A 10 yard dumpster is often too small to handle a typical renovation, move, or cleanout. However, for residential purposes, 20 and 30 cubic yard dumpsters will almost always be too large. For example, a 20-yard dumpster is equivalent to 10 pickup truck loads of stuff.
A 12-yard container usually holds between 2 and 3 tons of trash. This is equivalent to between 4,000 and 6,000 pounds of household garbage or about 20 couches that weigh an average of 300 lbs each. If you are throwing away concrete or dirt, the maximum weight allowed is 10 tons.
4,000 - 6,000 pounds 10-yard dumpster: 30 squares = Est. 4,000 - 6,000 pounds ( Est. 2 tons - Est. 3 tons