How many pounds of material can I put in my roll container?
Rolling dumpsters are typically rented based on the amount of trash they can hold in terms of internal cubic yards, but heavier materials will push the dumpster to its limits long before it is completely full. The actual amount of weight that can be put into any container will depend on the size of the container in question, so below is an outline of the standard roll container rental sizes, along with their maximum weight limits.
10 Yard Containers – 1.5 Ton – 3000 lbs
These small trash containers are most commonly used to dispose of general household items such as books, boxes, furniture, papers, and small amounts of pipes. They are good for deep cleaning a small room
20 Yard Trash Containers – 3 Ton – 6000 Pounds
These roll top containers are probably the most popular size used by homeowners. They are great for getting rid of excess trash after dealing with general house maintenance, especially when redecorating or cleaning an attic room.
30 Yard Containers – 4 Ton – 8000 Pounds
30-yard roll containers are typically used at the lower end of the industrial scale. They can support a lot of weight, making them ideal for dealing with waste from heavy-duty landscaping and renovation projects.
40 Yard Trash Containers – 5 Ton – 10,000 Pounds
40-yard roll containers tend to be used only on large-scale construction sites. They can move an incredible amount of trash, but since they take up a considerable amount of space, it is not feasible to use these types of containers in most commercial or residential sites.
One thing to remember when loading any rented dumpster is that regardless of how much space may be left in the dumpster, if you are loading it with heavy material, you need to be very careful not to exceed the specified weight limits. As if it did, you will not only cause problems when the rental company tries to remove the container, but it may also cause you to be forced to pay an additional fee as a result.
Most people won’t be able to tell if they’ve exceeded the roll container weight limit just by looking, but a good rule of thumb is that if you are filling the container with heavy material (such as dirt or concrete), don’t fill it any further. From the half. If you stick to that, you shouldn’t have a problem.