15 cubic yards
15 Yard Dumpster Rental in Marietta, GA
A step up from the 10 yard for two-room remodels, garage and shed cleanouts, and small roof jobs.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Marietta
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 16 area communities
- Dimensionsabout 16 ft long x 7.5 ft wide x 4.5 ft high
- Holdsabout 80-100 kitchen-size trash bags
- Weight included2-3 tons
- Space neededabout 26 feet of clear, level driveway run
The 15 yard container in Marietta, GA
The 15 yard sits in the middle ground between the weight-first 10 yard and the whole-house-scale 20 yard, and for a lot of Marietta-area projects it is the size that fits without paying for capacity that never gets used. A garage or shed cleanout, a two-room remodel, a deck tear-out, or a small roof replacement on a modest home all tend to land here — jobs with more volume than the 10 yard comfortably handles but not enough material to justify the 20.
It is a reasonable middle choice for homeowners who are not entirely sure which size they need. It carries meaningfully more than the 10 yard on both space and weight, while still fitting on most standard driveways across Marietta, Smyrna, Kennesaw and the rest of the service area without the longer clearance the bigger sizes require.
What actually fills a 15 yard
Garage and shed cleanouts are the most common use — years of accumulated boxes, old furniture, tools, lawn equipment and general storage overflow. A two-room interior remodel (say, a kitchen and adjacent hallway, or two bedrooms) also fits well, combining flooring, drywall, cabinetry and trim debris in one container. Small roof tear-offs, up to roughly 15-20 squares of asphalt shingles, generally work here too, though shingles are dense enough that weight becomes the real limit before volume does.
Deck removals in the 200-400 square foot range, a modest amount of fence replacement debris, and combined yard-and-garage cleanouts round out the typical loads. The 15 yard handles mixed-material jobs — some heavy, some bulky — better than the 10 yard because it has more headroom on both fronts.
Real Marietta-area projects
Older homes near Marietta Square and in the historic districts often generate garage or basement cleanouts of exactly this scale — decades of storage cleared out ahead of a sale or renovation. In Kennesaw and Acworth, two-room remodels tied to a kitchen or bathroom update are a steady fit. Woodstock and Canton homeowners doing a small roof replacement on a starter-size ranch home frequently land on the 15 yard rather than the 20, since a compact roofline does not generate enough shingle volume to need the larger box.
In Powder Springs and Austell, we also see the 15 yard used for combined outdoor projects — an old shed torn down alongside a deck removal, or a fence replacement paired with general yard cleanup after storm damage.
Common mistakes with this size
The biggest one is underestimating a roof job. Shingles are heavy, and a roof that looks small from the ground can still generate 15-20 squares of debris that pushes close to the weight allowance even though the container is not visually full. If your roof is larger than a small ranch or bungalow, ask us about the 20 yard before booking.
The other common mistake is combining a full garage cleanout with a large amount of yard debris or soil in the same load, expecting it all to fit. Mixed loads work fine when the weight is reasonable, but stacking dense material on top of bulky material can hit the tonnage limit unexpectedly. Describe the mix on the phone and we will tell you honestly whether the 15 yard covers it.
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 or shed cleanout (single-car garage worth) | fits comfortably in most cases |
| Roofing shingles (15-20 squares) | fits, though weight becomes the limiting factor before the box looks full |
| Two-room interior remodel debris | fits with typical drywall, flooring and cabinetry combined |
| Deck removal (200-400 sq ft) | fits including decking boards and footings |
| Fence replacement (100-150 linear feet) | fits comfortably with room for other debris |
| Combined yard and garage cleanout | fits most moderate combined loads |
Suitability
Is the 15 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 15 yard for
- Garage, basement or shed cleanouts
- Two-room interior remodels
- Small roof replacements (under roughly 20 squares)
- Deck or fence removal
- Combined indoor/outdoor cleanout projects
Pick a different size for
- Whole-house renovations or full-home cleanouts
- Large roof replacements on bigger homes
- Heavy concrete or masonry demolition at volume
Placing a 15 yard container on a Marietta-area property
The 15 yard fits comfortably on most standard driveways across the Marietta area, from newer construction in Powder Springs and Dallas to older homes near the Square. Plan on about 26 feet of clear, level approach and the same 23 to 25 feet of overhead clearance the rest of our lineup needs. Corner lots and driveways with a slight bend usually still work — mention the layout when you book and we will confirm it clears.
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. |
Not quite right?
- 10 Yard Dumpster — the next size smaller
- 20 Yard Dumpster — the next size larger
- Compare all five sizes
- Read the full Marietta sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 15 yard dumpster in Marietta
Call (678) 855-8935. 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
Is a 15 yard enough for a full roof replacement?
It depends on the roof. Smaller homes with roughly 15-20 squares of shingles typically fit, but weight — not the container looking full — is usually what stops the load first. Larger roofs generally need the 20 yard. Tell us the roof size and we will confirm the right container.
What is the difference between the 10 and 15 yard in practice?
About 30% more space and roughly one more ton of weight allowance. If your project is a small, dense job like a concrete tear-out, the 10 yard is usually enough. If it involves more volume — a garage cleanout or a two-room remodel — the 15 yard gives you real breathing room.
Can I combine a garage cleanout with yard debris?
Usually, yes, as long as the total weight stays reasonable. Mixed loads are common in this size. Describe both the garage contents and the yard debris volume when you book so we can confirm it fits.
How much driveway space does the 15 yard need?
About 26 feet of clear, level run, plus roughly 10 to 12 feet of width and 23 to 25 feet of overhead clearance for the delivery truck's hoist. Most standard suburban driveways in the Marietta area handle this without issue.
Service area
15 Yard Dumpster delivered across the Marietta area
We run roll-off containers out of our 115 Davis Cir SW yard to all sixteen communities we cover across greater Marietta — Marietta, Smyrna and Kennesaw close to the yard, and towns across Cherokee, Paulding, Bartow and Douglas counties farther out. Marietta 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.