Picking the best dumpster size for your bulk debris can be challenging. Finding the ideal dumpster container for your project requires making an estimation of the weight of your construction and demolition debris. To find the right dumpster size and weight capacity for your specific materials, use our weight calculators.
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DTG Recycle has both lidded and open-top, temporary roll-off dumpsters available for rent. With various sizes available – including a 20 to 25 yard, 30 to 35 yard, and 40 to 45 yard – you’re sure to find the ideal sized dumpster container for your construction and demolition debris, or yard debris.
Not sure which dumpster size is right for your project? We got you covered! Give us a call today if you have questions about the weight of your debris. We’ll tailor your quote and assist you in selecting the ideal dumpster size for your project.
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How Our Dumpster Weight Calculators Work
- Enter Relevant Information – To use our calculators, simply enter the necessary information in the fields, then click “Total Estimated Weight.” You’ll then see an estimated weight value for your debris displayed in pounds and tons.
- Choose a Dumpster Size – When placing an order, utilize your estimated weight value to choose the appropriate dumpster size. Give us a call if you’re unsure. We’ll customize your quote to assist you in selecting the right size and weight limitation for your project.
- Keep in Mind – Our weight calculators serve only as a rough guide and do not represent a guarantee of the price of our dumpster rental services. We utilize these calculators to give you an idea of the potential weight of your project debris. Keep in mind that these estimations can vary based on the various materials you’re disposing of.
How Much Does Asphalt or Concrete Weigh?
A cubic yard of solid concrete typically weighs 4,050 pounds (or around 2 tons), or 150 pounds per cubic foot. Solid asphalt has a slightly lower weight per cubic yard which is at 3,960 pounds. Concrete and asphalt weights are based on the material’s square footage and thickness.
Broken concrete and asphalt, when disposed of in a dumpster, weigh closer to 2,025 pounds (around 1 ton) per cubic yard, or 75 pounds per cubic foot. To choose the best dumpster size for concrete and asphalt, use our concrete weight calculator.
How Much Does Carpet Weigh?
The weight of a carpet can range from 0.5 to 2.2 pounds per square foot or 5 to 20 pounds per square yard. Your carpet’s weight will change depending on the thickness and type. To acquire an estimate for the weight of the carpet you’re removing, use our carpet weight calculator.
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When damp, carpet and other absorbent materials like dirt and upholstered furniture gain weight. This makes your roll-off dumpster heavier than necessary. When it rains while your dumpster is being rented, cover it with a tarp fastened with straps or bungee cords to stop the absorbent materials from soaking up the water.
How Much Does Drywall Weigh?
A single 4 feet by 8 feet sheet of drywall that is only half an inch thick weighs close to 50 pounds. Use the square footage of the debris and the thickness of the material to calculate the weight of the drywall, sheetrock, and plaster. Use our drywall weight calculator to estimate the weight of your drywall and choose the appropriate-sized dumpster for your project.
How Much Does a Bundle of Roofing Shingles Weigh?
Roofing shingle weight can be calculated in squares or bundles. One roofing square (100 square feet) can typically be covered with 3 bundles of asphalt shingles. The weight of a bundle of three-tab asphalt shingles ranges from 60 to 80 pounds. The weight of a square ranges from 180 to 240 pounds.
Depending on the type and quality of the shingle, shingle weights will change. Architectural shingles weigh between 70 pounds and 80 pounds each bundle when being removed. Slate shingles weigh substantially more each bundle—between 250 and 350 pounds.
To determine the right dumpster size you need for a roof tear-off or removal, use our roofing shingle weight calculator.
Why is Your Dumpster’s Weight Limit Important?
Although your debris may fit inside the dumpster container you rent for its volume, the weight of your debris may be greater than the dumpster’s weight capacity. A 10 yard dumpster, for instance, will weigh less when packed with tree branches than when full with broken concrete. This indicates that in order to keep under the weight restriction, you can only partially fill certain dumpster sizes with those heavier materials.
Disposal fees are assessed per the ton at landfills. A charge per ton overage will apply if the dumpster’s weight limit is exceeded. When selecting a dumpster, keep in mind the type and weight of your materials.
FAQs for Dumpster Weight
How much weight can each dumpster size accommodate?
Our dumpsters have a weight capacity of 1 to 10 tons. You can refer to our dumpster size table to get an idea of how much weight each of our dumpster sizes can hold.
Do I need to include the dumpster's weight when calculating?
No, dumpster weights are not taken into account when calculating disposal charges or weight restrictions.
There isn’t an available calculator for the debris that I’m disposing of. How do I pick a dumpster size?
The simplest and most certain way in determining the right dumpster size for your debris is to give us a call at (425) 549-3000. When you book a dumpster rental, our sales representatives can address any additional inquiries you may have regarding particular debris you are disposing of as well as assist you in selecting the appropriate dumpster size.
What is the weight of scrap metal?
Scrap metal weighs roughly 225 pounds per cubic yard.
What if I have debris that weighs more than 10 tons?
You may rent more than one dumpster at the same time if there are more available roll off dumpsters. We can deliver the dumpsters at once, gradually, or to many job sites.