Dumpster for a Whole-House Cleanout
Most whole-house cleanout jobs need a 30 yard dumpster, which runs a median of $540. Expect 2 to 4 tons of debris.
How much it weighs
Household goods are bulky but light — you run out of volume long before weight. A 1,500 sq ft home of furniture and boxes fills a 30-yard.
What to watch for
Mattresses, tires, paint and electronics are commonly refused or surcharged. Ask for the prohibited list up front.
What goes in
furniture, boxes and clothing, carpet, general household.
Questions
- What size dumpster do I need for a whole-house cleanout?
- A 30 yard dumpster handles most whole-house cleanout jobs — 22′ × 8′ × 6′, about 9 pickup truck loads.
- How much does a dumpster for a whole-house 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 whole-house cleanout debris weigh?
- 2 to 4 tons. Household goods are bulky but light — you run out of volume long before weight. A 1,500 sq ft home of furniture and boxes fills a 30-yard.
- What can I put in it?
- Typically furniture, boxes and clothing, carpet, general household. Mattresses, tires, paint and electronics are commonly refused or surcharged. Ask for the prohibited list up front.
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