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.