Selecting the Right Size Dumpster

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About Hoss Dumpsters

We rent two sizes: a 14-yard and a 20-yard. That’s it. We don’t stock 6 different sizes because most residential and small-commercial jobs in Pierce County only need one of these two. Less choosing for you, faster scheduling for us, lower prices than the national franchises.

Both bins are roll-off style, driveway-friendly, low-profile, with rear swing-doors so heavy items walk in instead of going over the side.

Exploring Hoss’s Two Sizes

The 14-Yard Dumpster — An Overview

  • Capacity: ~14 cubic yards, includes ~3,500 lbs disposal
  • Approximate dimensions: 12′ L × 8′ W × 4′ H
  • Price: starts at flat-rate 5-day rental
  • Best for: garage cleanouts, small remodels (kitchen or bathroom), roofing tear-offs, yard debris, basement purges, mid-size estate cleanouts, post-construction debris
  • Typical fit: standard residential driveway, swing-doors face the rear

The 20-Yard Dumpster — An Overview

  • Capacity: ~20 cubic yards, includes ~4,000 lbs disposal
  • Approximate dimensions: 14′ L × 8′ W × 5′ H
  • Price: starts at flat-rate 5-day rental
  • Best for: whole-house cleanouts, major renovations (multi-room), estate haul-aways, large commercial cleanups, big yard projects
  • Typical fit: standard residential driveway, still low-profile

Disposal starts at the disposal rate on overages (same flat rate for both sizes).

Determining the Right Size for Your Needs

Quick rule of thumb:

  • Single room or small project: 14-yard, easy.
  • Multi-room or full-house: 20-yard.
  • Heavy debris (concrete, dirt, roofing): weight matters more than volume. Call us.
  • Long-term project: standard 5-day rental; we extend for daily rates.

When in doubt, ask. After enough Pierce County driveways we’ve gotten pretty good at sizing the job from a quick description.

Typical Projects Ideal for a 14-Yard Dumpster

  • Garage cleanout (single-car or partial double)
  • Small kitchen remodel (cabinets, fixtures, drywall)
  • Bathroom remodel
  • Roofing tear-off (residential)
  • Basement purge
  • Yard cleanup (post-windstorm, seasonal)
  • 1-2 bedroom move

Typical Projects Ideal for a 20-Yard Dumpster

  • Whole-house cleanout (3+ bedroom)
  • Major remodel (multi-room, gut renovation)
  • Estate cleanout (full property)
  • Large commercial cleanout
  • Larger construction project
  • Multiple roof tear-offs

Additional Information

Do I need a permit? Not on private property. On the street, Pierce County (and most cities) require a permit; we can advise.

Weight rated dumpsters? Yes — included weight in pricing, starts at the disposal rate overage. Concrete, dirt, and heavy roofing weigh more than they look.

What if I misjudge? No problem. If you ordered the 14 and need more space, we can swap for a 20 (or just add a second 14). If you ordered the 20 and only filled half, you still get the posted rate — we don’t refund unused volume.

How long is your construction project? Standard 5-day rental. Extend by the day at/day. Multi-week projects: ask about weekly/monthly rates.

Will the dumpster damage my pavement? We use boards under the wheels. Damage on standard residential concrete or asphalt is rare; we’ve done thousands of drops.

What’s the best way to load? Heaviest items first, on the bottom. Distribute weight evenly front-to-back. Don’t fill above the rim.

How to avoid weight penalties? Mix heavy and light. Don’t fill a bin entirely with concrete or dirt — those are 2-3× the typical density of household debris.

Call (253) 553-2978 or Book Now →

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2367 Tacoma Ave S #213
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 553-2978 Mon–Sat 8am–7pm, Sun closed
How it works

Getting rid of junk is as easy as one, two, three.

No hold music, no corporate dispatch. Three simple steps from quote to clean space.

01

Tell us about it

Describe the job online in about 60 seconds — or call (253) 553-2978 and talk to a human. You get a flat-rate quote up front.

02

We schedule it

Pickup gets scheduled — same-day in most of Pierce County. You get a 30-minute heads-up text before arrival.

03

Job done

The lifting gets handled — stairs, basements, attics, no problem. Flat-rate price, paid on the spot. You get your space back.

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Stop staring at it. We’ll have a quote back to you in minutes, and most pickups go same-day.

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