Small bathroom work, flooring, light debris and compact cleanouts.
Plan before delivery
Dumpster Guide
A practical starting point for choosing a size, preparing the placement area, and understanding material and weight rules.
Size overview
Match volume
to the project.
These are starting recommendations. Material density and provider rules can change the best choice.
Garage or basement cleanouts, room renovations and moderate household debris.
Home cleanouts, roofing and larger remodeling projects. Confirm shingle weight.
Estate cleanouts, major renovations and higher-volume construction debris.
Load it right the first time
Know before
you throw.
Material rules can change by landfill, container, job and provider. Tell us everything you plan to load so we can confirm the correct option.
Commonly accepted
- Household junk
- Furniture and cabinets
- Drywall and lumber
- Carpet and flooring
- General remodeling debris
Ask before loading
- Concrete, brick, dirt or gravel
- Roofing shingles
- Appliances and mattresses
- Electronics and televisions
- Yard waste or tree debris
Never load unapproved
- Paints, oils and wet chemicals
- Batteries and fuel
- Tires and pressurized tanks
- Medical or hazardous waste
- Hot ashes or burning material
01
Clear the approach
Remove vehicles, low branches and obstacles so the delivery truck has safe access.
02
Choose solid ground
Use a firm, level surface and disclose slopes, soft ground, utilities or tight clearances.
03
Load and finish safely
Keep material level with the top, distribute weight evenly and request pickup when ready.
Weight and time
Understand what changes the total.
Every size has a stated allowance. Dense material can reach it well before the container looks full.
Disposal overage typically starts at $90 per additional ton and is determined after weighing.
Standard options generally include up to seven days. Extra time typically starts at $20 per day.
Address, debris, placement, timing, availability and fulfillment requirements determine the final quote.