A cubic yard is 3 ‘x 3′ x 3’ and weighs nearly 1 ton for sand or dirt, but much less for most construction materials. Most household trucks can carry 2 cubic yards of debris. When considering the dumpster size your job will require, keep in mind that a full size pickup truck can typically haul about 2 cubic yards. Let HAUL-4-LE$$ help you estimate the size of the dumpster rental.