30 cubic yards
30 Yard Dumpster Rental in Marietta, GA
Built for whole-home gut renovations, full estate cleanouts and larger storm-debris jobs.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Marietta
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 16 area communities
- Dimensionsabout 22 ft long x 7.5 ft wide x 6 ft high
- Holdsabout 170-190 kitchen-size trash bags
- Weight included4-5 tons
- Space neededabout 34 feet of clear, level driveway run
The 30 yard container in Marietta, GA
The 30 yard shares its footprint with the 20 yard but stands taller, adding real volume for projects that generate a lot of material without necessarily being much heavier per load. Whole-home gut renovations, full-house estate cleanouts, larger storm-debris jobs, and carport or shed teardowns are the projects that typically call for this size across the Marietta area — jobs where the 20 yard would mean multiple hauls.
Because it holds the same base footprint as the 20 yard, driveway space requirements do not change much between the two, which makes the 30 yard an easier upgrade than it might sound for homeowners who already know a 20 yard would fit their lot. The added height is where the extra capacity comes from, so it is a good choice specifically when the job is large in volume rather than especially dense.
What actually fills a 30 yard
Whole-home gut renovations — stripping a house down to studs across multiple rooms, including old flooring, drywall, cabinetry, fixtures and trim — are the classic 30 yard job. Full-house estate cleanouts, where decades of belongings are cleared from every room of a home, also fit this size well, especially when the home is larger or has an attic and basement full of accumulated items.
After significant storm events, larger-scale yard and structural debris — downed tree limbs mixed with fencing, outbuilding damage, and general property cleanup — often needs this size rather than the 20 yard. Carport and shed teardowns, particularly for larger outbuildings, round out the common uses, since the demolition debris is bulky but usually not dense enough to hit the weight limit before the box fills.
Real Marietta-area projects
Older, larger homes in the historic districts near Marietta Square and in parts of Smyrna frequently generate 30 yard-scale estate cleanouts, particularly multi-generational households or long-time owners with decades of accumulated belongings across a full house, attic and basement. Whole-home renovations tied to the steady wave of updates in established Cobb County neighborhoods are another regular driver.
In Cartersville and Douglasville, we see the 30 yard used for larger storm-cleanup jobs after severe spring thunderstorms roll through north Georgia, combining downed limbs, damaged fencing and outbuilding debris in one container. Paulding County's fast-growing Dallas and Hiram corridor also generates 30 yard demand from larger renovation and property-clearing jobs tied to the area's new-construction growth.
Common mistakes with this size
The main mistake is choosing the 30 yard for a job that is actually dense rather than bulky. Because it shares its base with the 20 yard, the extra height does not add much help if your load is heavy concrete, brick or tile — you will hit the weight allowance at roughly the same point either way, and the extra height goes unused. In that scenario a 10 or 20 yard, possibly with a second haul, is often more cost-effective.
The other common issue is site access. The 30 yard's added height means a taller container to load into, which matters for anyone hand-tossing debris rather than using a chute or wheelbarrow ramp. It is worth planning for that before delivery, especially on cleanout jobs with a lot of manual carrying involved.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 30 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Whole-home gut renovation debris (multi-room) | fits most standard single-story whole-home strips |
| Full-house estate cleanout (attic and basement included) | fits comfortably for most homes |
| Storm debris (downed limbs, fencing, outbuilding damage) | fits a significant single-property cleanup |
| Carport or shed teardown (larger structure) | fits comfortably, being bulky rather than dense |
| Old carpet, padding and flooring (whole house) | fits easily, this material is bulky but light |
| Mixed renovation debris (drywall, cabinetry, trim) | fits a full multi-room renovation's worth |
Suitability
Is the 30 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 30 yard for
- Whole-home gut renovations
- Full-house estate cleanouts
- Larger storm-debris cleanup
- Carport, shed or outbuilding teardown
- Multi-room renovation debris at volume
Pick a different size for
- Small or single-room jobs (a 10 or 15 yard is more economical)
- Dense material like concrete, brick or tile in bulk
- Sites without room for a taller container to be loaded into
Placing a 30 yard container on a Marietta-area property
Since the 30 yard shares its base footprint with the 20 yard, most Marietta-area driveways that fit a 20 yard will fit a 30 yard too — plan on the same roughly 34 feet of clear, level run. The added height means a bit more care loading it by hand, so on tighter urban lots near the Square or in older Smyrna neighborhoods, confirm your access plan (ramp, chute or ladder) when you book.
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?
- 20 Yard Dumpster — the next size smaller
- 40 Yard Dumpster — the next size larger
- Compare all five sizes
- Read the full Marietta sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 30 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.
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Answers
30 Yard Dumpster — questions we get asked
What is the real difference between the 20 and 30 yard?
Same base footprint, but the 30 yard stands about 1.5 feet taller, adding roughly 10 cubic yards of extra volume and one more ton of weight allowance. It is the right upgrade when your job is large in volume rather than especially heavy.
Does the 30 yard need more driveway space than the 20 yard?
No — both need roughly 34 feet of clear, level run since they share the same base dimensions. The difference is height, not footprint.
Is the 30 yard good for concrete or brick demolition?
Not usually the best choice. Dense material like concrete hits the weight allowance well before the extra height gets used, so a 10 or 20 yard is often more cost-effective for that kind of job. The 30 yard shines on bulky, lighter-weight loads.
Can I load the 30 yard by hand?
Yes, though its added height makes it a bit more work than the 20 yard for hand-loading. A ramp or chute helps on larger cleanout jobs. Mention your access plan when you book if you are concerned about it.
Service area
30 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.