The Useful Middle
18 Yard Dumpster Rental
Larger cleanouts. Construction debris.
$425starting at
TS Dumpsters rents the 18 yard dumpster at $425, with 2 tons and 7 days included in that figure. It exists so you are not paying for headroom you do not need.
- 12Yard$350
- 15Yard$400
- 18Yard$425
- 20Yard$475
Or call (352) 586-9727 and describe the job. If a different container fits it better, we will say so.
- 2 Tons Weighed at the landfill
- 7 Days In the starting price
What a 18 yard dumpster rental is for
An 18 yard dumpster rental from TS Dumpsters starts at $425 and includes 2 tons of weight across 7 days on site. It is the container for jobs too tall for a 15 and not heavy enough for a 20.
Most fleets jump straight from 15 to 20, which means the middle of the range costs you a full size step. The 18 gives you the 16' floor of the 20 with a lower wall. Compare every container on the dumpster sizes page.
Capacity
What Fits in a 18 Yard Dumpster
An 18 yard dumpster from TS Dumpsters holds a multi room cleanout or the framing and finish debris off a small build. It is sized for material that is bulky rather than dense.
Read the right hand column before you book. Comfortable means the walls fill before the scale does. Weight limited means the opposite, and those are the jobs where a bigger container solves nothing.
| Job | Typical fit |
|---|---|
| Multi room cleanout | Comfortable. Furniture, carpet and stored contents from several rooms |
| New build framing debris | Comfortable. Lumber offcuts, sheathing and packaging |
| Deck and shed removal | Comfortable on dry lumber. Pressure treated runs heavy |
| Kitchen and bath together | Comfortable, unless both floors are tile |
| Roof tear off | Weight limited. Shingles reach 2 tons with the walls half empty |
Weight is measured on a certified scale at the landfill and the ticket is available on request.
Specification
18 Yard Dumpster Dimensions and Capacity
An 18 yard dumpster from TS Dumpsters measures 16' long, 7' wide and 5' high. It shares its floor with the 20 yard, so the two need identical driveway space and differ only in wall height.
- Length16' Outside the box, front to back
- Width7' The same on the 12, 15, 18 and 20 yard alike
- Height5' Wall height, measured to the top rail
- Tonnage included2 tons Weighed on a certified scale at the landfill
- Rental period7 days Starts the day it is delivered
- 5' Wall height
A foot lower than the 20 yard on the same floor, so debris goes over the side rather than up.
- 2 Tons included
The scale ticket at the landfill sets the tonnage on your invoice, and you can ask for a copy.
- 7' Wide, every size
Width never changes across the 12, 15, 18 and 20 yard. Only length and wall height do.
Pricing
18 Yard Dumpster Rental Cost
TS Dumpsters prices an 18 yard dumpster rental starting at $425, and that figure covers delivery, pickup, 2 tons of disposal and 7 days on site.
Four things change what you pay, and all four are in the table. There is no fuel surcharge and no environmental fee bolted on at the end. If a charge is not listed here, it is not on the invoice.
| What changes it | Charge |
|---|---|
| Weight over 2 tons | $80 per ton, which is what the landfill bills us |
| Extra days beyond 7 days | $25 per day |
| Swap for an empty container | $425, and the 7 days and 2 tons start again |
| Scrap metal in the load | $75 added to the rental |
See what every TS Dumpsters container costs for the 12, 15, 18 and 20 yard, 12 through 20 yard, side by side.
Materials
What Goes In and What Does Not
A TS Dumpsters 18 yard dumpster takes household junk, renovation debris and construction material. A short list stays out because the landfill handles it through a separate stream.
Goes Straight In
- Household junk and furniture
- Renovation and construction debris
- Yard waste, brush and clean wood
- Roofing shingles
Never Accepted
- Paints, chemicals and solvents
- Batteries and tires
- Anything holding freon
- Asbestos, medical waste and propane tanks
The full accepted and prohibited lists are on the dumpster sizes page.
Sizing
Is an 18 Yard the Right Step Up?
TS Dumpsters builds the 18 and the 20 to include the same 2 tons on the same 16' floor. The 20 adds six inches of wall and no extra weight allowance, so the choice between them is about how bulky the load is, not how heavy.
What pushes a load past 2 tons is density, not volume. Shingles are the usual one. Wet carpet is another, and in Florida carpet gets wet fast. Plaster and ceramic tile both run heavy for how little room they take.
If the debris is light and awkward, the extra wall on the 20 yard earns its keep. If it is dense, it will not. Going the other way, the 15 yard, which includes the same 2 tons, costs less and fits a tighter driveway.
Roofing is the exception. Tear offs get their own container, priced by the ton rather than with an allowance built in: see roofing dumpster rental.
Book a Container
Book an 18 Yard. Load It Tomorrow.
TS Dumpsters delivers a 18 yard dumpster in Inverness, a 18 yard dumpster in Ocala, a 18 yard dumpster in Spring Hill, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Questions
18 Yard Dumpster FAQs
Why does TS Dumpsters run an 18 yard when most companies do not?
Because the gap between a 15 and a 20 is wider than most jobs need. The 18 covers the middle without charging for a size step, and it takes the same driveway space as the 20.
What is the difference between an 18 and a 20 yard dumpster?
Wall height, and nothing else that matters. Both are 16' long and 7' wide and both include 2 tons. The 20 has taller sides.
What happens if I go over 2 tons?
Overage is $80 per ton, which is what the landfill charges us, passed through with nothing added on top. The scale ticket is available on request if you want to see the weight.
Can I keep it longer than 7 days?
Yes. Extra days on this container are $25 each. Call before the term is up rather than after, so we can move the pickup instead of turning a truck around.