Dumpster for a Kitchen Remodel
Most kitchen remodel jobs need a 20 yard dumpster, which runs a median of $425. Expect 1.5 to 3 tons of debris.
How much it weighs
Cabinets, countertop, flooring and drywall from an average kitchen come to roughly 2 tons. Tile and stone countertop push it higher; laminate and MDF cabinets lower.
What to watch for
Old countertops are the surprise. A single granite slab can weigh 400 lb on its own, and cast iron sinks add another 100.
What goes in
cabinets, countertops, flooring, drywall, appliances (ask first).
Questions
- What size dumpster do I need for a kitchen remodel?
- A 20 yard dumpster handles most kitchen remodel jobs — 22′ × 8′ × 4.5′, about 6 pickup truck loads.
- How much does a dumpster for a kitchen remodel 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 kitchen remodel debris weigh?
- 1.5 to 3 tons. Cabinets, countertop, flooring and drywall from an average kitchen come to roughly 2 tons. Tile and stone countertop push it higher; laminate and MDF cabinets lower.
- What can I put in it?
- Typically cabinets, countertops, flooring, drywall, appliances (ask first). Old countertops are the surprise. A single granite slab can weigh 400 lb on its own, and cast iron sinks add another 100.
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