15 Yard Dumpster · Ocala, FL
15 Yard Dumpster Rental in Ocala, FL
A step up from our 10 yard box — built for a multi-room cleanout, a small remodel, or a weekend of serious yard work on a Marion County lot.
- 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 Ocala family business, based right here in Ocala.
At a glance
15 Yard Dumpster specifications
- Dimensions16 ft x 7.5 ft x 4.5 ft
- Capacity5-6 pickup loads
- Weight included2-3 tons
- Rental period7 days standard, extend any time
- DeliverySame-day or next-day across Marion County
- PricingOne flat rate — delivery, pickup, disposal & tax
The 15 yard dumpster is our most requested mid-size container, and for good reason — it is large enough to handle a genuinely mixed load (furniture, remodel debris, yard waste) without tipping into the footprint of our bigger construction boxes. At 16 feet long and a foot taller than the 10 yard, it holds noticeably more without asking for much extra room on your property.
Around Ocala, this is the size we send most often for kitchen and bath remodels, multi-room decluttering projects, and yard cleanups on properties with a bit more land — the fenced backyards and half-acre lots common outside the city core, where a weekend of trimming and clearing produces more debris than a 10 yard can hold.
Right job, right box
What this size is built for
Ideal projects
- Multi-room cleanout (two to three rooms)
- Kitchen or bathroom remodel debris
- Garage clearout plus yard waste in one load
- Fence-line brush and limb clearing
- Old deck or shed demolition
- Flooring and carpet removal (whole floor)
- Post-storm yard cleanup
- Moving-out purge for a full apartment
Pick a different size if…
- Whole-home gut renovations — the 20 yard has the volume for that
- Full roof tear-offs on anything but a small roof — see the 20 yard
- Large-scale pasture or acreage clearing — look at the 30 yard
- Single-room jobs where a 10 yard would do — no need to size up
- New home construction debris — the 20 or 30 yard fits ongoing job-site volume better
Not sure? Call (352) 644-8508 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 15 yard dumpster |
|---|---|
| A full kitchen's worth of cabinets and countertops | Fills roughly half the container, leaving room for flooring |
| Carpet, pad, and baseboard from three bedrooms | Loads flat and stacks well, using about a third of the space |
| A small shed or playset, disassembled | Breaks down to fit alongside other debris with room to spare |
| A truck-bed load of storm-downed limbs and brush | Two to three loads' worth compact down easily |
| A full apartment's furniture during a move-out | Couch, bed frames, dressers and boxes fit with room left over |
| Old bathroom fixtures plus tile from a full remodel | Uses more of the weight allowance than the volume — worth mentioning tile when you call |
Built for jobs that outgrow the 10 yard
If you are clearing two or three rooms instead of one, tackling a kitchen remodel with cabinets and old flooring coming out, or combining a garage purge with a yard cleanup in the same weekend, the 15 yard is the size that keeps you from calling us back for a second container.
A good fit for Marion County yard work
We see a lot of 15 yard containers go out for pasture-edge brush clearing and fallen-limb cleanup after a summer storm rolls through — common here given how often Central Florida sees afternoon thunderstorms in the wet season. It is sized right for a homeowner clearing scrub along a fence line without needing the full footprint of our construction-grade boxes.
Weight allowance and what it means for remodels
The 15 yard carries a 2-3 ton weight allowance, which comfortably covers a mixed remodel load — cabinets, drywall, old flooring, and the miscellaneous debris that comes with tearing out a kitchen or bath. If your project leans heavily toward dense material like tile or concrete rather than lighter framing and drywall, mention that when you call so we can confirm the weight allowance still fits your job.
15 yard vs. 20 yard — how to decide
Stick with the 15 yard for a bounded project — one remodel, one cleanout, one weekend of yard work. Move up to the 20 yard if you are clearing an entire home, tearing off a full roof, or working a job site where debris will keep coming for more than a day or two. The 20 yard's extra height, not just length, is what really adds the volume.
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 15 yard dumpster in Ocala
Call (352) 644-8508 for a flat rate and a delivery slot — often the same day.
Answers
15 Yard Dumpster — frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a 10 yard and a 15 yard dumpster?
The 15 yard is 2 feet longer and a foot taller, which adds up to real extra volume for multi-room jobs. If your project spans more than one room or mixes remodel debris with yard waste, the 15 yard gives you a real cushion.
Will a 15 yard dumpster fit in a standard Ocala driveway?
In almost every case, yes. It is still short enough for most residential driveways, and our driver will confirm placement and set down protective boards before dropping it.
How much weight can a 15 yard dumpster hold?
It carries a 2-3 ton weight allowance, which covers most mixed remodel and cleanout loads comfortably. Call us if your project is mostly dense material like tile or concrete so we can confirm the size and weight allowance match your job.
Can I mix construction debris and household junk in the same 15 yard container?
Yes, a 15 yard is a fine size for a mixed load — remodel debris alongside furniture or yard waste is exactly the kind of job it is built for. Just let us know if you have anything that needs separate handling, like paint or chemicals.
How fast can I get a 15 yard dumpster delivered in Marion County?
Same-day is common if you call before noon; otherwise we will get it out to you the next day. Call (352) 644-8508 and we will confirm a delivery window.
What is not allowed in a 15 yard dumpster?
The same restrictions apply across every size — no hazardous waste, no tires or batteries, and no wet paint or chemicals in bulk. Ask us when you call if you are not sure about a specific item.
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Verified sources
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 Ocala, FL — right-of-way, permits and city services
- Marion County Government — solid waste, recycling and household hazardous waste
- Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection (FDEP) -- Solid Waste — Florida solid waste and recycling regulation
- Sunshine 811 (call 811 before you dig) — call 811 before any digging or footing work
- Florida Dept. of Transportation (FDOT) — FDOT road and right-of-way information