A 10 yard dumpster measures about 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and 3.5 feet tall, and it's the size most Sterling Heights homeowners rent for a single-room cleanout or a small deck tear-off. Day rates for this size run in the 51 to 112 dollar band, with weekly rentals landing between 426 and 778 dollars, and monthly terms for a 10 cubic yard dumpster running higher still since a longer rental never costs less than a shorter one.
Ten cubic yards holds roughly 3 to 4 pickup truck loads, which covers most garage cleanouts, small bathroom demos and yard debris jobs. These 10 yard dumpster measurements, about 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and 3.5 feet tall, mean these 10-yard dumpster dimensions sit low at the wall, so tossing bags and boards over the side doesn't take a ladder. If you're clearing out a Sterling Heights basement or handling a single-room renovation and want to rent 10 yard dumpster capacity without paying for space you won't use, a 10 yard trash dumpster or 10 yard roll off dumpster is usually the right call before you jump to a 20 yard dumpster rental. For side-by-side dimensions on every size we carry, the dumpster sizes and dimensions page lays them out. Placement still needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the delivery truck, so measure your driveway or curb space before the truck shows up. Sterling Heights driveways vary a lot block to block, and a tight cul-de-sac can change where we're able to drop the box.
Household junk, wood, drywall, shingles and yard waste are all fair game in most cases, but the list of banned material matters more than people expect. Paint cans, tires, batteries, refrigerants and anything flammable usually can't go in, and loading them anyway can hold up pickup. Check what cannot go in a dumpster before you start filling it, especially if the project involves old appliances or leftover chemicals. Weight matters too. Roofing shingles and wet debris add up fast, and going over the limit brings extra charges, so it's worth a look at dumpster weight limits if you're tearing off a roof or hauling concrete. For anything tied to an active build rather than a cleanout, construction dumpster rental covers the heavier-duty side of the job, and general project sanitation questions belong on construction site services.
Placement in the street or right of way needs confirming with the city before delivery, since that rule differs by location and we haven't verified a specific ordinance number for Sterling Heights. If the dumpster sits entirely on your own driveway, permitting is rarely an issue. If it has to sit at the curb, call ahead. Our dumpster permit requirements page walks through what to ask the city and what we need from you before drop-off. Homeowners in nearby Troy, about 6.7 miles west, and Madison Heights, roughly 9.7 miles southwest, run into the same question, and the answer always comes back to the local right-of-way rule rather than anything on our end. When in doubt, we'd rather you ask the city first and avoid a relocation fee later. See full pricing context on dumpster rental cost or the request a quote page to get a number for your address.
| unit | day | week | month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | $51-$112 | $426-$778 | $500 |
| 20 yard | see 20 yard dumpster rental | ||
| 30 yard | see 30 yard dumpster rental |
If you're not sure which box fits, our roll-off dumpster rental overview compares all four sizes, including the 40 yard dumpster rental for full gut jobs. Renovation projects often need portable restrooms too, and home renovation porta potty covers that pairing for Sterling Heights job sites.
Daily rates for a 10 yard box run between 51 and 112 dollars, and weekly rentals fall between 426 and 778 dollars depending on how long you keep it and what's loaded in. Monthly rentals for lighter debris run 91 to 500 dollars. Full cost breakdowns live on dumpster rental cost.
Most Sterling Heights rentals run a weekend to a week, though monthly terms are available for longer renovation timelines. Weekly and monthly options both sit in the pricing table above. Talk to Sterling Heights Porta Pros about extending a rental if your project runs past the original pickup date.
A 10 yard holds about half the volume of a 20 yard box, and it's built for single-room jobs rather than whole-house cleanouts. If you're filling it past the rim after a day or two, size up. Compare both directly on dumpster sizes and dimensions.
Only with city confirmation, since street placement in Sterling Heights depends on right-of-way rules we haven't verified line by line. Driveway placement avoids the question entirely. If curb placement is your only option, call the city before we deliver.
Yes. We serve Troy, Roseville, Madison Heights, Macomb and Eastpointe from the same fleet, all within about 13 miles of Sterling Heights. Check service areas for full coverage or request a delivery window on request a quote.
Yes. Sterling Heights Porta Pros delivers 10 yard dumpster rental across Sterling Heights 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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