What Size Garbage Bin Rental Do I Need?

Renting a garbage bin for the first time can feel a little daunting. If you haven’t rented a scrap bin before, how are you supposed to know how big of a bin you need?

Getting the size wrong costs you money. Too small and you’re making multiple calls for pickups. Too big and you’ve paid for something you don’t need. Let’s go over the common bin sizes available at Ken’s Salvage and make sure you make the right call the first time.

How to Match the Bin to the Job

Here’s a simple rule of thumb: think in pickup truck loads. Every yard of bin space equals roughly one-third of a full-size pickup truck bed. From there, it’s just about matching the size to your project.

15 Yard Bin

The Residential Favourite

A 15 Yard Bin holds approximately 4 full-size pickup truck loads.

The 15 yard bin is the most popular choice for homeowners tackling smaller projects. It sits comfortably in most residential driveways without blocking traffic, and it’s the right fit for:

• Garage or basement cleanouts
• Single-room renovations (bathroom, kitchen)
• Small deck or fence removal
• Seasonal yard cleanups

If you’re unsure whether your project fits a 14 yard, it usually does — most residential cleanup jobs are smaller than homeowners expect.

20 Yard Bin

The Sweet Spot for Home Renos

Holds approximately 6 full-size pickup truck loads.

Step up to the 20 yard when you’re taking on more than one room, clearing out an entire house, or replacing a standard residential roof. It gives you the capacity to work without micromanaging the bin, and it still fits in most driveways. Good fits include:

• Multi-room renovations
• Roofing shingle removal on a standard home
• Full house or estate cleanouts
• Moving prep and downsizing projects

30 Yard Bin

For the Big Jobs

Holds approximately 9 full-size pickup truck loads.

The 30 yard bin is the go-to for larger residential projects and smaller commercial jobs. If you’re gutting a home, doing a major addition, or managing construction waste on a job site, this is where you want to be:

• Major home renovations and additions
• Large roof replacements
• Commercial space cleanouts
• Concrete and heavy debris disposal

40 Yard Bin

Industrial Scale

Holds approximately 12 full-size pickup truck loads.

The 40 yard is Ken’s largest bin and is built for ongoing commercial and industrial use. It’s a staple for contractors and businesses that generate consistent, high-volume waste. Common uses include:

• Large-scale construction and demolition sites
• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Long-term commercial rentals
• High-output renovation crews

Still Not Sure? Just Call Us.

Ken’s Salvage has been helping Niagara homeowners and contractors choose the right bin for over 70 years. There’s no pressure and no wrong question. Just give us a quick description of your project and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Ready to get started? Contact us here – you can also call Ken’s Salvage at 905.680.2323. Same-day delivery available 6 days a week.