15 Yard Dumpster Rental in Saginaw, MI
A 15 yard dumpster rental in Saginaw costs about $350 to $400 for 7 days, with delivery, pickup, and 3 tons of debris included. It holds 15 cubic yards, about 4 to 5 pickup truck loads. It is a middle size that suits a garage or basement cleanout, flooring removal, a smaller kitchen remodel, or a one layer roof.
Mon–Fri
8 AM–8 PM
$300
STARTING PRICE
7 Days
RENTAL PERIOD
6 Sizes
10–40 YARD
Pickups
WEEKDAY DELIVERY & PICKUP
15 Yard Size and Specs
| Spec | 15 yard roll off |
| Capacity | 15 cubic yards (405 cubic feet) |
| Approximate outside size | About 14 ft long, 8 ft wide, and 4.5 to 5 ft high |
| Holds about | 4 to 5 pickup truck loads |
| Weight included | 3 tons (6,000 lbs) |
| Rental period | 7 days |
| 7 day price | $350 to $400 |
| Extra days | $10 per day |
| Weight over 3 tons | $50 to $55 per ton |
The size of a 15 yard dumpster is rated by what it holds inside. Dumpsters.com notes that outside measurements vary by maker, while the inside capacity stays at 15 cubic yards, and puts it at about 80 to 100 bags of the 33 gallon kind. Ask for the exact measurements if your drop spot is tight.
When you compare quotes, check four things: how many days are included, how many tons are included, the extra day fee, and the per ton overage rate. A lower price for 1 or 3 days is not the same deal as 7 days with 3 tons.
What Fits in a 15 Yard Dumpster
These are rough planning estimates for one full box. Weights use EPA conversion factors of about 250 to 300 lbs per cubic yard for household junk and about 420 to 500 lbs for mixed remodel debris.
| Job | Fits a 15 yard? | Rough weight when full |
| Two car garage or full basement cleanout | Usually | About 1.9 to 2.25 tons |
| Moving or downsizing | Usually | About 1.9 to 2.25 tons |
| Flooring removal in several rooms | Usually | Depends on the floor; tile is heavy |
| Smaller kitchen remodel | Often | About 2 to 4 tons; a 20 yard may fit better |
| Full box of mixed remodel debris | Yes by space | About 3.15 to 3.75 tons, so it may go over |
| Whole house cleanout | Often too small; size depends on the amount being discarded | Consider a 20 or 30 yard |
At the listed density, a full box of typical household junk would weigh about 1.9 to 2.25 tons. Books, dense furniture, and other heavy contents can increase that.
The 3 Ton Weight Allowance
Here is how an overweight charge works. Say a full box of remodel debris weighs 3.5 tons. That is half a ton over, which adds about $25 to $28 at $50 to $55 per ton, if your quote bills partial tons. Confirm how your quote handles partial tons. Every load must also stay within the hauling limit, which is the most the truck can safely carry.
| Debris | Weight per cubic yard | About how much reaches 3 tons |
| Household junk | 250 to 300 lbs | About 20 to 24 cubic yards, more than the box holds |
| Mixed remodel debris | 420 to 500 lbs | About 12 to 14 cubic yards |
| Drywall | About 470 to 500 lbs | About 12 to 13 cubic yards |
| Dirt | About 930 lbs | About 6.5 cubic yards |
To keep weight down, keep concrete, brick, and dirt out of a mixed load, and ask first about any heavy material. See our concrete dumpster rental page for slab jobs. Keep debris below the top edge or the provider’s lower marked fill line for heavy materials.
Roof Tear Offs in a 15 Yard
A torn off square of roofing is 100 square feet. Within 3 tons, a 15 yard holds about:
| Shingle type | Weight per square | Squares within 3 tons |
| 3 tab | About 200 to 240 lbs | About 25 to 30 |
| Architectural | About 240 to 420 lbs | About 14 to 25 |
| Premium | About 300 lbs or more | About 20 at 300 lbs; fewer for heavier products |
At 300 lbs per square, 3 tons covers about 20 squares. Heavier products cover fewer squares. Shingle weights come from IKO and GAF. A second layer roughly doubles the weight. See our roofing dumpster rental page for sizes by roof.
10, 15, or 20 yards?
| Feature | 10 yard | 15 yard | 20 yard |
| 7 day price | $300 to $350 | $350 to $400 | $370 to $430 |
| Weight included | 2 tons | 3 tons | 3 to 4 tons |
| Holds about | 3 pickup loads | 4 to 5 pickup loads | 6 pickup loads |
| Length | About 12 ft | About 14 ft | About 22 ft |
| Best for | One room, a bathroom | A two car garage, a basement, a smaller roof | A whole house, a kitchen remodel, a larger roof |
The 15 yard gives you 1 more ton than the 10 yard and keeps a short footprint. The 20 yard adds more space, but it is about 8 feet longer, so it needs a full length driveway. If you are between sizes, compare your quoted upgrade with the overweight charge you might pay on the smaller box. See every size in our dumpster prices and sizes guide or our 10 yard dumpster page.
Placing a 15 Yard at Your Home
At about 14 feet long, the 15 yard still fits many older Saginaw driveways, including the narrow and shared drives found in the Cathedral District and on the West Side.
- Place the dumpster on a hard, level surface entirely outside the public right of way. Confirm the boundary if the spot is near the sidewalk or curb.
- Tell us about available approach space, overhead wires, and access restrictions so we can confirm delivery requirements.
- If the dumpster must sit in the street or an alley, you need a permit from the city Engineering Division first. Our dumpster permit guide explains the rule.
Liquid paint, chemicals, tires, car batteries, lithium batteries, propane tanks, and asbestos stay out. Mattresses, appliances with refrigerant, and electronics need a call first. See what can go in a dumpster.
15 Yard FAQs
Book a 15 Yard Roll Off
Call (989) 831 9600. Tell us your address and what you are clearing out, and we will confirm whether the 15 yard fits by space and by weight before delivery.