A 30 yard dumpster holds about 30 cubic yards of debris, roughly the size of 10 to 12 pickup truck loads. In Ankeny, day rentals for a comparable dumpster run in the range of $51 to $112 depending on load and site access. It's the size most Ankeny homeowners and contractors reach for on a full remodel or a garage-to-basement cleanout.
A 30 yard roll-off runs about 22 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 6 feet tall, though exact dumpster dimensions for a 30 yard unit vary a little by manufacturer. That footprint puts it a step up from a 20 yard dumpster rental and a step below the largest box we run, the 40 yard dumpster rental. If you're not sure the 30 yard size fits your project, the full dumpster sizes and dimensions breakdown compares all four sizes side by side. For roof tear-offs, whole-house cleanouts, or new construction debris, 30 yards is usually the sweet spot between capacity and what fits in a driveway. Ankeny Porta Pros delivers these on a roll-off truck that needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind it, so measure your driveway or street frontage before you book. If your lot is tight, our crew can talk through placement options when you request a quote rather than guessing over the phone.
Pricing depends on rental length, weight, and what's going in the box. Below is where a 30 yard dumpster typically lands next to our other roll-off sizes, based on measured rental data across the market.
| Duration | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| Week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| Month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
A short weekend cleanout tends to price closer to the day rate, while a full remodel that needs the dumpster parked for a week or more moves into the weekly range shown above. For a deeper look at what drives the number up or down, see our dumpster rental cost guide, and check dumpster weight limits before you load it, since overweight loads are billed separately from the base rental. If you're just starting to plan, our general roll-off dumpster rental page covers how delivery, pickup, and swap-outs work across all sizes.
Placement in the street or right-of-way in Ankeny needs confirming with the city before delivery. We don't guess at code numbers here, but our dumpster permit requirements page walks through how to check with the city and what to ask. If the dumpster sits entirely on your own driveway or lot, most Ankeny homeowners don't run into a permit issue, but a commercial job site or anything blocking a sidewalk is worth a call first. Contractors running a larger job should also look at construction dumpster rental for how multi-box jobs get scheduled. And before you load anything questionable, check what cannot go in a dumpster, since items like tires, batteries, and certain chemicals get rejected at the landfill and can bounce the cost back to you.
About 30 cubic yards, or roughly 10 to 12 truck loads of mixed debris. That's enough for a full kitchen gut, a large deck teardown, or clearing out a house before an estate sale. If you're unsure, our how many porta potties do I need style logic applies here too. Compare against a 10 yard dumpster rental if your job is smaller.
Yes. Many Ankeny customers book a 30 yard box for a Friday drop and Monday pickup, which prices closer to our day rate than a full week. Confirm timing when you request a quote, since weekend availability can be tighter during peak renovation season.
We deliver throughout Ankeny and into nearby communities, including Johnston about 10.2 miles southwest and Altoona roughly 12.5 miles southeast. Check service areas for full coverage, or contact us directly to confirm your address.
The 30 yard box holds about 50 percent more debris and runs longer and taller than the 20 yard dumpster rental. Choose 30 yard for major remodels or full cleanouts; choose 20 yard for smaller single-room projects or roofing jobs under 20 squares.
Yes. Alongside the 30 yard box we run 10 yard, 20 yard, and 40 yard dumpsters. See dumpster sizes and dimensions to compare all four before you decide.
Yes. Ankeny Porta Pros delivers 30 yard dumpster rental across Ankeny and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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