15 cubic yards
15 Yard Dumpster Rental in Allentown, PA
A step up from the 10 yard, sized for garage and basement cleanouts, flooring removal, and yard waste from a full property.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Allentown
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 16 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 about 20 feet long
The 15 yard container in Allentown, PA
The 15 yard sits in a comfortable middle spot: bigger than the 10 but not so large that it overwhelms a standard residential driveway. It's the size we recommend most often for a garage or basement cleanout that's accumulated years of stuff, a flooring tear-out across a few rooms, or a full round of yard waste after a storm or a landscaping overhaul.
The Lehigh Valley's ice-storm season is a real driver here — downed limbs and storm debris from a single property often land right in 15 yard territory, especially in the leafier residential streets of South Whitehall or Salisbury Township near Lehigh Parkway. It's also a solid pick for spring cleanup season once thunderstorm debris and yard waste start piling up ahead of the busy building months.
Good fit for these Lehigh Valley jobs
Garage and basement cleanouts, moderate flooring or carpet removal, a single-room remodel with cabinetry coming out, and general yard waste all land comfortably in a 15 yard. It carries a bit more weight allowance than the 10, which gives some cushion if a cleanout turns up more debris than expected.
Driveway and lot considerations
Most single-family driveways across Whitehall, Emmaus, and the Salisbury Township area near Lehigh Parkway handle a 15 yard without issue. In denser blocks closer to Center City, it's still usually workable, but it's worth a quick call to talk through exact placement before delivery day.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 15 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Garage cleanout, several years accumulated | Fits comfortably |
| Carpet and flooring removal, 2-3 rooms | Fits comfortably |
| Storm debris and yard waste after an ice storm | Fits comfortably, may need a second load for large trees |
| Small kitchen remodel, cabinets and countertops out | Fits comfortably |
| Basement cleanout before a finishing project | Fits comfortably |
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. |
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- Read the full Allentown sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 15 yard dumpster in Allentown
Call (610) 439-9705. 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 difference between a 10 and a 15 yard dumpster?
The 15 yard is longer and taller, giving it more room for bulkier material like furniture, flooring and yard waste. The 10 yard stays the better call for dense, heavy debris like concrete or brick.
Is a 15 yard big enough for a garage cleanout?
For most single-family garages, yes. It's the size we suggest most often for that exact job, since it handles the mixed bulk of boxes, old furniture and miscellaneous storage well without renting more container than the job needs.
Can I use a 15 yard for storm or yard debris?
Yes. It's a common choice after Lehigh Valley ice storms or a big landscaping cleanup, since limbs, brush and general yard waste take up volume more than weight.
How much driveway space does a 15 yard dumpster need?
Plan on a clear, level run of about 20 feet, plus a bit of extra width for the delivery truck to maneuver. We'll walk through your specific driveway or lot when you call to book.
Service area
15 Yard Dumpster delivered across the Allentown area
We run roll-off containers out of our 25 Werley Rd yard to all sixteen communities we cover across greater Allentown — Whitehall, South Whitehall and the Macungies close to the yard, and towns out toward Bethlehem, Easton and Nazareth in Northampton County farther out. Allentown 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.