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) per Cubic Yard	Weight (tons) 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

Please refer to our FAQs for additional information regarding the recording of debris weight, potential additional costs based on debris contents, and prohibited items. We may be reached via telephone (weekdays 8am to 5pm) or via our Contact Form to assist with any questions you may have.

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