Commercial Front-Load Dumpster Service in Baytown
Front-load dumpsters come in 2, 4, 6 and 8 yards for businesses that need trash hauled on a schedule. A 2-yard holds about 24 trash bags (400 lb); an 8-yard holds about 96 bags (1,600 lb).
Which front-load dumpster size fits your business?
The 2-yard front-load dumpster fits a small office or boutique, and the 8-yard fits a grocery store or campus building. The 4-yard suits convenience stores and mid-size restaurants, and the 6-yard suits hotels and large offices.
| Size | Approx. size | Holds | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-yard | 6' L × 3' W × 3' H | About 24 trash bags (400 lb) | Small offices, boutiques |
| 4-yard | 6' L × 3' W × 4' H | About 48 trash bags (800 lb) | Convenience stores, mid-size restaurants |
| 6-yard | 6' L × 5' W × 6' H | About 72 trash bags (1,200 lb) | Hotels, large offices |
| 8-yard | 6' L × 6' W × 7' H | About 96 trash bags (1,600 lb) | Grocery stores, universities |
Sizes are approximate. Bag counts assume standard kitchen-size trash bags.
How is a front-load dumpster different from a roll-off?
A front-load dumpster stays at your business and is emptied on a schedule by a truck that lifts it over the cab. A roll-off is an open-top container dropped for one project and hauled away when full. Front-loads hold 2 to 8 yards; roll-offs hold 10 to 40.
Remodeling the store or clearing out an office? Use a construction roll-off for the project and keep your front-load for daily trash. Compare roll-off sizes in the dumpster size guide.
How do you pick the right size and pickup schedule?
Count the trash bags your business fills between pickups. Each yard holds about 12 bags, so 40 bags a week fits a 4-yard emptied weekly. Pick a size with room to spare, or a smaller size with more pickups. The schedule and price are set when you call.
Tell us your bags per week and get the size, schedule and price in one call.
Call now (281) 673-4344What can't go in a commercial dumpster?
Hazardous chemicals, wet paint and batteries are not allowed in any dumpster, including a front-load bin. Ask before tossing tires, mattresses or appliances with refrigerant, because the landfill handles those separately. Keep cardboard broken down so the bin holds a full week of trash.
The full list is in what you can put in a dumpster.