DumpsterPriceIndex

What Size Dumpster Do I Need?

Pick the job, not the container. Below is the size most people use for each project, and roughly how much the debris weighs — which is what actually decides the bill.

ProjectUsual sizeTypical weightMedian price
Roof Tear-Off 20 yard 2.5 to 5 tons for a typical 20 to 30 square roof $425
Kitchen Remodel 20 yard 1.5 to 3 tons $425
Bathroom Remodel 10 yard 1 to 2 tons $350
Whole-House Cleanout 30 yard 2 to 4 tons $540
Garage Cleanout 15 yard 1 to 2 tons $375
Concrete and Dirt Removal 10 yard 5 to 10 tons in a 10-yard $350
Deck Removal 20 yard 1.5 to 3 tons $425
Basement Cleanout 20 yard 1.5 to 3 tons $425
Estate Cleanout 30 yard 2 to 4 tons $540
New Construction Debris 30 yard 2 to 4 tons $540

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