Dumpster for a Bathroom Remodel
Most bathroom remodel jobs need a 10 yard dumpster, which runs a median of $350. Expect 1 to 2 tons of debris.
How much it weighs
A full gut of a standard bathroom — tile, tub, vanity, drywall — is typically just over a ton. Cast iron tubs alone run 250 to 500 lb.
What to watch for
Tile and mortar are much heavier than they look. A 10-yard is usually enough by volume but can hit the weight limit.
What goes in
tile and mortar, tub or shower pan, vanity, drywall, fixtures.
Questions
- What size dumpster do I need for a bathroom remodel?
- A 10 yard dumpster handles most bathroom remodel jobs — 12′ × 8′ × 3.5′, about 3 pickup truck loads.
- How much does a dumpster for a bathroom remodel cost?
- A 10 yard runs a median of $350, with most companies between $300 and $415. Weight over the included allowance is extra, typically $80 per ton.
- How much does bathroom remodel debris weigh?
- 1 to 2 tons. A full gut of a standard bathroom — tile, tub, vanity, drywall — is typically just over a ton. Cast iron tubs alone run 250 to 500 lb.
- What can I put in it?
- Typically tile and mortar, tub or shower pan, vanity, drywall, fixtures. Tile and mortar are much heavier than they look. A 10-yard is usually enough by volume but can hit the weight limit.
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