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What's the Best Dumpster Size for Small Demolitions in Des Moines, IA?

Two different sized dumpsters from Dumpster Dudez - learn more about what sized dumpster you should choose for your demolition project in Des Moines, IA!

January 16, 2023

Dumpster Sizes
Construction

It can be difficult picking the right dumpster size for your demolition or construction project in Des Moines, IA.

When you rent a smaller dumpster, you'll have to wait longer to get rid of everything, and if you rent a bigger dumpster, it'll cost more.

If you don't get rid of the junk, the junk will inevitably pile up on your driveway or surroundings, causing domestic accidents. Therefore, you should use the right-sized dumpster to eliminate the debris as quickly as possible.

Understanding dumpster characteristics will help you pick the right one. Projects can generate a lot of debris, so don't underestimate it. You should get a 10-yard dumpster if your small project has an estimated debris volume of 8 yards.

Getting Rid of Debris Will Cost You

Deliveries, mileage, and disposal should be included in debris dumpster services, and you should aim to do it right. To reduce trips to the landfill and avoid overage charges, you might need to overestimate or higher the amount of debris your project will generate. You can get dumpsters in different sizesand with varying limits of weight.

Dumpster Dudez has tackled a few small residential demolitions and construction projects, and we've got the perfect dumpster recommendation for you.

Demolition Projects in Your Home

If your bathroom needs to be upgraded to a full bath, the dumpster you'd need for such a project would be ten yards in size, with dimensions of 10 feet by 8 feet by 4 feet and a capacity of three to two tons.

Ten yarders are also suitable for these projects:

  • Removing fences
  • Removing your floor or carpet
  • Removing interior walls
  • Deck removal
  • Demolition of sheds, patios, and walkways
  • Full bath removal for medium to large homes

You'll need a 15 to 20-yard dumpster if you're doing DIY or to contract complete bath removal (10 ft. x 10 ft.). Make sure the dumpster is big enough to handle all the demolition waste.

Types of Debris

It's important to know what kind of debris you'll be removing during your project so you can hire the right size dumpster. Weight limits apply to each size of waste, as I mentioned earlier. Bricks, drywall, concrete, carpet, and drywall require a larger dumpster.

The good news is that Dumpster Dudez can help you figure out the percentage of different types of debris to recommend the right dumpster for your demolition project if you don't know how to estimate the amount of waste generated in your demolition project in Des Moines, IA. Get a free instant quote to have all your questions answered by the pros at Dumpster Dudez!

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  • Laird VanDee
    Apr. 17, 2025
    Great guys to work with. I will call them whenever I need a dumpster in the future.
  • Kendra Campbell
    Apr. 16, 2025
    My experience was great with Dumpster Dudez. The communication was great. They delivered and picked up on time. They took extra time to make sure the dumpster was where I wanted it and that I knew how to use the gate/latch. They made sure my driveway was protected from potential damage. I will use Dumpster Dudez again and I will recommend Dumpster Dudez to my friends and family.
  • Mason Skovgard
    Apr. 15, 2025
    Easy to work with and made the process as simple as possible.
  • Mina
    Apr. 9, 2025
    Excellent service and communication. Good price.
  • Sara Groves
    Apr. 8, 2025
    our experience with dumpster dudez was great. The only complaint that I do have is that our communication with our delivery guy was a little undesirable....I called at 3 in the afternoon to get an idea of when our dumpster would be delivered as we were on a tight schedule with our project...The guy I spoke to said I was his next delivery the dumpster was on the truck....however we did not receive our dumpster until close to 3 hours later...he did keep in contact with us that he was running late in the mean time saying his gps said 20 mins away and still was an hour after we received our dumpster....that would be my only complaint; was actually receiving our dumpster in the time frame that I was actually given as opposed to hours later.. thank you guys for the easy process helping us complete our project!
  • Jaemi “Re/Max Revolution” Poncy
    Apr. 8, 2025
    Super easy to work with! Quick, clean, affordable and kind. I wont use anyone else!
  • Anthony Ferin
    Apr. 4, 2025
    Great communication great service
  • Adam Petersen
    Apr. 1, 2025
    My wife and I order a dumpster from them about once a month and the service is always top notch! Very affordable, great communication and same day delivery. If you need a dumpster, we 100% recommend Dumpster Dudez! Happy we found this company for our needs!
  • Scott Wendl
    Aug. 21, 2024
    Dumpster dudez did a great job! They showed up on time and removed the load promptly. Would highly recommend! Communications great as well.
  • Lance Webber
    Mar. 25, 2025
    I checked prices with other businesses and Dumpster Dudez was both the most transparent about prices and the lowest total cost. Scheduling was super easy. They dropped off the dumpster while I was at work and placed it just where I requested. The dumpster was clean, functional and not an eyesore for the neighborhood. They even texted me before picking it up. The only way they could have done more is if they mowed my lawn while they were at my house.😆 I will definitely use them again and recommend them to anyone who needs to rent a dumpster!
  • Dawn Grimm
    Mar. 24, 2025
    Great group to work with. Very courteous and respectful of the property.
  • Rigo Jaquez
    Sep. 28, 2024
    Great service thank you
  • S P
    Mar. 20, 2025
    Easy to work with. Very kind owner he answered all my questions and concerns. Great communication!! This company deserves kudos!!! Easy delivery and pick up. No extra fees put on my card. Dumpster was in great shape and not ugly. Definitely will be getting another dumpster from Kody and Dumpster Dudez on my next project!!!
  • Pam Meier
    Mar. 20, 2025
    Arrived timely, very nice staff. I highly recommend them!
  • Matthew Frideres
    Mar. 7, 2025
    They are my go-to company for residential remodel dumpsters. Easy to work with, very prompt and courteous.
  • Annie Wiedner
    Mar. 5, 2025
    Nothing but great service. Answered their phones after hours, dropped the dumpster off on a Sunday, and allowed us to have it for an extended period of time. When I needed it picked up, they got it picked up. Will be using them again!
  • Rich Rosendahl
    Feb. 25, 2025
    Amazing! They cost less than our first two quotes, they are super friendly, they are quick. And when the weather got unexpectedly cold and we had to delay the project they worked with us, brought a larger dumpster to meet our needs and made sure we didn’t feel rushed! I highly recommend!
  • Makayla Garland
    Feb. 21, 2025
    Great people to work with! Will 100% recommend them to anyone needing to rent a dumpster.
  • MacKenzie Hansen
    May. 14, 2024
    Repeat customer here and I never thought I’d be so excited about getting ahead on spring cleaning! We share a driveway with our neighbors— Kody was polite and called us upon arrival to ensure the placement of the dumpster wouldn’t be a problem, which was very considerate. We were able to get rid of old carpet, fencing, flooring ruined from water damage, you name it! Love the available sizes to choose from, and drop off and pickup process is so convenient! Thanks again to Marc and Kody!!
  • Nathan
    Feb. 8, 2025
    Highly recommend Dumpsters Dudez. Kody was great to work with and went above and beyond to help out with my unique situation. I’ll definitely use them again for any future needs.
  • Laird VanDee
    Apr. 17, 2025
    Great guys to work with. I will call them whenever I need a dumpster in the future.
  • Kendra Campbell
    Apr. 16, 2025
    My experience was great with Dumpster Dudez. The communication was great. They delivered and picked up on time. They took extra time to make sure the dumpster was where I wanted it and that I knew how to use the gate/latch. They made sure my driveway was protected from potential damage. I will use Dumpster Dudez again and I will recommend Dumpster Dudez to my friends and family.
  • Mason Skovgard
    Apr. 15, 2025
    Easy to work with and made the process as simple as possible.
  • Mina
    Apr. 9, 2025
    Excellent service and communication. Good price.
  • Sara Groves
    Apr. 8, 2025
    our experience with dumpster dudez was great. The only complaint that I do have is that our communication with our delivery guy was a little undesirable....I called at 3 in the afternoon to get an idea of when our dumpster would be delivered as we were on a tight schedule with our project...The guy I spoke to said I was his next delivery the dumpster was on the truck....however we did not receive our dumpster until close to 3 hours later...he did keep in contact with us that he was running late in the mean time saying his gps said 20 mins away and still was an hour after we received our dumpster....that would be my only complaint; was actually receiving our dumpster in the time frame that I was actually given as opposed to hours later.. thank you guys for the easy process helping us complete our project!
  • Jaemi “Re/Max Revolution” Poncy
    Apr. 8, 2025
    Super easy to work with! Quick, clean, affordable and kind. I wont use anyone else!
  • Anthony Ferin
    Apr. 4, 2025
    Great communication great service
  • Adam Petersen
    Apr. 1, 2025
    My wife and I order a dumpster from them about once a month and the service is always top notch! Very affordable, great communication and same day delivery. If you need a dumpster, we 100% recommend Dumpster Dudez! Happy we found this company for our needs!
  • Scott Wendl
    Aug. 21, 2024
    Dumpster dudez did a great job! They showed up on time and removed the load promptly. Would highly recommend! Communications great as well.
  • Lance Webber
    Mar. 25, 2025
    I checked prices with other businesses and Dumpster Dudez was both the most transparent about prices and the lowest total cost. Scheduling was super easy. They dropped off the dumpster while I was at work and placed it just where I requested. The dumpster was clean, functional and not an eyesore for the neighborhood. They even texted me before picking it up. The only way they could have done more is if they mowed my lawn while they were at my house.😆 I will definitely use them again and recommend them to anyone who needs to rent a dumpster!
  • Dawn Grimm
    Mar. 24, 2025
    Great group to work with. Very courteous and respectful of the property.
  • Rigo Jaquez
    Sep. 28, 2024
    Great service thank you
  • S P
    Mar. 20, 2025
    Easy to work with. Very kind owner he answered all my questions and concerns. Great communication!! This company deserves kudos!!! Easy delivery and pick up. No extra fees put on my card. Dumpster was in great shape and not ugly. Definitely will be getting another dumpster from Kody and Dumpster Dudez on my next project!!!
  • Pam Meier
    Mar. 20, 2025
    Arrived timely, very nice staff. I highly recommend them!
  • Matthew Frideres
    Mar. 7, 2025
    They are my go-to company for residential remodel dumpsters. Easy to work with, very prompt and courteous.
  • Annie Wiedner
    Mar. 5, 2025
    Nothing but great service. Answered their phones after hours, dropped the dumpster off on a Sunday, and allowed us to have it for an extended period of time. When I needed it picked up, they got it picked up. Will be using them again!
  • Rich Rosendahl
    Feb. 25, 2025
    Amazing! They cost less than our first two quotes, they are super friendly, they are quick. And when the weather got unexpectedly cold and we had to delay the project they worked with us, brought a larger dumpster to meet our needs and made sure we didn’t feel rushed! I highly recommend!
  • Makayla Garland
    Feb. 21, 2025
    Great people to work with! Will 100% recommend them to anyone needing to rent a dumpster.
  • MacKenzie Hansen
    May. 14, 2024
    Repeat customer here and I never thought I’d be so excited about getting ahead on spring cleaning! We share a driveway with our neighbors— Kody was polite and called us upon arrival to ensure the placement of the dumpster wouldn’t be a problem, which was very considerate. We were able to get rid of old carpet, fencing, flooring ruined from water damage, you name it! Love the available sizes to choose from, and drop off and pickup process is so convenient! Thanks again to Marc and Kody!!
  • Nathan
    Feb. 8, 2025
    Highly recommend Dumpsters Dudez. Kody was great to work with and went above and beyond to help out with my unique situation. I’ll definitely use them again for any future needs.