30 Cubic Yards
30 Yard Dumpster Rental in Franklin, TN
Built for whole-house construction, commercial cleanouts, and new-build projects that generate a steady, heavy volume of debris.
- 30 ydCapacity
- 9 pickup-truck loadsPickup loads
- 4–5 tonsWeight allowance
The 30 yard is our step-up box for projects that run bigger than a typical residential remodel — a whole-house construction or gut-renovation job, a commercial cleanout, or a new-build site generating a steady stream of framing scraps, packaging, and construction debris. It’s not the size for a single room or a weekend cleanout; it’s built for jobs that run for weeks and produce debris the whole time.
At 22 ft long by 7.5 ft wide by 6 ft tall, the 30 yard holds about 9 pickup-truck loads of debris. The extra height over the 20 yard adds real volume without adding to the footprint, which matters on tighter lots where length and width are the constraint.
Weight allowance runs 4–5 tons, enough for a steady mix of construction debris, framing lumber, drywall, and packaging across a multi-week job. As always, dense material — concrete, brick, roofing tear-off in bulk — will hit that weight ceiling before the box looks full, so let us know if your job leans that direction.
What fits in a 30 yard dumpster
- Whole-house construction or gut-renovation debris
- Commercial property cleanouts
- New-build construction sites
- Large-scale demolition debris
- Multi-week remodel projects generating steady debris
- Post-construction cleanup on a new home
- Large landscaping or property-clearing jobs
Why Contractors Reach for the 30 Yard
New-construction and whole-house renovation work has been steady across Williamson County given how fast the Franklin area has grown, and the 30 yard is the size that keeps up with it — enough capacity that a crew isn’t stopping mid-job to wait on a swap, without the extra footprint of a 40 yard on a site where space is already tight.
30 Yard vs. 20 and 40 — Which Way to Go
If your project is a single-room remodel or a whole-house cleanout rather than active construction, the 20 yard is usually the better, more economical fit. Step up to the 40 yard for major demolition or a large commercial site where you already know the volume will exceed 30 yards. For most whole-house construction and commercial cleanout jobs, the 30 yard is the size we recommend.
What Doesn’t Fit / Weight Considerations
The 4–5 ton weight allowance covers a typical construction debris mix comfortably, but concrete, brick, and bulk roofing material add up fast — see our concrete and heavy debris page if that’s a significant part of your job, since it may make more sense as a separate, dedicated haul. Hazardous materials, including paint, solvents, and asbestos-containing material, are never allowed in any size.
Typical Rental Period
Most 30 yard rentals cover a longer rental period than our smaller boxes, matching the pace of a multi-week construction or renovation job. If you need it on-site longer, let us know when you book — we work with contractors on extended timelines regularly.
Local fit
The 30 yard in Franklin driveways
Where a 30 yard ends up placed depends a lot on the lot itself. Newer construction sites and larger properties throughout Williamson County — the kind of new-build and whole-house renovation work driving a lot of our 30 yard business — usually have plenty of room to keep it entirely on private property, where no permit is ever required.
Tighter in-town lots, older downtown Franklin properties, and commercial sites are a different story — a 30 yard sometimes needs to sit in the public street or on a sidewalk when there’s nowhere else to put it. If that’s the case for your job, Franklin requires a Commercial Dumpster Permit through the City of Franklin Streets Department: a $100 fee plus a $1,000 surety bond, good for up to 30 days before it needs renewal. We handle that paperwork for jobs inside Franklin’s city limits — see our Franklin dumpster permit guide for the full process, or call us at (629) 245-5054 and we’ll take care of it.
Delivered across Franklin & Williamson County
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Sizing up costs you money you did not need to spend. Sizing down costs you a second haul. Here is the rest of the range.
10 Yard Dumpster
Small cleanouts, roofing shingles, concrete and dirt, garage purge
View 10 yard 15Cubic yards15 Yard Dumpster
Kitchen or bath remodel, flooring projects, roofing tear-off, yard work
View 15 yard 20Cubic yards20 Yard Dumpster
Whole-house cleanout, larger remodel, roofing up to about 50 squares, landscaping
View 20 yard 40Cubic yards40 Yard Dumpster
Major demolition, large construction sites, commercial fit-outs
View 40 yardFAQs
30 Yard dumpster questions
What size projects is the 30 yard best for?
Whole-house construction and renovation, commercial cleanouts, and new-build construction sites that generate a steady volume of debris.
How many pickup-truck loads does a 30 yard hold?
About 9 pickup-truck loads of debris.
What’s the weight limit on a 30 yard dumpster?
4–5 tons, which covers a typical construction debris mix. Concrete, brick, and bulk roofing material add up faster than lighter framing and packaging debris.
Will a 30 yard fit on my driveway?
Often, yes, especially on larger Williamson County lots — but at 22 ft x 7.5 ft x 6 ft it takes more room than our smaller sizes, so it’s worth confirming your space with us before delivery.
Do I need a permit for a 30 yard dumpster in Franklin?
Not if it sits on private property, which covers most 30 yard placements. If your lot requires it to sit on a public street inside Franklin’s city limits, a Commercial Dumpster Permit from the City of Franklin Streets Department is required — see our permit guide for details.
Can I use a 30 yard for a commercial cleanout?
Yes — the 30 yard is one of our most common sizes for commercial property cleanouts and larger construction projects.
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