What Is a 30-Yard Dumpster?
A 30-yard roll-off holds 30 cubic yards of material — roughly nine pickup truck loads. It’s the step up from the 20-yard and the right container when a standard home cleanout or single roofing job isn’t enough — whole-home guts, multi-layer tearoffs, large estates, and active construction sites.
One thing surprises most customers: the 30-yard has the exact same footprint as the 20-yard — 22 feet long, 8 feet wide. The difference is height: 6 feet versus 4.5 feet. Same driveway space, significantly more volume.
At 6 feet tall, the walls are at shoulder height for most adults. Lighter debris loads easily. For heavy individual pieces — concrete slabs, large tile sections — plan how you’ll get them up and over before the container arrives.
When the 20-Yard Isn’t Enough — Choose the 30
The 30-yard costs $125 more than the 20. That’s worth it when your project genuinely needs the extra capacity. Here’s when each is the right call.
- 🔨You’re gutting a Tyler home to the studs across every room simultaneously — full interior demolition
- 🏗️Roofing tearoff with two or more shingle layers — weight roughly doubles vs. single-layer
- 🏠Large estate clearance — 4+ bedroom home with garage, attic, and outbuildings all at once
- 🏚️Very large single-layer roofing tearoff — 2,500+ sq ft where a 20’s weight and volume limits both apply
- 🏗️New construction framing debris on a large Tyler custom build
- 🏢Small to mid-size commercial space clearance or interior gut
- 💧Full single-story flood remediation — all rooms, all drywall and flooring, all contents
- 🏠Standard 3-bedroom Tyler home cleanout — all rooms and garage in a single drop
- 🏗️Single-layer roofing tearoff on a standard Tyler roof up to ~2,500 sq ft
- 🍳Full kitchen and bathroom renovation combined on a standard-size home
What Does a 30-Yard Dumpster Hold?
- 🏚️Large estate clearance — 4+ bedroom Tyler home, all contents, garage, attic, and storage
- 🔨Whole-home gut renovation — full interior demolition across every room simultaneously
- 🏗️Multi-layer roofing tearoff — two layers on most standard Tyler roofs
- 🏠Large single-layer roofing tearoff — 2,500+ sq ft where volume and weight exceed a 20
- 🪵New construction framing debris on a large Tyler custom build
- 🏢Commercial interior gut — small to mid-size Tyler retail, office, or restaurant
- 💥Attached structure demolition — large deck, detached garage, or outbuilding teardown
- 💧Full home flood remediation — all affected rooms, drywall, flooring, and contents
- 🏢Large commercial clearance — 3,000+ sq ft commercial space gut or warehouse
- 💥Full structural demolition — tearing a residential structure to the foundation
- 🏗️Very large custom home gut (4,000+ sq ft) with simultaneous multi-room demo
- 🏭Warehouse or industrial facility clearance
Whole-home gut renovations of pre-1980 Tyler properties are the highest-risk situation for asbestos exposure. Floor tile, popcorn ceilings, pipe insulation, and ceiling tile in older Tyler homes may contain asbestos. A licensed inspection before the gut begins protects you and your crew. Do not load suspect materials — call us for abatement referrals.
30 Yard Dumpsters and Roofing in Tyler, TX
The 30-yard is the right roofing container in two specific Tyler scenarios: multi-layer tearoffs and large single-layer roofs. Here’s the weight math.
| Scenario | Approx. Weight | Right Container | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,500 sq ft · single layer | 1.5–2 tons | 20-Yard | Within 20-yard’s 2-ton limit |
| 1,500–2,500 sq ft · single layer | 2–4 tons | 20 or 30-Yard | Some overage on 20; 30 handles comfortably |
| Any size · two layers | Doubles | 30-Yard | Weight roughly doubles — 30 is the minimum |
| 2,500+ sq ft · single layer | 3–5+ tons | 30-Yard | Both volume and weight push past a 20 |
| Tile or slate roofing | 750–1,000 lbs/sq | Call Us | 3–4× heavier than asphalt — needs calculation |
Tyler has a lot of older housing stock that’s been re-roofed once or twice without removing the original layer. A two-layer tearoff on a 2,000 sq ft roof produces approximately 4–6 tons — well beyond the 20-yard’s 2-ton limit and often its volume capacity too. The 30-yard’s 3-ton limit handles most two-layer jobs on standard Tyler homes, though some weight overage may still apply on larger roofs.
After a major hail event crosses Tyler or Smith County, same-day availability for 30-yard containers fills fast. Roofing contractors managing multiple storm jobs simultaneously — call us to coordinate deliveries across job sites. We understand the insurance timeline and storm-recovery scheduling pressures involved.
What Can You Put in a 30-Yard Dumpster?
Most construction and household debris is accepted. At 30-yard scale — gut renovations, large roofing jobs, commercial clearances — the prohibited materials list matters more than ever. Call before loading anything uncertain.
30-Yard Dumpster Rental Cost in Tyler, TX
30-Yard vs. Other Dumpster Sizes
The highlighted row is the 30-yard. Note that the 20, 30, and 40-yard all share the same 22 × 8 ft footprint — the difference is height.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard | 12×8×4 ft | ~3 loads | 1 ton | Garage cleanout, 1-room reno, yard debris | $299 |
| 15-Yard | 16×8×4 ft | ~4–5 loads | 1.5 tons | Kitchen/bath reno, mid-size cleanout | $350 |
| 20-Yard | 22×8×4.5 ft | ~6 loads | 2 tons | Full home cleanout, standard roofing, estate clearance | $425 |
| 30-Yard← You Are Here | 22×8×6 ft | ~9 loads | 3 tons | Whole-home gut, multi-layer roofing, large estate, construction | $550 |
| 40-Yard | 22×8×8 ft | ~12 loads | 4 tons | Demolition, commercial, high-volume construction | $699 |
Where Does the 30-Yard Go?
Same footprint as the 20-yard — 22 × 8 ft — so driveway fit is the same. The 6-foot height means more overhead clearance during delivery and more visibility from the street. Our truck needs approximately 60 feet of straight clearance and 23 feet of overhead height.
Hollytree, The Cascades, and similar communities in 75703 may have rules on container height as well as placement. At 6 feet tall, the 30-yard is more visible than smaller sizes. Confirm HOA requirements before booking — we provide dimension documentation for approval requests.
Confirm site access for our truck before delivery — locked gates, active equipment, tight site access. For active construction or renovation sites in Tyler and Smith County, give us the site address and any access constraints when you book.
If site access requires street placement, a Temporary Right-of-Way Permit from the City of Tyler Engineering Services department is required. We walk you through this at booking. For Downtown Tyler commercial sites, coordinate street placement well in advance.
How 30-Yard Dumpster Rental Works in Tyler
Give us your address, project type, and roof size if it’s a roofing job. We’ll confirm size and flag weight considerations upfront.
Same-day or next-morning — an honest answer, not a vague window. Storm-surge periods may affect availability.
We position it where you direct. You don’t need to be on site for delivery.
Need a swap mid-project? Call when it’s full and we’ll schedule a fresh drop. $50/day for extensions if you need more time.
Call when done. Pickup within 24–48 hrs. Disposal at Greenwood Farms Landfill on FM 756.
Where We Deliver 30-Yard Dumpsters
Same-day delivery for morning orders across Tyler and Smith County.
30-Yard Dumpster FAQs — Tyler, TX
Tell us your address, project type, and scope. For roofing, give us the roof size and layer count. Same-day on orders before 10 AM. No contracts, no hidden fees.
