Whether you’re cleaning out the attic, or tearing down a house, we have dumpsters that are right for your job.
10-Yard Unit (6,000 pounds/3 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 (8,000 pounds/4 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 (10,000 pounds/5 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. And the 4 ½’ height still keeps this in the easy-to-load category.
30-Yard Unit (12,000 pounds/6 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 6’ height of the dumpster walls will give your upper body a workout if you’re tossing heavy material from ground level.
40-Yard Unit (14,000 pounds/7 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 – just $55/ton – 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.