Ranger Dumpster RentalWhat size dumpster do I need for a home remodel in Denver?
Most Denver home remodels fit a 15-yard ($650) or 20-yard ($695) dumpster, flat all-in with no hidden fees. Discount Dumpster Denver drops the container on your driveway or a Capitol Hill side street, permit handled where needed.
| Dumpster size | Flat price | Best-fit remodel |
|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | $595 | Single bathroom, small closet or flooring tear-out (~4 pickup loads) |
| 15-yard | $650 | Kitchen refresh, one-room remodel, cabinet swap |
| 20-yard | $695 | Full kitchen gut, multi-room or whole-floor remodel (~8 pickup loads) |
| 30-yard | $795 | Whole-house gut, basement finish, home addition |
| 40-yard | $895 | Large addition, multi-level demo, big estate cleanout |
Dumpster size by Denver remodel type (flat, all-in pricing)
What size dumpster do I need for a home remodel in Denver?
A 15-yard or 20-yard dumpster covers most Denver home remodels. A single-bathroom remodel or small flooring tear-out fits a 10-yard ($595) or 15-yard ($650). A full kitchen gut with cabinets, countertops, and drywall fits a 20-yard ($695). A whole-house gut or a basement finish fits a 30-yard ($795). The 20-yard is the most common pick for Denver homeowners because it holds roughly 8 pickup-truck loads and still fits on a standard driveway.
Denver remodel dumpster sizing by project type
Match the container to the debris volume. A 10-yard holds about 4 pickup loads and suits a bathroom remodel or a single room of carpet and tile. A 15-yard suits a kitchen refresh or one-room drywall replacement. A 20-yard, holding about 8 pickup loads, suits a full kitchen gut or a two-to-three room remodel. A 30-yard suits a whole-house gut or a finished-basement project. If the remodel adds square footage, step up to the 40-yard ($895).
Flat pricing keeps a remodel total predictable
Every size carries one flat, all-in price with no tonnage weighing, no fuel surcharge, and no gate fee. The 10-yard is $595, the 15-yard $650, the 20-yard $695, the 30-yard $795, and the 40-yard $895. The minimum charge is $595. The single most useful non-obvious fact for remodelers: many Denver haulers quote a low daily rate then add a per-ton dump fee at pickup, so a $350 quote can finish near $600. A flat price removes that end-of-job surprise.
Heavy remodel debris changes the size you order
Weight, not just volume, decides the right container for tile, plaster, and concrete. A bathroom remodel producing broken tile and cast-iron tub pieces fills a 10-yard by weight long before it fills by volume, so a 15-yard often works better for headroom. Clean, light debris like cabinets and drywall packs efficiently, so a 20-yard handles a large kitchen. For mixed concrete or brick from a Denver foundation or patio, ask about a dedicated heavy-debris load before ordering.
How the drop-off and pickup work
The process runs in four plain steps. First, confirm the size and flat price by phone. Second, the container is delivered to your driveway or an approved street spot, usually same-day or next-day. Third, you load the remodel debris over the rental period. Fourth, one call schedules pickup and the flat price covers the haul and disposal. A dumpster rental is not junk removal, the crew drops and hauls the container, and you or your contractor load it.
Choosing between a 15-yard and a 20-yard
The choice comes down to room count and driveway space. If it's a single-room or bathroom remodel, choose the 15-yard ($650) and save the extra footprint. If it's a full kitchen or a two-plus room job, choose the 20-yard ($695), the extra 5 yards costs $45 and prevents a second haul. The trade-off is driveway space versus debris volume; a 20-yard needs about 22 feet of straight clearance to set down.
Denver specifics: driveways, permits, and street placement
Denver's older neighborhoods shape which size fits. Narrow driveways in Capitol Hill, Baker, and Five Points often can't hold a 30-yard, so a 20-yard is the practical ceiling for many rowhome and bungalow remodels. Larger lots in Washington Park, Cherry Creek, Stapleton (Central Park), and Berkeley usually take a 30-yard with room to spare. When a container must sit on a public street rather than a driveway, common in the Highlands, Sloan's Lake, and Park Hill, the City and County of Denver requires a right-of-way permit; the delivery crew can handle that placement paperwork. Winter freeze-thaw makes soft or unpaved parking strips risky, so a driveway or plywood-protected surface is the safer set-down spot from December through March.
Related questions
How much does a dumpster rental cost in Denver?
Denver dumpster rentals run $595 for a 10-yard up to $895 for a 40-yard, flat and all-in with no tonnage or fuel fees. The minimum charge is $595.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Denver?
A permit is required only when the dumpster sits on a public street; a driveway placement needs none. The right-of-way permit is issued by the City and County of Denver.
What size dumpster do I need for a kitchen remodel?
A full kitchen remodel with cabinets, countertops, and drywall fits a 20-yard dumpster ($695). A lighter kitchen refresh fits a 15-yard ($650).
How long can I keep a dumpster rental in Denver?
Standard rental periods cover the length of a typical remodel; one call schedules pickup when the container is full. Extended terms are available on request.
What can't go in a Denver remodel dumpster?
Paint, chemicals, tires, appliances with freon, and hazardous waste are excluded. Clean concrete, tile, drywall, and cabinetry are fine, ask about heavy loads before ordering.