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How to calculate your debris weight



DEBRIS WEIGHT CALCULATOR

To help estimate the weight of the contents of your dumpster, please refer to the list of common debris types and their accompanying weights per cubic yard.

DEBRIS

Bricks

Concrete & Asphalt

Dirt

Drywall

General Household Debris

Sand

Shingles (asphalt)

Shingles (Slate)

Stone

Wood

Yard Waste (no dirt)

WEIGHT (LBS)

2500 – 3500

3500 – 420001

2000 – 3000

500 – 750

150 – 400

3000 – 3200

2400 – 2600

9000 – 10000

2600 – 2800

300 – 500

400 – 700

WEIGHT (TONS)

1.25 – 1.75

1.75 – 2.1

1 – 1.5

0.25 – 0.375

0.75 – 0.2

1.5 – 1.6

1.2 – 1.3

4.5 – 5

1.3 – 1.4

0.15 – 0.25

0.2 – 0.35

we hope this helps you plan your dumpster rental!

For questions or help on calculating your debris weight, feel free to give us a call!