30 Yard Dumpster · Cape Coral, FL
30 Yard Dumpster Rental in Cape Coral, FL
A tall, high-capacity container built for large renovations, small structure demolition, and the bigger storm-debris volumes that a Southwest Florida hurricane season can bring.
- Same-day & next-day delivery
- Flat-rate, all-in pricing
- Driveway protection included
- Same-Day DeliveryCall before noon and we can usually be there today.
- Flat-Rate PricingDelivery, pickup, disposal and tax quoted up front.
- Licensed & InsuredFully licensed and insured for dumpster service across Florida.
- Locally OwnedA local Cape Coral family business, based right here in Cape Coral.
At a glance
30 Yard Dumpster specifications
- Dimensions22 ft x 7.5 ft x 6 ft
- Capacity9-12 pickup loads
- Weight included4-5 tons
- Rental period7 days standard, extend any time
- DeliverySame-day or next-day across Lee County
- PricingOne flat rate — delivery, pickup, disposal & tax
The 30 yard dumpster keeps the same 22-foot footprint as our 20 yard box but adds a foot and a half of height, which is where the real jump in capacity comes from. It is the size we send most often for large home renovations, full-structure demolitions on smaller buildings, and the heavier storm cleanups that come with a genuine tropical storm or hurricane.
We deliver a lot of 30 yard containers after a hurricane leaves a property with a downed tree, damaged fencing and a yard full of limbs and fronds all at once — the kind of mixed, heavy load that a 20 yard just is not built to hold. It is also a common call for gutting a canal-front home down to the studs after storm-water intrusion, where framing, drywall and flooring debris pile up fast across a full renovation.
Right job, right box
What this size is built for
Ideal projects
- Large whole-home renovation
- Hurricane or storm-damage cleanout
- Multi-story roof tear-off
- Small detached structure demolition (shed, dock, old garage)
- Home addition construction debris
- Large estate cleanout across a full property
- Canal-front gut renovation (down to the studs)
- Post-hurricane tree and storm-debris cleanup
Pick a different size if…
- Single-room or small remodel jobs — a 15 or 20 yard costs less and does the job
- Standard single-story whole-home cleanouts — the 20 yard is usually enough
- Commercial demolition or large-scale land clearing — see the 40 yard
- Tight canal-front streets or lots with limited clearance — talk to us before booking this size
- Jobs needing frequent same-day swaps — a smaller size may suit a fast-moving crew better
Not sure? Call (239) 341-6424 and describe what you are looking at. We would rather sell you a smaller container than have you pay for space you do not use.
Capacity in real terms
How much actually fits
| What you're loading | How it fits in a 30 yard dumpster |
|---|---|
| A storm-damaged home’s downed fencing, limbs and debris | The extra height and weight allowance handle wet, heavy material without constant repacking |
| Multi-story roof tear-off debris | Uses a large share of the weight allowance — worth confirming square footage when you call |
| A small detached garage, dock or shed, fully demolished | Framing and roofing material from a small structure fits in one container |
| A full home addition’s construction debris | Framing offcuts, drywall and packaging load efficiently with room to spare |
| A yard’s worth of hurricane-downed limbs and fronds | Several loads’ worth compact down well given the extra height |
| A whole-home renovation’s mixed debris (flooring, cabinetry, fixtures) | Comfortably holds a full gut-remodel’s material in one container |
Hurricane and storm-debris cleanup
A major hurricane is a genuinely different job from a routine remodel — you are often dealing with a mix of downed limbs, damaged fencing, wet landscaping and packed debris, spread across more of the property than a typical interior job. The region still remembers what Hurricane Ian’s 2022 landfall generated. The 30 yard’s extra height gives you room to load bulky, heavy material without constantly repacking to make space, and its weight allowance is built for wet, heavy debris. Our hurricane season debris cleanup guide covers planning ahead.
Large renovations and demolition debris
For a full-home renovation, an addition, or knocking down a smaller detached structure, the 30 yard carries a genuinely large mixed load of framing, drywall, roofing and flooring without constantly checking whether you are near the limit. It is also the size we recommend for multi-story roof tear-offs, where the extra square footage of tile or shingles adds up fast.
Weight allowance for heavy, wet debris
The 30 yard carries a 4-5 ton weight allowance — a real advantage after a hurricane or a heavy tropical system, since waterlogged wood, wet drywall and downed limbs weigh noticeably more than the same materials dry. Canal-front and low-lying lots also deserve a second look before we place a container this size, so let us know if your debris load is wet or your lot backs onto a seawall when you call.
30 yard vs. 40 yard — how to decide
The 30 yard covers the large end of residential work — big remodels, single-structure demolitions, and most storm cleanups. Move up to the 40 yard for commercial jobs, full-structure demolition on a larger building, or a land-clearing project generating a genuinely commercial volume of debris. If you are unsure which side of that line your project falls on, call and describe it — we would rather talk it through than have you pay for space you will not use.
Side by side
Compare with the other sizes
| Size | Dimensions (L × W × H) | Holds About | Weight Allowance | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Yard Dumpster | 14 ft x 7.5 ft x 3.5 ft | 3-4 pickup loads | 1-2 tons | Small cleanouts, single rooms, roofing, concrete |
| 15 Yard Dumpster | 16 ft x 7.5 ft x 4.5 ft | 5-6 pickup loads | 2-3 tons | Garage clearouts, small remodels, yard-waste debris |
| 20 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft x 7.5 ft x 4.5 ft | 6-8 pickup loads | 3-4 tons | Whole-home cleanouts, roof tear-offs, remodels |
| 30 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft x 7.5 ft x 6 ft | 9-12 pickup loads | 4-5 tons | Large remodels, construction, estate clearances |
| 40 Yard Dumpster | 22 ft x 7.5 ft x 8 ft | 12-16 pickup loads | 5-6 tons | Commercial jobs, demolition, big builds |
Book a 30 yard dumpster in Cape Coral
Call (239) 341-6424 for a flat rate and a delivery slot — often the same day.
Answers
30 Yard Dumpster — frequently asked questions
Is a 30 yard dumpster the right size for hurricane-damage cleanup?
For most single-property storm cleanouts, yes. Downed limbs, damaged fencing and wet debris weigh more than the same material dry, so the 30 yard’s higher weight allowance is a real advantage. If several structures or a larger property are affected, call and describe the scope and we will confirm.
How much weight can a 30 yard dumpster hold?
It carries a 4-5 ton weight allowance, which covers most large remodels, single-structure demolitions and storm cleanups comfortably. Heavier material like wet debris or roofing tile will use that allowance faster than lighter framing.
Do I need extra space in my driveway or yard for a 30 yard dumpster?
It is the same 22-foot length as our 20 yard, but a foot and a half taller, so the footprint on the ground does not change much — you just get more usable volume. Our driver will confirm your specific site can accommodate it before delivery, including whether a canal-front seawall limits placement.
Can a 30 yard dumpster handle storm-debris cleanup during hurricane season?
Yes — downed limbs, damaged fencing and heavy, wet material are exactly the kind of bulky load the 30 yard’s extra height and weight allowance are built for. See our hurricane season debris cleanup guide for more on planning ahead.
How long can I keep a 30 yard dumpster for a large renovation?
Seven days is the standard rental period, and we can extend it for larger jobs that run longer — just call and we will work out timing with you rather than surprising you with a rigid cutoff.
Does a 30 yard dumpster cost more than a 20 yard to deliver in Cape Coral?
We quote every size as a flat rate up front — call (239) 341-6424 for a quote and we will walk through what fits your project and budget rather than quoting blind.
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Local & Official Resources
Rules, fees and hours are set by these agencies, not by us, and they change. Always go straight to the source:
- City of Cape Coral, FL — permits, right-of-way and city services
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) — Florida solid waste and recycling regulation
- Sunshine 811 (call 811 before you dig) — call 811 before any digging or footing work
- Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) — FDOT road and right-of-way information