Dumpster for a Basement Cleanout
Most basement cleanout jobs need a 20 yard dumpster, which runs a median of $425. Expect 1.5 to 3 tons of debris.
How much it weighs
Similar to a whole-house cleanout but smaller. Finished-basement demolition adds drywall and framing, which roughly doubles the weight.
What to watch for
Water-damaged material is much heavier than dry. Wet carpet and drywall can double what you estimated.
What goes in
stored goods, old furniture, drywall and framing, carpet.
Questions
- What size dumpster do I need for a basement cleanout?
- A 20 yard dumpster handles most basement cleanout jobs — 22′ × 8′ × 4.5′, about 6 pickup truck loads.
- How much does a dumpster for a basement cleanout cost?
- A 20 yard runs a median of $425, with most companies between $375 and $500. Weight over the included allowance is extra, typically $80 per ton.
- How much does basement cleanout debris weigh?
- 1.5 to 3 tons. Similar to a whole-house cleanout but smaller. Finished-basement demolition adds drywall and framing, which roughly doubles the weight.
- What can I put in it?
- Typically stored goods, old furniture, drywall and framing, carpet. Water-damaged material is much heavier than dry. Wet carpet and drywall can double what you estimated.
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