10 Yards The 10-yard dumpster is perfect for your project if you do not have a lot of space to store a larger dumpster or do not have a lot of debris to clean up. A 10-yard dumpster can hold 10 cubic yards of material or about 3 pickup truck loads, and typically holds approximately 1 ton of material. 15 Yards The 15-Yard dumpster is the right size for