are the most common obstacles our crew checks for before delivery.
Can I put concrete or dirt in a 30 yard dumpster?
You can, but the 4 to 5 ton weight limit is reached quickly with material that dense, often before the box looks even partly full. For pure heavy debris like concrete or dirt, a 20 yard is usually the more cost-effective choice.
What's the difference between a 20 and 30 yard dumpster?
They share the same length and width, but the 30 yard stands a foot and a half taller, giving it noticeably more volume. It's the better pick when a project involves bulky household items across multiple rooms rather than a single renovation.
Service area
30 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.