A 10 yard dumpster measures roughly 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and 3.5 feet high, holding about 10 cubic yards of debris, enough for a single-room cleanout or a small roof job. Daily rates for this size run in the same band as other roll-off dumpster rental options in Bridgeport, CT, and if costs are your main question, start with dumpster rental cost for the full breakdown.
The 10-yard dumpster dimensions are compact by design: about 12 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 3.5 feet tall, which is why it fits in a driveway or a tight urban lot in Bridgeport without eating the whole yard. Compare that footprint against the dumpster sizes and dimensions chart if you are choosing between this and a 20 yard dumpster rental for a bigger tear-out. Delivery crews need about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the truck to place the container safely, so measure your driveway or curb space before booking. If you are working near Stratford, 4.8 miles east of Bridgeport, or Fairfield, 5.7 miles west, the same clearance rule applies wherever the truck backs in. A 10 yard trash dumpster works well for shingle tear-offs, garage cleanouts, and small demolition loads, but it fills faster than people expect once flooring or drywall goes in, so a home renovation porta potty and dumpster pairing often makes sense for longer projects.
Most household debris, wood, drywall, and shingles are fine, but certain materials are restricted everywhere in Connecticut regardless of container size. Check the full list on what cannot go in a dumpster before you load anything questionable, since paints, tires, and electronics commonly get rejected at the transfer station. Weight matters more than volume with this size: a 10 cubic yard dumpster fills up in cubic feet quickly with construction debris, but it can also hit its weight cap with heavy material like shingles or concrete well before the bin looks full. Review dumpster weight limits so you are not surprised by an overage charge, and if you are also clearing a storage unit or job trailer, a storage container rental can hold materials you are not ready to discard. If your project involves demolition debris or renovation waste in Bridgeport, pairing the dumpster with a temporary fence rental keeps the site secured between pickups, especially on jobs that run past dark and need marked barricades under OSHA 1926.202 guidance for construction area protection.
Placement on private property, like your own driveway, typically does not need a permit, but putting a dumpster on the street or public right of way needs confirming with the City of Bridgeport before delivery. Do not assume; call and ask. See dumpster permit requirements for a fuller breakdown of when this comes up, and if your project also needs construction dumpster rental with a longer placement window, mention that upfront so the crew plans the right service dates; broader jobsite planning, including layout and access, is covered on construction site services. For active job sites with workers on-site daily, remember that toilet facilities also fall under a separate standard: OSHA 1926.51(c) sets minimum toilet counts for construction crews, and pairing a porta john rental with your dumpster keeps the whole site compliant in one delivery run.
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| Week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| Month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Delivery fees run separately and depend on distance and access; see dumpster rental cost for the full picture across sizes, and if you are renting portable toilets for the same site, check porta potty rental cost too. Bridgeport Porta Pros delivers this size across the city and into nearby towns like Trumbull, 10.5 miles north, and Shelton, 10.3 miles north, with the full coverage map on service areas.
Most rentals run by the day, week, or month, and pricing scales with duration rather than a flat swap fee. A weekend rate also applies if you only need it Friday through Monday. Talk to Bridgeport Porta Pros about your project timeline before booking.
The 10 yard is about half the length of a 20 yard container and suits smaller cleanouts, while the 20 yard handles bigger renovation or roofing jobs. If you are unsure which fits, review 10 yard dumpster rental against the 20 yard dumpster rental page side by side, or check the 30 yard dumpster rental page if the job is bigger than either.
You can, but heavy material hits the weight limit fast, sometimes before the bin looks full. Ask Bridgeport Porta Pros about a heavier-duty size if your load is mostly concrete, dirt, or shingles, and see the 40 yard dumpster rental page if you expect several loads of heavy debris.
Not always. Delivery fees are typically quoted separately and vary by distance and site access, so ask for an all-in number when you call, and if you need it fast, see emergency porta potty rental for how rush delivery works on the toilet side.
Usually no for private property, but street placement needs confirming with the City of Bridgeport. Check porta potty permit requirements for how permitting logic generally works locally before you assume either way.
Yes. Bridgeport Porta Pros delivers 10 yard dumpster rental across Bridgeport and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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