What Size Dumpster Do I Need for a Garage or Basement Cleanout?
By Dumpstar Hauling & Dumpster Rental of Lexington, KY | Dumpster Rental Tips
For most standard garage cleanouts in Lexington, KY, a 14-yard dumpster starting at $400 is the right fit — it holds five to six pickup truck loads, which covers the majority of single-car and two-car garage projects. For larger basement cleanouts, whole-level declutters, or combined garage-and-basement jobs, step up to a 20-yard dumpster starting at $495. Not sure which fits your specific project? Use our free Dumpster Size Calculator for a recommendation in under a minute.
Garage and basement cleanouts have a funny way of being bigger than they look. What starts as "I'll clear out some boxes" turns into furniture you forgot you owned, appliances you stopped using years ago, and three generations of holiday decorations stacked to the ceiling. Before you know it, you're staring at a pile that won't fit in your regular trash bin — or five of them.
That's the moment most Lexington homeowners search for a dumpster rental. The question is always the same: which size do I actually need? At Dumpstar Hauling & Dumpster Rental, we help people answer that question every day. Here's the honest breakdown for garage and basement cleanouts specifically — because those two project types are genuinely different, and the right size depends on more than just square footage.
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14-Yard Dumpster
Best for most garage cleanouts
- Single or two-car garage cleanout
- Smaller basement declutter
- One-room worth of furniture
- Boxes, tools, and household junk
- Light appliances and fixtures
Starting at $400 Full details →
20-Yard Dumpster
Best for large basement cleanouts
- Large or finished
