All businesses need a solution for their trash. Our commercial dumpsters come in multiple sizes to fit your business's specific waste and recycling needs. We also offer personalized trash pickup schedules and customizable options to ensure you get the perfect commercial dumpster for your business.
Whether you need waste services for your hotel, coffee shop, mall, bookstore, restaurant, or any other type of business, we have the right solution for you.
The 96-gallon toter is made for businesses that generate low waste volumes and have limited space. This container size is best for small retail stores, small restaurants that serve less than 50 people per day, and low-traffic coffee shops. With a capacity of 96 gallons, they can handle up to 9 tall kitchen bags worth of trash or recycling.
Best for:
Small retail stores
Very small restaurants
Small cafes
A 2-yard commercial dumpster is the perfect size for small businesses, such as offices with 20 employees or fewer or restaurants that serve approximately 100 customers per day. These dumpsters are small and can fit into compact spaces, making them an ideal option if your business lacks space.
Best for:
• Boutique retail stores
• Small offices
• Coffee shops
A 3-yard commercial dumpster is ideal for small businesses that generate slightly higher waste volumes. Offices with 30 employees and restaurants that serve approximately 150 customers per day would benefit from a 3-yard commercial dumpster.
Best for:
• Boutique retail stores
• Small offices
• Cafes and small bakeries
A 4-yard commercial dumpster is ideal for medium-sized businesses, from offices with up to 40 employees to rental properties with fewer than 6 units. This dumpster is also perfect for retail stores, entertainment venues, and medium-sized restaurants.
Best for:
• Small apartment complexes
• Medium-sized restaurants
• Mid-sized retail stores
A 6-yard commercial dumpster is a large container that handles high waste volumes. This large capacity dumpster is ideal for large schools, offices up to 15,000 square feet, and hotels. This dumpster is typically kept in a locked enclosure behind or alongside a property.
Best for:
• Hotels
• Large offices
• Retail plazas
An 8-yard commercial dumpster is the largest commercial bin size available. This size is built to handle the highest waste volumes generated by apartment complexes and large retailers up to 25,000 feet.
Best for:
• Grocery stores
• Shopping centers
• Manufacturing facilities
When determining the right dumpster size, it's important to consider:
How much waste your business generates
How often you want your dumpster serviced
What type of waste your business creates
Use this guide as a general overview of the best applications for each dumpster size:
96-gallon commercial toter is ideal for very small businesses
2-yard commercial dumpster is ideal for small businesses
3-yard commercial dumpster is ideal for small to mid-sized businesses
4-yard commercial dumpster is ideal for mid-sized businesses and small apartment complexes
6-yard commercial dumpster is ideal for mid to large-sized businesses and apartment complexes
8-yard commercial dumpster is ideal for large businesses and apartment complexes
Reach out anytime at (732) 366-9355. The Sourgum team is always happy to help find the best solution for your project. Additionally, let us know if you need more than one container. We can set up a dumpster agreement tailored to your business needs.
A good place to start when learning about dumpster sizes is understanding what a cubic yard is. A cubic yard is a measurement of volume. One cubic yard will take up a space that is 3 feet long by 3 feet wide by 3 feet high, or 27 cubic feet (3 x 3 x 3).
For example, a 2-yard dumpster is equal to 54 cubic feet (2 x 27) and a 4-yard dumpster is equal to 108 cubic feet (4 x 27).
| Dumpster Size | Standard Dimensions | Dumpster Capacity | Trash Bags |
| 96 Gallon Toter | 35" long x 27.25" wide x 44.5" high | 175 pounds | 9 kitchen-sized trash bags |
| 2 Yard Dumpster | 6' long x 3' wide x 3' high | 400 pounds | 24 kitchen-sized trash bags |
| 3 Yard Dumpster | 6' long x 3.5' wide x 4' high | 600 pounds | 36 kitchen-sized trash bags |
| 4 Yard Dumpster | 6' long x 4.5' wide x 4' high | 800 pounds | 48 kitchen-sized trash bags |
| 6 Yard Dumpster | 6' long x 5' wide x 6' high | 1,200 pounds | 72 kitchen-sized trash bags |
| 8 Yard Dumpster | 6' long x 6' wide x 7' high | 1,800 pounds | 96 kitchen-sized trash bags |
Here are answers to some common questions you may have about commercial bin sizes.
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