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. Garbage overflow 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.
Homewood Disposal dumpster rental includes the disposal of 3 tons (6,000 pounds) of material within a 10 or 15 yard dumpster. Service includes the disposal of 4 tons (8,000 pounds) of material when you rent a 20 yard dumpster. 30 yard dumpsters include 5 tons (10,000 pounds) of material in Illinois, while 30 yard dumpsters include 4 tons in Indiana. Heavier loads will have additional charges apply for the disposal of extra tonnage. Heads up, many dumpster rental companies have very limited initial tonnage limits and then quickly charge for extra tonnage.
How much is a ton of debris? For example, a sheet of drywall that is 4′ x 8′ and 1/2″ thick, weighs about 52 pounds. In Illinois, you could dispose of over 175 sheets of drywall in a large dumpster. Dumpsters contain a lot of waste. But, 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.
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