Dumpster for Deck Removal
Most deck removal jobs need a 20 yard dumpster, which runs a median of $425. Expect 1.5 to 3 tons of debris.
How much it weighs
Pressure-treated lumber weighs roughly 40 lb per cubic foot when damp. A 400 sq ft deck comes to about 2 tons including framing and footings.
What to watch for
Concrete footings are heavy and some haulers want them separated from the wood.
What goes in
decking boards, framing lumber, railings, footings.
Questions
- What size dumpster do I need for a deck removal?
- A 20 yard dumpster handles most deck removal jobs — 22′ × 8′ × 4.5′, about 6 pickup truck loads.
- How much does a dumpster for a deck removal 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 deck removal debris weigh?
- 1.5 to 3 tons. Pressure-treated lumber weighs roughly 40 lb per cubic foot when damp. A 400 sq ft deck comes to about 2 tons including framing and footings.
- What can I put in it?
- Typically decking boards, framing lumber, railings, footings. Concrete footings are heavy and some haulers want them separated from the wood.
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