Whether you’re cleaning out the attic, or tearing down a house, we have dumpsters that are right for your job.
10-Yard Unit (4,000 pounds/2 tons)
A perfect fit for minor renovation projects or that oh-so-fun clean-up work, our 10-yard units hold about 5 pick-up truck loads of stuff. Our customers order this size when they’re:
- cleaning the garage
- remodeling their kitchen
- replacing a roof (NOTE: not a mansion)
- clearing yard debris (but not a forest)
The low height of this unit makes it particularly easy to load.
15-Yard Unit (6,000 pounds/3 tons)
A perfect fit for small- to medium-sized renovation projects or clean-up work, our 15-yard units will hold about 7 1/2 pick-up truck loads of stuff. Customers order these when they’re:
- cleaning the garage and the attic
- remodeling a kitchen and a bathroom or a couple of bedrooms
- replacing a roof from a smaller home
- clearing debris of a large suburban/country yard
The low height of this unit makes it easy to load, although if you need a dumpster this large, you’re kinda moving out of the “easy” category for your project.
20-Yard Unit (8,000 pounds/4 tons)
Twice the capacity of our 10-yard units (well, duh), our 20-yard units will hold about 10 pick-up truck loads of stuff. Our customers order this size when they’re:
- cleaning the entire home
- remodeling their kitchen and a couple of bathrooms
- replacing a roof for a medium-sized home or a smaller-sized commercial building
- Clearing a lot for new-home construction
This dumpster size is typically used by those working on smaller commercial projects, but some homeowners may consider this size when they’re tackling a big mess.
30-Yard Unit (10,000 pounds/5 tons)
Three times the capacity of our 10-yard units (now we’re just showing off our math skills), our 30-yard units hold about 15 pick-up truck loads of stuff. Customers order this size when they’re:
- cleaning the entire home, plus
- remodeling their kitchen and a couple of bathrooms
- replacing a roof for a large home or a medium-sized commercial building
- Clearing a lot for new-home construction
This dumpster is typically used commercially, yet some homeowners still request this size for hefty interior and exterior make-overs. Just note that the 5 1/2’ height of the dumpster walls will give your upper body a workout if you’re tossing heavy material from ground level.
40-Yard Unit (12,000 pounds/6 tons)
Our largest units, these beasts hold about 20 pick-up truck loads of stuff. Customers order this size when they’re:
- renovating an entire home or two
- remodeling and upgrading an entire home
- replacing a roof of a McMansion or medium-sized commercial building
Picking a size
Choosing the right dumpster is your first step with two things to consider:
- How much volume will your waste consume – will it all fit in the dumpster you request?
- How much will your discarded stuff weigh?
While you don’t want to pay for more than you need, it’s simpler to get a bit more dumpster than you need, than get stuck with leftover stuff that won’t fit. And our low overage charge won’t break the bank. So load it up!
If you don’t know what size you need, call us!
| Item | Weight per cubic yard (approximate pounds) |
|---|---|
| Tree branches and sticks | 250 |
| Tree debris (chipped) | 600 |
| Grass clippings | 350-650 |
| Leaves | 150-550 |
| Paper | 1,500 |
| Plywood | 800 |
| Roofing debris | 450-750 |
| Soil | 2,000-3,500 |
| Clay | 2,300-3,000 |
| Sand | 2,700-3,400 |
| Gravel/crushed stone | 2,500-3,500 |
| Limestone (solid) | 4,500 |
| Concrete | 3,700-4,000 |
| Garbage (dry) | 2,500 |
| Garbage (wet) | 3,500 |
| Iron | 12,000-13,000 |
| Precious metals | No charge for removing gold, silver or platinum. |
Item/Weight per cubic yard (approximate pounds)
Tree branches and sticks:250
Tree debris (chipped):600
Grass clippings:350-650
Leaves:150-550
Paper:1,500
Plywood:800
Roofing debris:450-750
Soil:2,000-3,500
Clay:2,300-3,000
Sand:2,700-3,400
Gravel/crushed stone:2,500-3,500
Limestone (solid):4,500
Concrete:3,700-4,000
Garbage (dry):2,500
Garbage (wet):3,500
Iron:12,000-13,000
Precious metals:No charge for removing gold, silver or platinum.