Home Renovation and Remodeling Dumpsters
Remodel debris is mixed and mostly light, which makes these the jobs where ordering by volume works. The complication is that the container usually sits in a driveway at an occupied house for a week or more.
A kitchen gut produces cabinetry, countertop, flooring, drywall and packaging. A bathroom adds tile and a mortar bed, which is the one dense element in an otherwise light load. A whole-home renovation produces all of it at once, plus framing waste if walls are moving.
Because the debris is mostly light, volume is the right basis for sizing and going one size up is usually cheaper than a second haul. A 20 yard covers most single-room remodels comfortably. A 30 yard is the sensible default for a multi-room or whole-floor project, and for anything where you are not certain how much is coming out.
Why a 30 yard is usually the safer order
Remodel scope grows. The wall that was staying comes out, the flooring runs further than the plan showed, and the garage that was holding the old cabinets needs clearing too. Light debris means you are nowhere near the weight limit, so the only cost of a larger container is the size difference.
A second haul, by contrast, is a full delivery and pickup charge. On any job where the scope is still moving, the 30 yard is the cheaper risk.
Tile and mortar are the exception to light loading
One bathroom floor on a mortar bed can add a surprising amount of weight to an otherwise light container. A whole house of tile on mud will reach the tonnage allowance on its own.
If the project includes significant tile, say so when ordering. On larger jobs it is often worth a small separate heavy container for tile and mortar, keeping the main box for the light material where volume pricing works in your favour.
Living with a container in the driveway
Most remodel containers sit at an occupied home, so a few things are worth asking for. Boards under the rails and wheels protect the concrete. Door orientation matters because you will be walking debris in rather than throwing it over the wall, and a rear door that opens toward the garage saves a lot of lifting.
Keep the load level with the top rail. Debris mounded above the rail cannot be tarped, and an untarped container cannot legally be hauled, which turns into a wasted trip you pay for. If it is filling faster than expected, call for a swap rather than stacking it higher.
What goes in, and what cannot
Prohibited items are set by the disposal facility, not by us. A load containing them is rejected at the scale and comes back to site.
Goes in the container
- Cabinetry, countertops and vanities
- Drywall, trim and millwork
- Flooring, tile, carpet and padding
- Interior doors, windows and closet systems
- Light framing waste and plywood
- Bathtubs, sinks and toilets
- Non-refrigerant appliances
- Packaging and construction cardboard
Cannot be accepted
- Refrigerators and freezers that have not been professionally evacuated
- Fluorescent tubes and CFL bulbs
- Leftover wet paint and stain
- Motor oil, fuel, antifreeze and other automotive fluids
- Asbestos-containing material
- Tires, batteries and propane tanks
- Refrigerant appliances that have not been evacuated
- Medical or biohazard waste
If you are unsure about something specific, call before it goes in the container. A single prohibited item can cause the whole load to be turned away at the gate, and that is a wasted haul charged to the job.
Recommended sizes for this work
Sizes we would normally quote for home renovation & remodeling dumpster, with the weight allowance that matters.
| Size | L × W × H | Included tons | Pickup loads | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 yard | 22′ × 8′ × 4.5′ | 3 - 4 | 6 - 8 | Roof tear-offs up to about 30 squares. Mid-size remodels. Garage cleanouts. |
| 30 yard | 22′ × 8′ × 6′ | 4 - 5 | 9 - 12 | Whole-home renovations, framing waste, mixed demolition debris. |
How the rental runs
Tell us the debris and the ZIP
One call sizes the container. What you are throwing away matters more than how much of it there is, because a concrete load hits its weight limit long before it fills the box.
We confirm placement and permits
Driveway, street or lot. We need roughly 60 feet of straight approach and 23 feet of overhead clearance for the truck to roll a container off. Street placement in most cities needs a right-of-way permit, and we will tell you what yours asks for.
Delivery, usually next day
Same-day delivery is often available on calls placed before about 10am. The driver sets boards under the rails on request so the container does not mark your concrete.
Load to the fill line, then call for the haul
Keep debris level with the top rail. An overloaded container is unsafe to tarp and the driver cannot legally haul it. Call when you are done and we pull it, or swap it for an empty if the job is still running.
Questions about home renovation & remodeling dumpster
What size dumpster do I need for a kitchen remodel?
A 20 yard suits most single kitchens. Choose a 30 yard if the remodel includes flooring beyond the kitchen itself or if walls are being moved.
Can the container sit in my driveway?
Yes, and it is the usual placement for remodel work. Ask for boards under the rails and wheels to protect the concrete.
Can I put my old refrigerator in it?
Only after the refrigerant has been professionally evacuated and tagged. Untagged refrigerant appliances cannot be accepted.
What about leftover paint?
Wet paint is not accepted. Latex paint can be dried out completely with hardener or kitty litter and then goes in as ordinary solid waste. Oil-based paint and solvents must go to a household hazardous waste facility.
This service by state
State pages add local disposal rates, permit rules and ground conditions on top of the guidance above.
Other debris types
Most jobs need more than one container.
Get this container on site
Tell us the ZIP and the volume. We will confirm the size, the weight allowance and the delivery day.