15 cubic yards
15 Yard Dumpster Rental in Falmouth, MA
A step up from the 10 yard for garage cleanouts, flooring tear-outs, and yard projects that generate more debris than a single room's worth.
- Licensed & insured
- Same-day in Falmouth
- Flat-rate pricing
- All 15 area communities
- DimensionsAbout 16 ft long by 7.5 ft wide by 4.5 ft high — a foot taller than the 10 yard, giving you more room for bulky items like old carpet rolls or cabinetry before you hit the fill line.
- Holdsabout 80-100 kitchen-size trash bags
- Weight included2-3 tons
- Space neededabout 26 feet of clear, level driveway
The 15 yard container in Falmouth, MA
The 15 yard sits between our smallest and mid-size containers, and it's the one we recommend most often when a Falmouth customer isn't sure which size to book. It holds noticeably more than the 10 yard — enough for a two-car garage cleanout, a full flooring tear-out across a few rooms, or a bigger yard project like removing a storm-damaged shed along with the debris pile it leaves behind.
It still fits comfortably on a standard residential driveway across most of Falmouth and the surrounding the Upper Cape, from the tighter lots near downtown to the longer driveways out toward Coltsville and Allendale, so you're not trading convenience for capacity the way you might with a 20 or 30 yard.
When a 15 yard is the right size
If your project spans more than one room but isn't a full home renovation, the 15 yard usually lands right. Garage cleanouts where the garage has been a storage catch-all for years, carpet and laminate removal across a few rooms, and yard cleanups involving a dead tree or overgrown landscaping all tend to fill this size close to the top without going over.
Placement on a Falmouth driveway
At 16 feet long, the 15 yard needs a bit more clearance than the 10 yard — plan on about 26 feet of straight, level driveway and keep low-hanging tree branches or a garage roofline clear of the drop zone. Older two-car driveways near Falmouth's downtown and West Side still generally handle this size fine, though it's worth a quick look before delivery day if your driveway is on the narrow side.
The common mistake with this size
Customers sometimes assume a 15 yard is roughly the same as a 10 yard with a little extra room. In practice it holds about 30-40% more, which matters for weight-heavy debris like old tile or a stack of drywall. If your job leans heavy rather than bulky, ask us whether the tonnage included still fits your project before you commit to this size.
Capacity
What actually fits in a 15 yard container
Rough working figures. Weight, not volume, is what stops most loads.
| Material | How much fits |
|---|---|
| Old carpet and padding | flooring from roughly 3-4 average-size rooms |
| Cabinetry and countertops | a full kitchen's worth of cabinets, minus appliances |
| Concrete or brick | roughly 4-5 cubic yards before hitting the weight limit |
| Yard waste | a small dead tree plus several days of yard debris |
| Garage cleanout junk | years of accumulated boxes, tools, and old furniture |
Suitability
Is the 15 yard the right size for you?
Choose the 15 yard for
- Two-car garage cleanout
- Flooring or carpet removal across multiple rooms
- Small deck demolition and rebuild debris
- Larger yard cleanup or tree removal debris
- Kitchen cabinet replacement
Pick a different size for
- Full home renovations or additions (see the 20 yard)
- Heavy loads of pure concrete or dirt at large volume (ask about weight limits first)
- Small single-room jobs where a 10 yard costs less
Placing a 15 yard container on a Falmouth-area property
The 15 yard is a common choice for the two-car garage layouts typical of Falmouth's mid-century neighborhoods, where years of stored belongings tend to accumulate through a long New England winter — it's usually the first size that clears a garage in one trip without overflowing.
Compare
Every size side by side
A middle-ground size — more room than the 10 yard without stepping up to the driveway footprint of the 20 yard.
| 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, estate cleanouts and larger tear-offs. |
Not quite right?
- 10 Yard Dumpster — the next size smaller
- 20 Yard Dumpster — the next size larger
- Compare all four sizes
- Read the full Falmouth sizing guide
Talk to a real person
Book a 15 yard dumpster in Falmouth?
Call (508) 500-6492. Tell us the material and the community, 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 real difference between a 10 and 15 yard dumpster?
The 15 yard is a foot taller and holds roughly 30-40% more volume, plus an extra ton of weight allowance. If you're debating between the two, the 15 yard gives you a buffer for underestimating how much debris a project generates.
Can a 15 yard dumpster handle a garage cleanout?
Yes, this is one of the most common uses for this size. A typical two-car garage that's been used for storage fits comfortably within the volume and weight limits.
How long can I keep a 15 yard dumpster on my property?
Standard rental periods are typically 7-10 days, though we can work with longer projects. Ask when you book if your timeline is flexible or extended, especially heading into winter.
Does the 15 yard fit on an older Falmouth driveway?
In most cases, yes, with about 26 feet of clear, level space. If your driveway is narrow or shared, like some of the older West Side lots, mention that when you call and we'll confirm placement before delivery.
Service area
15 Yard Dumpster delivered across Cape Cod
We run roll-off containers out of our East Falmouth yard across every corner of Falmouth and out onto the Upper Cape — all fifteen communities we cover. That means the villages of Falmouth itself — East and West Falmouth, North Falmouth, Woods Hole, Teaticket, Waquoit and Falmouth Heights — plus the neighboring towns of Mashpee, Sandwich, Bourne (including Buzzards Bay and Pocasset) and Barnstable (including Hyannis and Cotuit). The Falmouth villages are usually same-day; the neighboring towns are typically same- or next-day. If your address is not listed, call anyway. We likely still get there.