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Dumpster for an Estate Cleanout

Most estate cleanout jobs need a 30 yard dumpster, which runs a median of $540. Expect 2 to 4 tons of debris.

How much it weighs

A full home of decades of belongings usually needs a 30-yard, sometimes two.

What to watch for

Sort before you load — estate cleanouts routinely turn up items worth selling, and once it is in the can it is gone.

What goes in

furniture, household goods, clothing, paper and books.

Questions

What size dumpster do I need for a estate cleanout?
A 30 yard dumpster handles most estate cleanout jobs — 22′ × 8′ × 6′, about 9 pickup truck loads.
How much does a dumpster for a estate cleanout cost?
A 30 yard runs a median of $540, with most companies between $450 and $649. Weight over the included allowance is extra, typically $80 per ton.
How much does estate cleanout debris weigh?
2 to 4 tons. A full home of decades of belongings usually needs a 30-yard, sometimes two.
What can I put in it?
Typically furniture, household goods, clothing, paper and books. Sort before you load — estate cleanouts routinely turn up items worth selling, and once it is in the can it is gone.

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