Here are a few examples of common dumpster sizes, costs and general weight limits:
10-yard dump trailer rental: $320 for Friday through Sunday loading. The 10-yard dump trailer is also known as a "mini" dumpster and has a 2,000-pound (1-ton) weight limit. Some rental companies consider 12-yard dumpsters as "minis."
15-yard dumpster rental: The cost for this size ranges from $200–$250, and has a 4,000-pound (2-ton) weight limit.
30-yard dumpster rental: The cost for this size ranges from $400–$450, and has an 8,000-pound (4-ton) weight limit. The 30-yard dumpster can hold the contents of a typical house, according to one Thumbtack pro.
Dumpsters also come in 12-yard, 20-yard and 40-yard sizes. Dumpsters ranging from 10- to 15-yards are usually appropriate for small projects. Dumpsters that hold 30 yards are suitable for medium-to-large projects, and those that hold 40 yards are good for large or commercial-sized projects.