15 Yard Dumpster Rental in Yuma, AZ for In-Between Jobs
A 15 yard dumpster in Yuma is the in-between roll-off. It’s about 15 to 16 feet long and holds about 4.5 to 5 pickup loads. It fits jobs that would overfill a 10-yard but don’t need a full 20-yard. Think of a garage cleanout with some yard rock, one room remodel or a small roof. Your exact price and included tons are confirmed on the call.
Stuck between two sizes? Call (928) 296-5462 and describe the job. Calls are answered 24/7.
By the Dumpster Rental Yuma AZ team. Specs are typical published figures as of November 2026. Page updated 2026-11-01.
How big is a 15-yard dumpster?
A 15-yard is typically about 15 to 16 feet long, 7.5 to 7.7 feet wide and about 4.5 to 5 feet high. It holds 15 cubic yards.
| Spec | Typical 15-yard |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | About 15–16 × 7.5–7.7 × 4.5–5 ft |
| Volume | 15 cubic yards |
| Pickup-truck loads | About 4.5 to 5 |
| Weight included | About 1 to 3 tons (national companies, not a Yuma figure) |
| Rental period in Yuma (all sizes) | Usually 7 days (some companies 2, some up to 10) |
These numbers come from two national companies, checked November 1, 2026. Budget Dumpster lists 16 × 7.5 × 4.5 feet and about 4.5 pickup loads. Republic Services lists about 15 × 7.7 × 5.1 feet and 5 pickup loads. Sizes vary by company, so your exact specs are confirmed on the call.
The “yard” means cubic yards of space. Fifteen cubic yards is 405 cubic feet. That’s half again as much room as a 10-yard, and three-quarters of a 20-yard.
See how it lines up with every other box in the full dumpster size guide.
When does a 15-yard beat a 10-yard or a 20-yard?
A 15-yard wins when your debris is too bulky for a 10-yard but your driveway is too short for a 20-yard.
| Compare | 10-yard | 15-yard | 20-yard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | About 14 ft | About 15–16 ft | About 22 ft |
| Wall height | About 3.5 ft | About 4.5–5 ft | About 4.5 ft |
| Pickup loads | About 3 | About 4.5–5 | About 6 |
| Weight included | About 2 tons (Yuma) | About 1–3 tons (national) | About 3 tons (Yuma) |
The footprint is the big surprise. A 15-yard is only a foot or two longer than a 10-yard. It’s about 6 or 7 feet shorter than a 20-yard. On a short Yuma driveway, that gap decides what fits.
Weight is the other half of the choice. Heavy debris fills the weight limit long before it fills the box. For a load that’s mostly concrete, dirt or rock, the 10-yard for heavy debris is usually the better buy. For bulky, light debris over about 5 pickup loads, the 20-yard for kitchens, roofs and move-outs gives more room.
Pick the 15-yard when these line up.
- Your pile is about 4 or 5 pickup loads.
- The load is mostly light, with a little heavy debris mixed in.
- The spot is tight, like a short driveway, a park lot or a side yard.
When you’re between the 15 and the 20, the bigger one can cost less than a second haul. A second box means a second delivery and pickup.
How much does it cost to rent a 15 cubic yard dumpster in Yuma?
No Yuma company publishes a 15-yard price as of November 2026. Your exact price and included tons are confirmed on the call.
We checked the published Yuma price lists on November 1, 2026. Dumpster Rental Crew Yuma and ZTERS Yuma list 10, 20, 30 and 40-yard prices, but no 15-yard. So this page shows no 15-yard number.
Typical Yuma prices (November 2026)
| Item | Typical Yuma figure |
|---|---|
| 15-yard rental | No published Yuma price. Confirmed on the call |
| 10-yard rental, for context only | About $260–$815 |
| 20-yard rental, for context only | About $340–$830 |
| Rental period | Usually 7 days |
| Extra day | About $10–$30 per day |
| Overage | About $50–$100 per ton over the included weight |
| Trip fee if the driver can’t drop or pick up | Customers report about $195–$200 |
The 10 and 20-yard ranges are published Yuma rates from those two companies. They’re shown for context only. They are market figures, not a 15-yard price and not a quote.
For more market context, one Yuma company publishes a 13-yard at $335 and a 17-yard at $385 (fetched 2026-11-01). Those are 2-day rentals with 2 and 3 tons included, plus delivery and pickup. This is market context only, not a 15-yard price.
Ask four things before you book. How many tons are included? How many days? What does each extra ton and extra day cost? Is delivery and pickup in the total? Get the answer in writing. Every possible charge is listed under every fee and when it applies.
How much weight can a 15-yard dumpster hold?
National companies list about 1 to 3 tons included for a 15-yard. That’s 2,000 to 6,000 pounds, so confirm your limit on the call.
These are national figures, not Yuma figures. Budget Dumpster says its 15-yard usually carries 1 to 2 tons. Republic Services lists 2 to 3 tons. The local 10 and 20-yard figures sit at about 2 and 3 tons. Ask for the number in writing, because it changes your whole plan.
Weight is billed after pickup. The landfill weighs the truck and prints a scale ticket, which is the landfill’s weight receipt. Ask for a copy of the landfill scale ticket if you’re billed for overage. Here’s how overage charges work in Yuma.
Rough weights per cubic yard show why volume can mislead.
| Material | Rough weight per cubic yard | About how much fits in 2 tons | About how much fits in 3 tons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete | 2,850 lb | 1.4 cubic yards | 2.1 cubic yards |
| Gravel or rock, loose | 2,565 lb | 1.6 cubic yards | 2.3 cubic yards |
| Soil, dry | 2,025 lb | 2 cubic yards | 3 cubic yards |
| Yard trimmings | 350 lb | 11.4 cubic yards | A full 15-yard, about 2.6 tons |
The weights come from the City of Seattle’s conversion table, checked October 20, 2026. The city says it’s for general guidance only. Wet material weighs more than dry, so treat these as rough.
Look at the last row. A 15-yard packed with branches and clippings could weigh about 2.6 tons. That passes a 2-ton limit even though nothing in it feels heavy. Mention yard waste when you book. Then read the rules for yard waste and palm fronds.
Monsoon season runs June 15 to September 30. Rain soaks into drywall, carpet and yard waste, and wet debris weighs more. Tarp the box at night during storm season.
Will a garage cleanout plus some yard rock fit in a 15-yard?
Usually, if the rock is a small part of the load. About one cubic yard of loose rock uses roughly 1.3 tons by itself.
This is the classic Yuma in-between job. The garage holds boxes, old furniture and shelving. Then you rake out a strip of old desert landscaping rock. A 10-yard may be too small for the garage. A 20-yard may not fit the driveway.
Here’s the math on a 2-ton limit. One cubic yard of loose rock weighs about 2,565 pounds. That leaves about 1,435 pounds for everything else. Boxes and furniture are bulky but much lighter than rock. Still, the rest of the load has to stay light, or you may go over.
On a floor about 16 by 7.5 feet, one cubic yard of rock sits less than 3 inches deep. It looks like almost nothing. That’s why rock surprises people on the bill.
A few loading habits help.
- Put the rock in first and spread it flat across the floor.
- Load bulky items on top, and break down furniture to close gaps.
- Keep the load level with the top of the walls, with nothing sticking out.
- Tell the hauler how much rock you have before delivery.
Ask the hauler whether rock, dirt or concrete must go in a separate load before you mix them. See the rules for concrete, dirt and sod. For more on emptying out a whole garage or house, read garage and home cleanout dumpsters.
Garage plus rock? Call (928) 296-5462 and give a rough count of both. The hauler can tell you if a 15-yard keeps you under the limit.
Is a 15-yard enough for a single-room remodel?
Often, yes. National companies list kitchen remodels, small remodels, drywall, flooring and cabinets as 15-yard jobs. A large kitchen may still need a 20-yard.
| Remodel | Does a 15-yard fit? | What to watch |
|---|---|---|
| One bathroom | Usually | Tile, tubs and plaster are heavy, so watch the tons |
| One kitchen, average size | Often | Cabinets and counters are bulky |
| Flooring and carpet for a few rooms | Often | Wet carpet weighs more |
| Drywall in one or two rooms | Usually | Drywall counts toward your included tons |
| Kitchen plus a bath at once | Sometimes | Ask about a 20-yard |
These fits come from published 15-yard pages at Budget Dumpster, Republic Services and Dumpsters.com, checked November 1, 2026. They’re general guidance, not a promise that your load will fit.
Drywall can usually go in a roll-off, and so can carpet. Confirm with the hauler before you load. See what to know about drywall and carpet.
Older homes need one more step. In ZIP 85364, 44.8% of housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. Census, ACS 2020–2024, verified on 2026-10-15). Some older flooring and ceiling texture can contain asbestos. Have suspect material tested, and keep it out of the dumpster. Arizona’s asbestos rules are covered in our construction and remodel dumpster guide. The banned-item details are under asbestos and dumpsters.
How many squares of shingles fit in a 15-yard?
By weight, 2 tons covers about 16–17 squares of single-layer 3-tab shingles, or about 9–10 squares of architectural. Confirm your included tons first.
A roofing square is 100 square feet of roof. Shingles are heavy for their size, so the weight limit usually runs out before the space does.
| Shingle type | Weight per square | Squares in 2 tons | Squares in 3 tons |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-tab asphalt | 230–250 lb | About 16–17 | About 24–26 |
| Architectural asphalt | 400–430 lb | About 9–10 | About 14–15 |
Shingle weights come from Dumpsters.com’s shingle weight guide, checked October 20, 2026. The square counts are simple math, tons divided by weight per square. They count one layer and leave out underlayment and nails.
So a 15-yard suits a small roof. Think of a garage, a porch, a carport or a small single-layer house roof. A second layer doubles the shingles for each square of roof. Tell the hauler your squares, shingle type and layers before you book.
Summer roofing here means heat. Yuma averages 118 days a year at 100°F or hotter (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, verified on 2026-10-15). Ask for delivery the day before, so the crew can load in the cool early hours. For bigger tear-offs, see roofing dumpsters for Yuma tear-offs.
Can a 15-yard handle a mobile-home room tear-out?
Often, yes. A one-room tear-out at a mobile home is usually bulky, light debris, and the 15-yard’s short footprint helps on tight lots.
Mobile homes are a big part of local housing. They make up 28.6% of housing units in Yuma County and 47.4% in Fortuna Foothills. In Wellton, the share is 48.7% (U.S. Census, ACS 2020–2024, verified on 2026-10-15).
Room tear-outs often mean carpet, paneling, cabinets and subfloor. That stacks up fast by volume. It rarely gets heavy unless you add tile or wet material. A 15-yard holds more of it than a 10-yard on almost the same footprint.
Space is the real question. Mobile-home lots and park roads can be narrow. Check these before delivery day.
- Carports, awnings, wires and branches above the spot
- A straight path for the truck to back in
- A hard, level surface, like a driveway or gravel pad
- Park rules about where a dumpster can sit and for how long
One national broker says its truck needs about 60 feet of straight-line space and 23 to 25 feet of overhead clearance. Your hauler’s numbers may differ. RV parks and HOAs may set their own rules, so ask the office before you book. Read placing a dumpster in an RV park or mobile-home park and whether a dumpster will fit in your driveway.
Old appliances need care. A fridge or AC unit with refrigerant has its own rules. See whether a fridge or appliance can go in a dumpster. For park and Foothills jobs, start with dumpster rental in Fortuna Foothills or dumpster rental in Wellton. The mobile-home and RV lot cleanout tips cover the rest.
Is a 15-yard right for a snowbird move-out?
For a small home, park model or one-bedroom place, often yes. A full house of furniture usually needs a 20-yard or more.
Snowbird season sets the calendar here. About 57% of seasonal homeowners leave in April, and 34% arrive in October (ASU Yuma Winter Visitors Report, 2017–18 season, an older study). The same study counted about 71,000 winter visitors in Yuma County and 15,486 leased lots in 44 RV parks. Spring close-ups bring a wave of move-out and cleanout work.
Move-out debris is mostly bulky. Sofas, mattresses and patio furniture leave gaps, so they take more room than you’d expect. Count your pickup loads, then add a little. If you get past 5, step up to the 20-yard for move-outs.
Some things can’t go in. Mattresses, electronics and paint each have rules. Check what can’t go in a dumpster in Yuma before the last day.
Leaving town before pickup? Ask about drop-off and pickup while you’re away. Ask the driver to set the box on boards to protect your driveway. Hot asphalt softens in summer, so read about how Yuma heat affects asphalt driveways. The snowbird close-up cleanout guide has a planning checklist.
Closing up for the season? Call (928) 296-5462 and ask about delivery and pickup dates. Calls are answered 24/7, and Spanish-speaking callers can ask for help in Spanish.
When is a 15-yard the wrong pick?
When the load is mostly heavy debris, when it’s only a pickup load or two, or when it’s a whole-house job.
| Your job | Better choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Mostly concrete, dirt or rock | 10-yard | You’ll hit the weight limit with the box mostly empty |
| One or two pickup loads | A free county site, or junk removal | A dumpster may cost more than it saves |
| Kitchen plus bath, or a big roof | 20-yard | More room for bulky debris |
| Whole-house remodel or estate | 30-yard | Large volume over several days |
For a small load, Yuma County runs free transfer sites for household, non-commercial trash. They have limits on what and how much you bring. See the free Yuma County transfer sites. If you’d rather not load anything yourself, compare a dumpster against junk removal or a dump trailer. Or see how junk removal in Yuma works, with the crew doing the lifting.
More questions about the 15-yard
How long can I keep a 15-yard dumpster? Most Yuma rentals run about 7 days, and extra days typically cost $10–$30 each. Read how the rental period works.
Can a 15-yard go on the street in Yuma? Use the driveway when you can, and check street rules first. See street placement in Yuma.
Where does the load go after pickup? Roll-off loads go to a landfill or a commercial transfer station. Read what happens after pickup.
Who actually brings the dumpster? A local roll-off company in our network. Learn who delivers your dumpster.
Do you serve Somerton and San Luis? Yes, along with Yuma, the Foothills and nearby towns. See dumpster rental in Somerton, dumpster rental in San Luis or every town we serve.
More answers are on the dumpster rental FAQ, and the roll-off rental basics start on the home page.
Ready to book a 15-yard? Call (928) 296-5462 or request a written quote. Your request will be shared with a local roll-off company, who will call you with a quote.