https://www.mountainwestdumpsters.com https://www.mountainwestdumpsters.com/how-to-choose-the-right-size-dumpster <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> 15-Yard vs. 20-Yard Dumpster: Which One Do You Actually Need? </span> </h3> </div> <div> <a href="/"> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/58e04792/dms3rep/multi/IMG_2318.jpeg" alt="black 20 yard dumpster"/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> One of the most common questions we get in Provo, Orem, Spanish Fork, and everywhere in between is: "Do I need a 15-yard or a 20-yard dumpster?" Guess wrong and you either pay for space you don't use, or you're stuck ordering a second dumpster halfway through your project. Here's some quick tips to help you get it right the first time. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> What a 15-Yard Dumpster Actually Holds </strong> </p> <p> <span> A 15-yard dumpster holds roughly 6 pickup truck loads of debris. It's the right call for: </span> </p> <p> <span> Small bathroom or kitchen remodels </span> </p> <p> <span> Single-room flooring replacement </span> </p> <p> <span> Garage or basement clean-outs </span> </p> <p> <span> Small deck removal (under 500 sq ft) </span> </p> <p> <span> Yard debris from a moderate landscaping project </span> </p> <p> <span> Decluttering a single room or storage unit </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> What a 20-Yard Dumpster Actually Holds </strong> </p> <p> <span> A 20-yard dumpster holds about 8 pickup truck loads. Reach for this size when you're tackling: </span> </p> <p> <span> Whole-home remodels or multi-room renovations </span> </p> <p> <span> Roof tear-offs (up to about 3,000 sq ft, single layer) </span> </p> <p> <span> Larger deck or fence removal </span> </p> <p> <span> Flooded basement clean-out with drywall, carpet, and furniture </span> </p> <p> <span> Whole-house clean-outs before a sale or move </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> When in Doubt, Size Up </strong> </p> <p> <span> The slight increase in cost of a 20 yard dumpster is almost always cheaper than paying for a second haul-away or an overage fee because you underestimated. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> Why Homeowners and Contractors Across Utah County Choose Mountain West Dumpsters: </strong> </p> <p> <span> Flat-rate pricing with 2 tons included, less surprises </span> </p> <p> <span> Same-day delivery available </span> </p> <p> <span> Weekend delivery and pick-up for projects that don't stop on Fridays </span> </p> <p> <span> Rolliskates driveway protection on every drop, so your concrete or asphalt stays scratch-free </span> </p> <p> <span> Still not sure which size fits your project? Give us a call or request a quote online and we'll help you size it right the first time, whether you're in Spanish Fork, Provo, Payson, or anywhere else in Utah County. </span> </p> </div> Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:02:46 GMT https://www.mountainwestdumpsters.com/how-to-choose-the-right-size-dumpster thumbnail main image https://www.mountainwestdumpsters.com/my-post Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> This is a subtitle for your new post </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irt-cdn.multiscreensite.com/md/pexels/dms3rep/multi/pexels-photo-1068989.jpeg" alt="Tall palm tree silhouetted against a bright blue sky"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The body content of your post goes here. To edit this text, click on it and delete this default text and start typing your own or paste your own from a different source. </span> </p> </div> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:56:37 GMT https://www.mountainwestdumpsters.com/my-post thumbnail main image https://www.mountainwestdumpsters.com/blog-title Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> This is a subtitle for your new post </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irt-cdn.multiscreensite.com/md/pexels/dms3rep/multi/pexels-photo-1068989.jpeg" alt="Tall palm tree silhouetted against a clear blue sky"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The body content of your post goes here. To edit this text, click on it and delete this default text and start typing your own or paste your own from a different source. </span> </p> </div> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:55:46 GMT https://www.mountainwestdumpsters.com/blog-title thumbnail main image