What is an 8-yard dumpster? 8-yard containers are large, square-shaped metal or plastic bins with tall lids. An 8-yard dumpster's average height is 7 feet and its average width is 6ft. This bin is ideal for large businesses such as apartment complexes and big box stores.
A 6 foot container is usually 6 feet in length, 6 feet wide and 6ft high. This size dumpster can hold 6 cubic yards worth of trash. It is equivalent to 36 33-gallon trash bags and 12 96-gallon garbage containers.
A 30-yard dumpster is typically 22 feet in length, 8 feet wide and 6 feet high. It can hold a maximum weight of 8,000 to 12,000 lbs. The type of material that is being placed into the dumpster will affect the weight limits.