How Much Can I Put in a Dumpster?

Whether it’s a small house cleanup, or a large industrial project, it’s crucial to know how much waste your dumpster holds. Being aware of your dumpster’s capacity equips you to select the right size dumpster for your project. This guarantees successful dumpster use and pick up.

Overflowing debris in a dumpster can be a dangerous problem. One of the most frequently asked questions is, “how much waste fits in my dumpster?” Here are a few simple tips to ensure your clean up and dumpster pick up is simple, safe, and reliable.

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Homewood Disposal dumpster rental includes one simple price for delivery, pick up and waste disposal.

Tons of Waste Disposal Included with Dumpster Rental
10 yard dumpster includes 3 tons (6,000 pounds)
15 yard dumpster includes 3 tons (6,000 pounds)
20 yard dumpster includes 4 tons (8,000 pounds)
30 yard dumpster includes 5 tons (10,000 pounds) in Illinois
30 yard dumpster includes 4 tons (8,000 pounds) in Indiana.

Is That Enough for My Project?
Over the years we’ve found that these tonnage limits are generous and exceed the needs of most demolition and construction projects. Heavier dumpsters, usually including large quantities of dirt, brick, concrete, or wet material, will have additional charges apply for the disposal of extra tonnage.

Games Other Companies Play
Heads up, other dumpster rental companies may have very limited initial tonnage limits and then quickly charge you for extra tonnage.

How Much is a Ton of Debris?
Here’s an example: A sheet of drywall that is 4′ x 8′ and 1/2″ thick, weighs about 52 pounds. So 38 full sheets of drywall would be about a ton (2000 pounds). That means, in Illinois, you could dispose of over 175 sheets of drywall in a large dumpster! That’s a lot of weight. But no worries, it’s all included in your rental.

Don’t Overfill Your Dumpster
Be sure your material remains below the top of the dumpster. When garbage is piled too high, it makes it difficult for the truck to secure the load. This poses a risk to others because debris could fall out of the dumpster during transport. Material stacked above the fill line can also slide off or, be blown off in the wind onsite. This poses a risk to you and your clean-up crew.

Heavy Materials

Keep in mind, additional charges do apply to dispose of any excess tons of material. So, when your project contains heavy material like dirt, concrete, or drywall, give the Homewood Disposal team a heads up. We’ll work with you to deliver a dumpster that is the right size and the right price for all your garbage removal needs! Go online for a free quote! Or, call us at (708) 798-2212. Pay over the phone or pay when the dumpster arrives. We accept cash, checks, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express.

Dumpster Size

Being familiar with the dumpster size you need helps make your clean up simple. Homewood Disposal offers dumpster containers ranging between 6 yards to 30 yards. Unsure what size you need? Our dumpster dispatch team is always happy to answer any questions you have!