Remodeling Dumpster Rental by Room
A bathroom remodel usually starts with a 10-yard dumpster, and a kitchen gut usually starts with a 15- or 20-yard. Tile, mortar and plaster are heavy, so weight matters as much as space. Every rental includes 7 days and 2 to 6 tons, with extra weight at $75 per ton by the exact pound.
- CostOne flat rate covers delivery, pickup, 7 days and 2–6 tons by size. Over that: $75/ton, by the pound.
- DeliveryBook by 3 PM, it drops tomorrow 7 AM–5 PM. Baytown and up to 80 miles out.
- SizeCleanouts: 10 or 15. Roofs and remodels: 20. Big builds: 30 or 40. Size picker
- PlacementOn your driveway, on wood boards. Street spots usually need city approval.
- Can't go inChemicals, wet paint, batteries. Tires, mattresses, freon appliances: $50 each. Full list
What size dumpster do I need for a kitchen or bath remodel?
A 10-yard dumpster is the usual start for one bathroom, and a 15- or 20-yard is the usual start for a kitchen. Flooring and drywall jobs depend on square feet and material. Use the table below as a typical starting point, then size up if you're gutting more than one room.
| Room or job | Typical size to start with | Included tons | Weight watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| One bathroom gut | 10-yard | 2 | Tile, mortar bed and a cast-iron tub are heavy |
| Two bathrooms | 15-yard | 2.5 | Same heavy items, twice |
| Kitchen gut (cabinets, counters, drywall) | 15- or 20-yard | 2.5 or 3 | Stone counters and tile backsplash |
| Flooring tear-out (carpet, vinyl, laminate) | 10- or 15-yard | 2 or 2.5 | Carpet pad is bulky; wet carpet is heavy |
| Tile floor tear-out | 10- or 15-yard | 2 or 2.5 | Tile and thinset add weight fast |
| Drywall or plaster removal, several rooms | 15- or 20-yard | 2.5 or 3 | Plaster and lath weigh more than drywall |
| Whole-house remodel | 20- or 30-yard | 3 or 4 | Plan a swap if heavy debris piles up |
Sizes are labeled typical, not promises. See the 10-yard dumpster and 15-yard dumpster pages for specs.
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Call now (281) 673-4344Will tile and plaster put my remodel dumpster over weight?
Tile, mortar, plaster and stone counters can reach the included tons before a remodel dumpster looks full. A 10-yard includes 2 tons, a 15-yard 2.5 tons and a 20-yard 3 tons. Anything over is $75 per ton, billed pro-rata by the exact pound from the landfill's scale ticket.
Example: a 15-yard includes 2.5 tons. If the scale ticket shows 2.9 tons net, you pay for 0.4 tons, which is $30. The ticket copy comes with your final invoice, emailed 3–5 business days after pickup. More in how dumpster weight is billed.
How should I load a remodel dumpster?
Load heavy remodel debris like tile and plaster low and spread it evenly, then put bulky cabinets and drywall on top. Break down cabinets and vanities so they lie flat. Keep everything level with the top rim, because an overfilled dumpster can't legally be hauled and the $125 dry-run fee applies.
Fill gaps with small debris to use the space you're paying for. Tips are in how to load a dumpster.
Where does the dumpster go during an interior remodel?
The remodel dumpster usually goes in the driveway, close to the door your crew will carry debris through. The truck typically needs about 60 feet of straight approach and about 23 feet of overhead clearance. Wooden boards go under the rails to protect concrete and asphalt driveways.
Leave a clear path from the door to the bin and park cars out of the way before delivery. Book by 3:00 PM for next-day delivery between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Driveway questions are covered in dumpster placement on a driveway.
Do lead paint and asbestos rules apply to my remodel?
The EPA lead RRP rule, 40 CFR 745 Subpart E, requires lead-safe work practices from paid renovators working in pre-1978 homes. The EPA asbestos NESHAP rule, 40 CFR 61.145, covers inspection and notice for certain demolition and renovation projects. Older flooring, ceiling texture and pipe wrap are worth testing first.
The law: paid renovators in pre-1978 housing follow RRP; covered projects follow NESHAP. Our advice: test suspect material before tear-out and call before loading anything that may contain asbestos. Confirm with your permit office, HOA or landfill.
What remodel items can't go in the dumpster?
Hazardous chemicals, wet paint and batteries can't go in a remodel dumpster. A refrigerator, freezer or window AC with freon costs $50 extra per item, and so does a mattress. EPA rule 40 CFR 82.155 requires refrigerant recovery before final disposal of those appliances.
Dry, empty paint cans are different from wet paint; let leftover latex dry out before it goes in. Household hazardous waste options are on the TCEQ household hazardous waste page.