dumpster weight limits

The size of the container and the type of waste you’re tossing out determine the weight restrictions for temporary dumpsters.

The maximum weight that a typical dumpster truck can transport is 10 tons, or 20,000 pounds, but limits are frequently set at 2 to 6 tons, or 4,000 to 12,000 pounds, in order to adhere to local road safety regulations.

Overage fees may apply if you fill your dumpster more than halfway.

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please use the data on the following tables as a quick guide

Ten-yard dumpster weight restrictions:

Usually, a 10-yard container can accommodate 4,000–6,000 pounds or 2-3 tons. However, if you’re getting rid of things like masonry or concrete, you can rent a specific dumpster for heavy debris with a 10-ton weight limit.

Examples of household debris:

• fifty to sixty 13-gallon garbage bags
• loose yard debris weighing 2,500 pounds
• Carpeting 2,500–3,500 square feet

Examples of construction debris

• 50–70 drywall sheets measuring 4×8 feet
• 48 to 72 bundles of shingles
• 70 to 100 square feet of asphalt or concrete

Maximum weight for a 20-yard dumpster:

The normal capacity of a 20-yard container is 3 tons or 6,000 pounds.

Examples of household debris:

• 100–120 garbage bags, 13-gallon size
• Carpeting 3,000–4,200 square feet
• Hardwood flooring covering 1,500 square feet

Examples of construction debris

• 62–84 drywall sheets measuring 4×8 feet
• shingles in bundles ranging from 60 to 90
• 80 to 110 square feet of asphalt or concrete

30-yard dumpster  maximum weight:

Usually, a 30-yard container can accommodate between 7,000 and 10,000 pounds or 3.5 to 5 tons.

Examples of household debris:

• 150–180 garbage bags, 13-gallon size
• loose yard trash weighing 7,500 pounds
• Carpeting covering 4,200–6,000 square feet

Examples of construction debris

• 84–122 4×8-foot drywall sheets
• shingles in bundles ranging from 90 to 120
• hardwood flooring covering 1,750–2,500 square feet

40-yard-dumpster weight restriction:

Usually, a 40-yard container can accommodate between 10,000 and 12,000 pounds or 5 to 6 tons.

Examples of household debris:

• 13-gallon garbage bags, 100-240
• ten thousand pounds of loose yard debris
• Carpeting 6,000–9,000 square feet
• Examples of construction debris

Construction Debris Examples:

• 144–188 4×8-foot drywall sheets
• shingles in bundles ranging from 120 to 192
• Hardwood flooring covering 2,500–3,000 square feet

Advice on How to Stay Below Your Weight Limit:

1. Choose the proper size
You won’t have to worry about going over your weight restriction because we can help you select the optimal dumpster size from our range for your project.

2. Intelligent Filling

Heavy things should be carried through the bin’s swinging door and filled evenly. In order to avoid overloading the trash, our team will advise you on how high to place your specific debris.