🧮 Dumpster Size Calculator

Not sure what size you need? Use our calculator to find the perfect dumpster for your project.

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⚖️ By Material Weight

Add up what you're throwing away to calculate total weight.

Furniture pieces

~75 lbs each

Mattresses

~100 lbs each

Appliances

~150 lbs each

Bags of debris (33 gal)

~30 lbs each

Boxes (packed)

~35 lbs each

Drywall sheets

~60 lbs each

Lumber (2x4, 8ft)

~10 lbs each

Concrete/Brick (cu ft)

~150 lbs per cu ft

Shingles (bundles)

~80 lbs per bundle

Weight Estimate

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Recommended Size 10 yard

Weight Allowance 2,000 lbs included

Overage Cost $0 (within limit)

📏 Dumpster Size Guide

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12'L × 8'W × 3.5'H

Best For:

Garage cleanout
Small bathroom remodel
Deck removal (small)
250 sq ft flooring

14'L × 8'W × 4'H

Best For:

Basement cleanout
Kitchen remodel
Roof (1,500 sq ft)
500 sq ft flooring

22'L × 8'W × 4.5'H

Best For:

Whole house cleanout
Major renovation
Roof (2,500 sq ft)
Deck removal (large)

22'L × 8'W × 6'H

Best For:

Estate cleanout
New construction
Large roof (3,500+ sq ft)
Major demolition

22'L × 8'W × 8'H

Best For:

Commercial projects
Full demolition
Large construction
Industrial cleanout

📊 Project Size Reference

Project Type	Recommended Size	Typical Weight	Rental Days
Single room cleanout	10 yard	1,000 - 2,000 lbs	3-5 days
Garage cleanout	10-15 yard	1,500 - 3,000 lbs	3-7 days
Bathroom remodel	10 yard	1,000 - 2,000 lbs	5-7 days
Kitchen remodel	15-20 yard	2,000 - 4,000 lbs	7-10 days
Roof (2,000 sq ft)	20 yard	3,000 - 5,000 lbs	3-5 days
Whole house cleanout	20-30 yard	3,000 - 6,000 lbs	7-14 days
New construction (home)	30-40 yard	4,000 - 8,000 lbs	30+ days
Concrete/brick disposal	10 yard (heavy debris)	8,000 - 10,000 lbs	3-5 days

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