15 cubic yards
15 Yard Dumpster Rental in Athens, GA
A step up in capacity for kitchen remodels, mid-size roof tear-offs, and multi-room cleanouts.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Athens
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 17 area communities
- Dimensionsabout 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high
- Holdsabout 80-100 kitchen-size trash bags
- Weight included2-3 tons
- Space neededa clear, level run in the driveway
The 15 yard container in Athens, GA
The 15 yard is the size we suggest when a job outgrows a single room but isn't yet a whole-house project — a full kitchen remodel, a roof tear-off on an average-size house, or an estate or rental cleanout that spans two or three rooms instead of one. It's a common request in the older bungalow neighborhoods around Winterville and Bogart, where kitchen and bath updates on established homes are a steady part of our route.
If you've priced out a 10 yard and it feels tight for what you're describing, this is usually the next size to ask about — enough added capacity to handle a bigger job without jumping straight to a container that's harder to place on a residential lot.
Dimensions and What Actually Fits
The 15 yard measures about 16 feet long, 7.5 feet wide, and 4.5 feet high — a foot taller than the 10 yard, which matters when you're loading bulkier items like cabinetry or fencing sections rather than just bagged debris. It holds roughly 80 to 100 kitchen-size trash bags' worth of material, or about 2 to 3 tons. That extra ton of weight capacity over the 10 yard is often the deciding factor for roofing jobs, where shingles and underlayment add up fast even on a moderate-size roof.
Who This Size Is Built For
This is the container for a full kitchen remodel, a single-layer roof replacement up to about 20 squares, a multi-room estate or rental cleanout, or a fence or deck removal project. It's also a solid choice for a mid-size limb and debris cleanup after a spring or summer thunderstorm rolls through — enough room for a real pile without paying for capacity a smaller job won't use.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 15 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Full kitchen remodel | Cabinets, countertops, flooring, and drywall from an average-size kitchen |
| Roof tear-off, up to about 20 squares | Fits shingles and underlayment from most single-story, single-layer roofs of that size |
| Multi-room estate or rental cleanout | Handles furniture and belongings from two to three rooms |
| Fence removal, up to about 150 linear feet | Fits the posts, rails, and pickets from a typical backyard fence line |
| Storm limb cleanup, moderate damage | Handles a solid pile of downed limbs and yard debris after a summer storm |
Suitability
Is the 15 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 15 yard for
- Full kitchen or double-bathroom remodel
- Single-layer roof replacement up to about 20 squares
- Multi-room cleanout or small estate
- Fence or deck removal
- Flooring tear-out for an average-size home
Pick a different size for
- Whole-house gut renovations
- New home construction
- Multi-layer or large-footprint roof tear-offs
- Heavy concrete or masonry demolition
Placing a 15 yard container on a Athens-area property
We run a good number of 15 yarders into the bungalow and cottage stock around Winterville and Bogart, where kitchen and bathroom updates on established homes are common and the driveways are usually roomy enough for this size without a second thought. It's also the size we point people toward after a bad round of spring or summer thunderstorms, when a yard has more downed limbs and storm debris than the 10 yard would reasonably hold.
Compare
Every size side by side
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | about 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | about 50-70 kitchen-size trash bags | 1-2 tons | Small home projects, roofing debris, concrete and dirt. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | about 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 80-100 kitchen-size trash bags | 2-3 tons | Garage cleanouts, flooring removal and yard waste. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 110-130 kitchen-size trash bags | 3-4 tons | Medium renovations, roofing jobs and large cleanouts. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high | about 170-190 kitchen-size trash bags | 4-5 tons | Multi-room remodels and estate cleanouts. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 230-250 kitchen-size trash bags | 5-6 tons | Commercial projects and major demolition work. |
Not quite right?
- 10 Yard Dumpster — the next size smaller
- 20 Yard Dumpster — the next size larger
- Compare all five sizes
- Read the full Athens sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 15 yard dumpster in Athens
Call (706) 608-8116. Tell us the material and the town, and you will get a flat price and a delivery window on the same call.
Mon–Sat 7:00am – 7:00pm
Answers
15 Yard Dumpster — questions we get asked
What's the real difference between the 10 yard and the 15 yard?
About a foot of extra height and roughly 30 more bags' worth of capacity, plus an extra ton of weight allowance. If your job is a full kitchen instead of a single bathroom, or a roof instead of a garage cleanout, the 15 is usually the better fit.
Will a 15 yard dumpster handle my roof tear-off?
For most single-layer, single-story roofs up to about 20 squares, yes. If you've got two layers of shingles or a larger roof footprint, mention that when you call so we can talk about sizing up to the 20 yard instead.
How much weight can I put in a 15 yard dumpster?
Roughly 2 to 3 tons is the working range. Dense material like shingles, tile, or wet debris will hit that limit before the container looks full, so tell us what you're loading and we'll help you pick the right size.
Can a 15 yard fit on a standard residential driveway?
In almost every case, yes. At about 16 feet long, it's a modest step up from the 10 yard and fits comfortably on most Athens-area driveways — call us if your driveway has an unusual slope, gate, or overhang and we'll talk through placement.
Service area
15 Yard Dumpster delivered across the Athens area
We run roll-off containers out of our 1165 Oglethorpe Ave yard to all seventeen communities we cover across greater Athens — Athens and Winterville close to the yard, and towns across Oconee, Barrow, Jackson, Madison and Oglethorpe counties farther out. Athens and the closest towns are usually same-day; the farther edges of the service area are next-day. If your town is not listed, call anyway. We likely still get there.