A 10 yard dumpster measures about 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and 3.5 feet high, and it handles roughly 3 pickup truck loads of debris. In Torrance, day rentals from Torrance Porta Pros fall in the standard dumpster rental cost band of 51 to 112 dollars, with monthly rates running higher.
The 10 yard dumpster size sits at the small end of our lineup, next to the 20 yard dumpster rental and well under the 30 yard dumpster rental. At roughly 12 by 8 feet on the ground and 3.5 feet of wall height, it fits a driveway in most Torrance neighborhoods without eating the whole yard. Compare it side by side with the rest of the lineup on our dumpster sizes and dimensions page before you commit. A roll-off delivery truck needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the drop point, so measure your driveway or curb space first, especially on narrower Torrance streets near older housing stock. If you are not sure a 10 yarder covers the job, the 40 yard dumpster rental is the other end of the range for full remodels or major cleanouts.
A 10 yard trash dumpster handles small bathroom tear-outs, single-room cleanouts, garage purges, deck removals under 200 square feet, and yard debris from a weekend of trimming. It is the size most homeowners doing a home renovation porta potty job also pair with a small dumpster, since both get delivered for a short window. It is not built for full roofing tear-offs or whole-house gut jobs; those loads move faster in a 20 yard dumpster rental or larger. Before loading, check our what cannot go in a dumpster list, since paint, tires and certain electronics get rejected at the landfill. Overloading past the fill line also runs into our dumpster weight limits guidance, and extra tonnage adds a fee.
Placement in the public right of way, meaning the street or curb instead of your own driveway, needs confirming with the City of Torrance before delivery. We do not have a specific ordinance number to cite here, so check with the city directly, and see our dumpster permit requirements page for what to ask them. If your dumpster stays entirely on private property, driveway or yard, permitting is usually not a concern, but confirm it with the city rather than guessing. This matters more on tighter lots near central Torrance than on wide suburban driveways.
| duration | low | typical | high |
|---|---|---|---|
| day | $51 | $75 | $112 |
| week | $426 | $600 | $778 |
| month | $91 | $108 | $500 |
Weekend rates for a 10 yard dumpster run from about 390 to 497 dollars, useful for a Friday-to-Monday cleanout without a full week commitment. For construction sites running longer, see construction dumpster rental for options built around ongoing jobs, and pair either with temporary fence rental if the site needs a secured perimeter overnight.
Torrance homeowners within about 5 miles of downtown, including those near Redondo Beach 4.2 miles northwest or Lawndale 4.5 miles north, typically see same-window delivery. If your project also needs restrooms on site, bundle a standard porta potty rental or check porta potty rental per day pricing for crew coverage. For full house projects, our construction site services page covers dumpsters, fencing and toilets together.
Most Torrance rentals run a weekend or a full week, though monthly terms exist for slower renovation timelines. Day rentals suit quick single-load cleanouts. Check the monthly porta potty rental page if you are bundling restroom service for the same long-term jobsite.
Most standard driveways handle the 12 by 8 foot footprint without trouble. The truck itself needs about 60 feet of straight clearance behind the drop spot, so a short or curved driveway may require curbside placement instead, which brings permitting into play.
Weight limits vary by material, concrete and dirt fill the ton limit fast while yard waste rarely comes close. Review dumpster weight limits before loading heavy debris so you are not surprised by an overage charge at pickup.
Some items are restricted regardless of dumpster size. Paint, tires, batteries and certain electronics typically cannot go in with regular debris. The what cannot go in a dumpster page lists what Torrance Porta Pros can and cannot haul.
Same-day delivery depends on route timing and driveway access. Call ahead for rush jobs, and request a request a quote to confirm availability and to lock in the day, week or month rate that fits your project.
Yes. Torrance Porta Pros delivers 10 yard dumpster rental across Torrance and the surrounding metro, with same-day and next-day drop-off available on most orders.
Pricing depends on the unit and how long you need it. See our cost breakdown and request a free quote for an exact figure.
Standard rentals include scheduled service — a pump-out, a clean, a restock and fresh deodorizer. Busy or hot-weather sites can be serviced more often.
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