A 12-yard container usually holds between 2 and 3 tons of trash. This is equivalent to between 4,000 and 6,000 pounds of household garbage or about 20 couches that weigh an average of 300 lbs each. If you are throwing away concrete or dirt, the maximum weight allowed is 10 tons.
Standard Roll-Off Dumpster Sizes 10 Yard Dumpster 14 ft x 7.5 ft x 3.5 ft. 4,000 - 6,000 pounds. 12 Yard Dumpster. 14 ft x 7.5 ft x 4 ft. 4,000-6,000 pounds. 15 Yard Dumpster. 16 ft.x7.5 ft.x 4.5ft....20 Yard Dumpster. 22 ft.x7.5 ft.x 4.5ft....30 Yard Dumpster. 22 ft.x7.5 ft.x6 ft.... 40-yard Dumpster. 22 ft. x 7.5ft. x 8ft.
A typical 4 yard bin measures 6 feet in length, 4.5 feet wide, and 4 feet tall. The bin holds approximately 4 cubic yards of garbage. This is equivalent to 24 33-gallon garbage bags or 8 96 gallon trash cans.