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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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