Founders Dumpster RentalWhat size dumpster do I need for a rowhome cleanout in Philadelphia?
A full Philadelphia rowhome cleanout typically fits a 20-yard dumpster at $695 flat, all-in. Curbside Waste sizes bins for tight Fishtown, South Philadelphia, and Kensington streets, dropped on time at one flat price with no surprise tonnage or fuel fees.
| Dumpster size | Best-fit rowhome cleanout | Flat all-in price |
|---|---|---|
| 10-yard | Single room, closet purge, or one-floor partial cleanout (~4 pickup loads) | $595 |
| 15-yard | One-to-two rooms plus small furniture and boxes | $650 |
| 20-yard | Full multi-floor rowhome cleanout with furniture and flooring (~8 pickup loads) | $695 |
| 30-yard | Whole-home estate cleanout with heavy furniture and debris | $795 |
| 40-yard | Large estate or combined cleanout plus renovation debris | $895 |
Dumpster sizes and flat all-in pricing for Philadelphia rowhome cleanouts
What size dumpster do I need for a rowhome cleanout in Philadelphia?
A full Philadelphia rowhome cleanout fits a 20-yard dumpster at $695 flat, all-in. The 20-yard holds roughly 8 pickup-truck loads, which covers a two-to-three floor rowhome emptied of furniture, boxes, clothing, and old carpet. A single-room or closet purge fits a 10-yard at $595. A whole-home estate cleanout with heavy furniture fits a 30-yard at $795. The quoted price already includes dump and tonnage fees, so the total does not move after the bin lands on the street.
Rowhome cleanout debris volume drives the size choice
Cleanout debris volume, not floor count, decides the bin. A typical Philadelphia two-story rowhome cleanout produces 15 to 20 cubic yards of household junk once beds, dressers, boxes, and flooring come out. If it's a single-room cleanout choose the 10-yard ($595); if it's a full multi-floor rowhome choose the 20-yard ($695); if the home is packed floor-to-ceiling with an estate's worth of contents, choose the 30-yard ($795). The trade-off is driveway or curb space versus debris capacity, a 20-yard measures about 22 feet long and needs a clear parking length.
Narrow Philadelphia rowhome streets change delivery, not size
Rowhome blocks in Fishtown, Bella Vista, and Point Breeze often run 12 to 14 feet of usable width with cars parked both sides. A 10-yard and 15-yard bin drop cleanest on these streets because they are shorter and sit tight to the curb. A 20-yard still fits most rowhome blocks with a cleared parking spot ahead of delivery. When a street is too tight for a 30-yard, splitting the load across two 20-yard drops keeps the cleanout moving without blocking neighbors.
Flat all-in pricing means no tonnage or fuel add-ons
The crucial non-obvious fact: many quotes exclude the dump and tonnage fee, so a low advertised number balloons after weigh-in. Every Philadelphia bin here is flat and all-in, the 10-yard is $595, the 15-yard $650, the 20-yard $695, the 30-yard $795, and the 40-yard $895. The $595 minimum charge applies citywide. A dumpster rental is not full-service junk removal, the customer loads the bin at their own pace during the rental period, then it gets hauled away.
How the rowhome cleanout rental works, step by step
First, the customer picks a size by debris volume, most full rowhome cleanouts land on the 20-yard at $695. Second, a delivery slot is set, same-day is often available Monday through Saturday. Third, the bin drops on the street or driveway with boards protecting the surface. Fourth, the customer loads it during the rental window. Fifth, one call schedules the haul-away, no return trip fees. The flat price is confirmed on the free quote before delivery.
Philadelphia rowhome permit and street specifics
Philadelphia requires a permit to place a dumpster on a public street, and many rowhome blocks in South Philadelphia, Kensington, and Northern Liberties have no driveway, so the bin sits curbside on a permit spot. The Philadelphia Streets Department issues the right-of-way occupancy permit; a driveway placement in Roxborough, Manayunk, Germantown, or Mount Airy usually needs no permit. Delivery crews know the tight one-way blocks in Fishtown and Point Breeze and time drops around trash and street-cleaning schedules. Confirm whether the block needs a permit before booking, and a driver can advise on the best legal placement for a rowhome cleanout.
Related questions
How much does a dumpster rental cost in Philadelphia?
Flat all-in prices run $595 for a 10-yard, $650 for a 15-yard, $695 for a 20-yard, $795 for a 30-yard, and $895 for a 40-yard, with a $595 minimum charge and no tonnage or fuel fees.
Do I need a permit for a dumpster in Philadelphia?
A permit is required for any dumpster placed on a public street; a bin on a private driveway does not need one. The Philadelphia Streets Department issues the street occupancy permit.
How long can I keep a rented dumpster in Philadelphia?
Standard rental periods run about a week, which is enough time to load a full rowhome cleanout at your own pace. Extensions can be arranged before pickup.
Can a dumpster fit on a narrow Philadelphia rowhome street?
Yes. A 10-yard or 15-yard drops cleanest on tight blocks in Fishtown and Bella Vista, and a 20-yard fits most streets with one cleared parking spot ahead of delivery.
What can't go in a Philadelphia dumpster?
Hazardous waste, tires, wet paint, batteries, and appliances with refrigerant are excluded. Standard household cleanout debris, furniture, boxes, and flooring are all accepted.