DEBRIS WEIGHT GUIDE

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                                         Weight (lbs)                Weight (tons)
per Cubic Yard             per Cubic Yard
Bricks                                        2,500 – 3,500                 1.25 – 1.75
Concrete & Asphalt                3,500 – 4,200                 1.75 – 2.1
Dirt                                           2,000 – 3,000                      1 – 1.5
Drywall                                        500 – 750                      .25 – .375
General Household Debris      150 – 400                    .075 – .2
Sand                                         3,000 – 3,200                   1.5 – 1.6
Shingles (asphalt)                 2,400 – 2,600                   1.2 – 1.3
Shingles (slate)                     9,000 – 10,000                 4.5 – 5
Stone                                       2,600 – 2,800                    1.3 – 1.4
Wood                                          300 – 500                        .15 – .25
Yard Waste (no dirt)               400 – 700                          .2 – .35

USE OUR DUMPSTER SIZE CALCULATORS TO FIND THE RIGHT CONTAINER
Estimating the weight of your construction and demolition debris is essential to finding the right dumpster for the job. Use our weight calculators to find a dumpster with the right volume and weight capacity for your specific type of debris, including: –  Concrete, Asphalt, Roofing Shingles, Drywall, Plaster, Carpet

WHY YOUR DUMPSTER’S WEIGHT LIMIT MATTERS
While your debris may fit within the volume of the container you rent, it is possible for the weight of your debris to exceed the dumpster’s weight limit. For example, a 20yd dumpster may only be filled halfway with a heavy material, such as concrete or dirt. Exceeding the maximum weight limit may result in additional charges. Therefore, always consider both the type and weight of your materials when choosing a dumpster size.  Concrete & Asphalt Weight Calculator Can also be used for brick, dirt, gravel, etc.

HOW MUCH DOES A YARD OF CONCRETE OR ASPHALT WEIGH?
Concrete and asphalt weights are based on the square footage and thickness of the material. On average, a cubic yard of solid concrete weighs 4,050 pounds (~2 tons), or 150 pounds per cubic foot. Solid asphalt weighs slightly less at 3,960 pounds per cubic yard.

However, broken concrete and asphalt weighs closer to 2,025 pounds (~1 ton) per cubic yard, or 75 pounds per cubic foot, when disposed of in a dumpster due to the amount of empty space. When disposing of either material, use our concrete weight calculator to determine the right dumpster for asphalt and concrete disposal.