Bucky’s Dumpster Sizes
12 Yard Roll-Off Dumpster
20’ x 8’ x 30” (2.5′) – includes 1 ton
This size is great for a small cleanout or renovation project (like a bathroom or small kitchen), a small deck tear-out, or a roof removal under 1500 sq ft. It could fit about 3 or 4 pick-up trucks’ worth of debris.
20 Yard Roll-Off Dumpster
20’ x 8’ x 4’ – includes 2 tons
This size suits medium and larger home renovations, like a kitchen in a bigger house, a deck over 300 sq ft, and a roof over 1500 sq ft. If you’re removing carpet, you may also consider the 20-yard size dumpster. It could fit about 6 pick-up trucks’ worth of debris.
30 Yard Roll-Off Dumpster Rental
20’ x 8’ x 6’ – includes 3 tons
Usually used by contractors for major home renovations and new construction, this size dumpster is the largest we offer. It could contain about 9 pick-up trucks’ worth of debris.
Selecting the Right Dumpster Size
The first thing you need to do when renting a dumpster is pick which size you will need. Make sure your dumpster will be big enough to fit everything you’re getting rid of—but not so big that you’re paying for more dumpster than you actually need. Consider the kinds of things you will throw away.
Can they be broken down into smaller parts, like cabinets? Or are they very long, like carpet rolls? Smaller items like broken-down cabinetry, office furniture, drywall, and cement can fit in our smaller dumpsters. But long counters, carpet rolls, and other items that can’t be broken down will need a larger dumpster. We’ll help you determine which size you need.
Dumpster Rental Periods
Delivery Service Areas
We provide residential and commercial dumpster rentals in Dane County, including Madison, Burke, Cambridge, Columbus, Cottage Grove, Cross Plains, Dane, Deerfield, DeForest, Fitchburg, McFarland, Middleton, Monona, Mt. Horeb, Oregon, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Waunakee, and Windsor among other cities.
For assistance in choosing a size, rental period or anything else, please contact 608-835-3459.
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How do you empty the dumpster?
When your dumpster gets full, please call us to schedule a pickup time. Our team of experienced, courteous professionals will load the dumpster and transport it to the landfill. The first trip to the landfill is included in the service fee.
What is the dumpster rental cost?
The rental cost depends on the dumpster size, service location and duration. Please call 608-835-3459 for a quote and availability. Our quote includes delivery, pick-up, and first disposal at a landfill.
What items are acceptable for disposal in your dumpster?
- Wood
- Metal
- Plastic
- Flooring and carpet
- Drywall
- Windows
- Screens
- Doors
- Cabinets
- Sinks, bathtubs, shower surrounds, and sliding glass doors
- Garage doors
- Plaster, ceramic tile, dropped ceiling, and wallpaper
- Wire rope and cables
- Metal joist
- Deck
- Framing
- Stairway
- Ladder
- Roofing (asphalt and cedar shake, slate but NO ASBESTOS)
- Furniture (chairs, tables, mattresses, box springs, couches, love seats, dining room tables, desks, etc.)
- Old clothes and shoes
- Unwanted decorations
- Old tools
- Toys
- Bikes (kids’ or adults’)
- Shelving
- Cardboard boxes
- Packing peanuts and Styrofoam
- Small amounts of yard waste and brush
Are there specific items prohibited from being discarded in your dumpster?
Dane County landfills will not accept the following materials in a dumpster:
- Lead acid batteries
- Fluorescent lamps
- Asbestos
- Gas
- Oil
- Wet paint
- Radioactive waste
- Medical waste
- Flammable or explosive materials
- Large amounts of yard waste
- Concrete/asphalt
- Dirt
- Appliances (fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryers, water heaters, microwaves, chest freezers, etc.)
- Tires
- HAZARDOUS material of any kind
- Computer (desktop, laptop, notebook, tablet)
- Desktop printers (includes: scanners, fax or copy machines)
- Computer monitors
- Keyboards, mice, speakers, external hard drivers, and flash drives
- DVD players and VCRs
- Televisions
- Video players and cell phones
- Animals
Serving Dane County Since 1972
Watch a Roll-off Dumpster Rolling Off a Truck for Delivery
Bucky’s is the best roll-off dumpster rental service in Madison, WI, and Dane County, whether you need it for residential or commercial purposes. Our team can help you select the perfect dumpster for your project. Roll-off dumpsters are ideal for projects such as home construction or remodeling, demolition, home cleanouts, roofing projects, storage unit clean-outs, attic cleaning, deck removal, or construction sites. Our dumpsters are kept clean and properly maintained so that they won’t cause any inconvenience to your neighbors. Leaving garbage out in the open poses a risk to people working on a project and others passing by. A roll-off dumpster can help minimize that risk by containing the waste. You can have it right next to your garage or a door, which saves you a lot of effort since you don’t have to carry large items down a driveway or elsewhere. A large container is perfect for these kinds of jobs; they save you time and money and are safer. When choosing a dumpster size, you should first estimate how much waste you need to dispose of and try to break down the items so that you can estimate their size. Ensure you get a big enough dumpster so you don’t run out of room.