Calculate the Right-sized Dumpster for Any Project
Solid Waste Cleanup – Weights and Volumes Calculations Per Project
Here’s how to calculate the size and number of dumpsters necessary to get your project done. Start by inputting the material type, choosing from household trash, yard waste, dry or wet earth, construction debris, metal siding, or sand. Why do we need to know the material type? The type of debris to be collected affects the weight, and different dumpsters can accommodate different weight limits.
Next, estimate the amount of debris stemming from your project. Need help visualizing how much waste you have on-hand? Check out our Dumpster Conversion Guide.
Click “Estimate My Dumpster” and our handy calculator will spit out an estimate assessing your needs. Have more questions? Call us at 1-888-792-7833 or submit a free request for a dumpster quote!
Formulas:
___ feet high X ___ feet wide X ___ feet long = ___ cubic feet/27 cubic feet per cubic yard = ___ cubic yards
___ cubic yards X 27 cubic feet per cubic yard = ___ cubic feet =height X width X length
Example:
The pile is 10 feet high X 30 feet wide X 150 feet long. This equates to about 45,000 cubic feet/27 cubic feet per cubic yard = approximately 1,6666 cubic yards.
___ cubic yards X ___ pounds per cubic yard (waste conversion factor) = ____ pounds/2000 pounds per ton = ____ tons
___ tons X 2000 pounds per ton/pounds per cubic yard = ___ cubic yards X 27 cubic feet per cubic yard = height X width X length
Example:
5000 cubic yards of dry sand X 2400 pounds per yard (sand, dry) = 12,000,000 pounds/2000 pounds per ton = 6000 tons
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