How Much Weight Can You Put in a Dumpster?
Weight limits for temporary dumpsters vary based on the type of debris you’re throwing out and the size of the container. Ten tons, or 20,000 pounds, is the max weight that the average dumpster truck can haul, but limits will often fall between two and six tons, or 4,000 and 12,000 pounds, to meet local road safety restrictions. Overfilling your dumpster can result in overage charges, so use this guide to help you find the right size container to avoid exceeding your weight limit.
What’s the Weight Capacity for Each Dumpster Size?
We provide a generous weight limit for each of our container sizes, allowing you to toss debris from a wide range of projects, from home clean outs to large-scale remodeling jobs. If you have questions about finding the right dumpster for your project, just contact us for any questions.
| How Much Does a 10 Yard Hold? A 10 yard container typically holds 2-3 tons, or 4,000-6,000 pounds. But if you’re getting rid of materials like concrete or brick, you can rent a special heavy debris dumpster with a 10 ton weight limit. Household Debris Examples:
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How Much Does a 20 Yard Hold? A 20 yard container typically holds 3 tons, or 6,000 pounds. But if you’re getting rid of materials like concrete or brick, you can rent a special heavy debris dumpster with a 10 ton weight limit. Household Debris Examples:
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| How Much Does a 30 Yard Hold? A 30 yard container typically holds 3.5-5 tons, or 7,000-10,000 pounds. Household Debris Examples:
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Exact weight limits may vary by location and type of debris.
How we price the weight of your dumpster.
Weight is a major factor in the price of your dumpster, since landfills charge a fee per ton for dumping. After we pick up your container, your debris is weighed at the landfill and the cost is calculated based on their fee structure.
To make budgeting easier, our flat rate pricing includes disposal costs for a specific weight limit. As long as you don’t exceed that limit, this means you’ll know what you’re paying upfront—no need to wait and wonder until your debris gets to the landfill.
FAQ’s
Q: How much does an empty dumpster weigh?
A: An empty dumpster weighs between 3,750 and 6,500 pounds depending on the size of the container. However, the weight of your empty dumpster is not factored into your weight limit.
Q: How is your dumpster weight measured?
A: The dumpster is weighed when it enters the landfill and again after the debris is dumped. The difference is then used to determine the weight of the debris and the cost of disposal.
Q: How do I know what my debris weighs?
A: We’ll ask questions about what you’re tossing in it to help gauge the weight of your debris. This lets us suggest the right bin size.
If you have any questions about finding the right size dumpster for your needs or have any questions at all, please contact us or call us at 844.220.DUMP, and allow us to help.