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15 Yard Dumpster Rental in Springfield, IL
A step up from our smallest size — built for a kitchen or bath remodel, or two smaller cleanout jobs at once.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Springfield
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 16 area communities
- Dimensionstypically about 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high
- Holdsabout 4-5 pickup truck loads
- Weight included2-3 tons included
- Space neededabout 22 ft of clear, level driveway or curb space
The 15 yard container in Springfield, IL
The 15 yard dumpster is our middle-small size, and in Springfield it's most often booked for a kitchen or bathroom remodel — the kind of residential dumpster rental job that generates cabinets, countertop, tile, and old appliances all at once. It's also the size we recommend when a garage cleanout and an attic cleanout are happening together, or when a homeowner wants one container that can absorb a slightly bigger scope without paying for capacity they won't use.
At 4.5 feet of wall height, the 15 yard holds noticeably more than the 10 yard while keeping the same manageable footprint on your driveway. That makes it a good fit for the mid-size lots common across Springfield, Southern View, and Jerome, where there's more room than the tightest near-downtown blocks but a full 20 yard would still be more container than the job needs. Pair it with our roofing dumpster rental service if a small single-layer roof tear-off is part of the plan.
Still weighing 10 versus 15? Describe your project when you call and we'll tell you honestly which one fits — we'd rather size it right the first time than send a second truck.
What fits in a 15 yard dumpster
A full kitchen remodel — cabinets, countertops, old appliances, flooring, and drywall — is the classic 15 yard job. So is a combined bathroom-and-kitchen refresh in a smaller home, a garage cleanout paired with an attic cleanout, or a small single-layer roof tear-off on a modest ranch or bungalow. It also comfortably handles a larger yard-waste push, like clearing an overgrown lot or removing several trees' worth of storm debris after a Sangamon County severe weather event.
15 yard vs 20 yard — which do you need
The 15 yard handles most single-trade remodels — one kitchen, one bath, or a garage-and-attic combo. Once the project expands to whole-house flooring, an average-size roof tear-off, or a garage demolition, move up to the 20 yard. The jump in wall height from 4.5 to the 20 yard's setup adds real volume without a much bigger footprint, so if your project is trending toward whole-house rather than single-room, it's usually worth sizing up from the start.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 15 yard container
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Suitability
Is the 15 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 15 yard for
- Kitchen and bathroom remodels where cabinets, countertops, and fixtures are all coming out.
- Combined garage-and-attic cleanouts that are bigger than a one-room job.
- Small, single-layer roof tear-offs on ranches, bungalows, and smaller two-story homes.
- Multi-room flooring or drywall tear-outs that outgrow a 10 yard but aren't yet whole-house scale.
Placing a 15 yard container on a Springfield-area property
The 15 yard is a common choice for the kitchen and bath remodels we see across Springfield's older housing stock, where original cabinetry and fixtures from decades past are finally being replaced. It's also a frequent pick in the near-in suburbs like Southern View, Jerome, and Leland Grove, where lots tend to give a bit more driveway room than the tightest downtown-adjacent blocks but the home itself is still modest enough that a 20 yard would be more container than necessary.
For roof tear-offs, note that Springfield's spring and summer storm season can mean scheduling around weather — we'll work with your roofer to time delivery so the container is on-site and ready the morning tear-off starts. And as with any of our sizes, driveway or garage-pad placement doesn't need a permit, while street placement should be checked with City of Springfield Public Works first.
Compare
Every size side by side
The 15 yard bridges single-room and whole-house jobs — right for one full remodel or a combined cleanout, without paying for the 20 yard's extra volume you won't use.
| Size | Dimensions | Capacity | Weight included | Best for |
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| 10 Yard Dumpster | typically about 14 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 3.5 ft high | about 3-4 pickup truck loads | 1-2 tons | Bathroom remodels, garage or shed cleanouts, single-room flooring tear-outs and small yard-waste jobs. |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | typically about 16 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 4-5 pickup truck loads | 2-3 tons | Kitchen or bath remodels, combined garage and attic cleanouts, small single-layer roof tear-offs. |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | typically about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 4.5 ft high | about 6-8 pickup truck loads | 3-4 tons | Whole-house flooring, average-size roof tear-offs, garage demolition, mid-size estate cleanouts. |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | typically about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 6 ft high | about 9 pickup truck loads | 4-5 tons | Whole-home renovations, large estate cleanouts, new-construction framing waste, commercial buildouts. |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | typically about 22 ft long × 7.5 ft wide × 8 ft high | about 12-16 pickup truck loads | 5-6 tons | New-construction sites, commercial demolition, major whole-house renovations, large storm debris cleanup. |
Not quite right?
- 10 Yard Dumpster — the next size smaller
- 20 Yard Dumpster — the next size larger
- Compare all five sizes
- Read the full Springfield sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 15 yard dumpster in Springfield
Call (217) 993-8727. 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 – 6:00pm · Sun by appointment
Answers
15 Yard Dumpster — questions we get asked
Is a 15 yard dumpster big enough for a full kitchen remodel in Springfield?
For most kitchens, yes. Cabinets, countertops, old flooring, and a couple of appliances typically fit within the 2-3 ton weight allowance and the 15 yard's volume. A larger kitchen with a lot of tile or stone countertop may push closer to the limit, so mention the scope when you call.
What's the difference between the 10 yard and 15 yard dumpster?
The 15 yard is about 2 feet longer and a full foot taller, giving it noticeably more volume for roughly the same driveway footprint. It's the better choice once your project covers more than one room, like a combined kitchen-and-bath job or a garage-plus-attic cleanout.
Can a 15 yard dumpster handle a roof tear-off?
Yes, for a small single-layer roof — typically a ranch or smaller bungalow common in Springfield's older neighborhoods. Multi-layer tear-offs or larger roof footprints usually need the 20 yard because shingles are heavy and fill the weight allowance quickly.
How much space do I need for a 15 yard dumpster delivery?
About 22 feet of clear, level driveway or curb space, plus overhead clearance for the delivery truck. If your driveway is on the tighter side, let us know and we'll walk through placement before delivery day.
How long can I keep a 15 yard dumpster rental?
Rental periods are flexible and set when you book — most remodel projects run anywhere from several days to a couple of weeks. If your kitchen or bath project runs long, just call and we'll extend it.
What shouldn't go in a 15 yard dumpster?
Paint, solvents, batteries, tires, and other hazardous or regulated items don't belong in any of our roll-off containers. Ask us about disposal options for those items when you book — we can point you in the right direction.
Service area
15 Yard Dumpster delivered across the Springfield area
We run roll-off containers out of our 1250 Taylor St yard in Springfield to all sixteen Sangamon County communities we cover — from Southern View and Jerome through Chatham and Sherman, out to Auburn and Pawnee. Springfield 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.