Container rentals in Gatineau: all available sizes and how to choose the right one
- Jul 3
- 5 min read
From 10 yards for your garage to the 105-yard Frac Tank for specialized construction sites, here is the complete guide to container sizes offered in Gatineau and how to choose the one that exactly matches your project.
Looking for a container in Gatineau and wondering what size to choose? You're not alone. It's a question we get asked almost every day on the phone, and that's a good thing, because choosing the right size from the start saves you a lot of hassle (and money).
In Gatineau, the range of container sizes has expanded considerably in recent years. It's no longer simply a matter of small or large: today there's a complete range that covers all types of projects, from modest residential decluttering to large-scale industrial sites involving liquids. Here's a comprehensive overview of what's available in the region, and most importantly, how to choose the right size for your needs.
Formats available in Gatineau: an overview
At Godmaire, we offer two main categories of containers in Gatineau and throughout the Outaouais region.
Category 1 - Open (roll-off) containers of 10, 15, 20 and 40 cubic yards. These are the classic containers, open at the top, perfect for dry and solid materials.
Category 2 - Leak-proof containers and tanks of 20, 30, and 40 cubic yards in roll-off format, plus Frac Tank tanks of 45 and 105 cubic yards. This range is dedicated to wet, liquid, contaminated materials or those requiring total containment.
This level of service is rare in the region. Most suppliers offer a more limited range, forcing customers to juggle multiple providers depending on their needs. With us, everything is under one roof.
10 cubic yard container: the compact
This is the smallest and most accessible size. It fits easily through a standard residential driveway and represents approximately 3 to 4 full pickup truck loads .
Ideal for:
Garage cleanout
Renovation of a single room (bathroom, small bedroom)
Moderate basement decluttering
Light yard cleaning or landscaping
Demolition of a small structure (old fence, part of a terrace)
Why choose it: Compact, easy to position, affordable. The right choice for small projects where renting a larger unit would be a waste of space and budget.
Why choose it: Compact, easy to position, affordable. The right choice for small projects where renting a larger unit would be a waste of space and budget.
15 cubic yard container: the all-rounder
This is our "in-between" format , which appeals to clients whose project is too large for a 10-yard line but who don't need a full 20-yard line. It's about 5 to 6 truckloads.
Ideal for:
Medium-scale renovation (simple kitchen, medium-sized basement)
Emptying of moderately sized succession
Demolition of shed or complete terrace
Major landscaping project
Cleaning up a neglected area
Why choose it: The smart compromise between capacity and size. Particularly appreciated by homeowners renovating and landscaping contractors.
20 cubic yard container: the popular
This is the most rented format in our fleet . For a simple reason: it offers the best capacity-to-price ratio for the majority of residential renovation and construction projects. Approximately 7 to 8 van loads.
Ideal for:
Major renovation (kitchen + bathroom, or complete basement renovation)
Residential roof repair
A major clean-up of a family home after several decades
Active residential construction site of a contractor
Large-scale partial demolition
Why choose it: The format that covers 80% of typical needs. If you're unsure and your project is significant, the 20-yard option is rarely a bad choice.
40 cubic yard container: the large capacity
This is our maximum open roll-off size . Approximately 14 to 16 van loads. Designed for bulky but lightweight materials: furniture, mattresses, branches, insulation, outdoor debris.
Ideal for:
Complete demolition of a building
Extensive decluttering (major inheritance, multigenerational family home)
Large-scale commercial construction project
Industrial projects generating significant volumes of lightweight materials
Important to know: A 40-yard truck is NOT suitable for very heavy materials (concrete, brick, asphalt in large quantities). For these materials, a full 20-yard truck weighs more than a 40-yard truck full of furniture, and road transport regulations limit the total weight. For heavy demolition, two 20-yard trucks used in rotation are recommended.
Why choose it: When volume is more of a problem than weight, and you want to avoid multiple rotations.
Roll-off watertight containers: 20, 30 and 40 yards
Here's the game-changing innovation in Gatineau . Our watertight containers offer the flexibility of traditional roll-off containers, but with a sealed construction to contain wet or liquid materials without leakage.
Available in 3 capacities :
Waterproof 20 yards — for small hydro-excavation projects, one-off interventions
Waterproof to 30 yards — the mid-size model, an excellent compromise between capacity and maneuverability
Waterproof 40 yards — for large volumes of sludge, contaminated soil, liquid waste
Ideal for:
Hydro-excavation
Contaminated or waterlogged soils
Drilling mud
Decontamination work
Demolition in a wet environment
Construction site water recovery
Why this is important: Very few companies in Gatineau offer these formats. If your project involves liquid or contaminated materials, this is likely the only solution that meets environmental standards.
Frac Tank reservoirs: 45 and 105 cubic yards
This is our high-capacity range for the temporary storage of large volumes of liquids . The Frac Tank 105 yards represents approximately 80,000 liters (21,000 gallons) — a capacity that few regional suppliers can offer.
Ideal for :
Prolonged storage of contaminated water
Recovery of excavation water and construction site pumping
Large volume industrial sludges and liquids
Large-scale municipal operations
Construction sites where the volume exceeds what a roll-off can contain
Why it's important: When the need for liquid storage is massive or prolonged, the Frac Tank avoids multiple rotations and offers the security of a certified industrial container.
How to truly choose: the 4-question method
What volume of material do you estimate? Visualize in van loads: 3-4 (10 yd), 5-6 (15 yd), 7-8 (20 yd), 14-16 (40 yd).
What types of materials are accepted? Dry materials → open container. Wet or liquid materials → sealed container. Contaminated materials → sealed container required.
How much space do you have? Standard residential driveway → 10 or 15 yards. Clear space → 20 or 40 yards. Open construction site → Frac Tank possible.
What is the duration? A few days → roll-off with quick collection. Several weeks → roll-off with mid-term exchange. Several months with liquid storage → Frac Tank.
And if you're still hesitating?
Now is probably the time to call us. In just a few minutes on the phone, we'll assess your project with you and recommend the format that avoids both overpaying and running out of space. Our local team understands the constraints of every area of Gatineau, from the narrow entrances of Hull's historic districts to the large industrial sites in the Buckingham sector.
In conclusion
In Gatineau, you have access to a full range of container sizes: from the compact 10-yard container to the 105-yard Frac Tank. The key isn't choosing the biggest or the cheapest, but rather the right one for your specific project . A properly sized container becomes a tool that moves the project forward. An incorrectly sized one becomes an obstacle. Whether you're a homeowner clearing out a basement or a contractor planning a complex project, our local team is here to guide you.
