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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.

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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!

 

Description Approximate Pounds/Cubic Yard Remarks
Burn Dump Debris/Ash 800-1000
1500-1800
2300
Dry Loose
Wet for Dust Suppression
Wet mixed with soil
Construction Debris, Asphalt or Concrete:
Loose
2400
Construction Debris, Wood ; Uncompacted 400 Increase up to 100% if compacted using heavy,equipment
Earth 2100
3000
Loose/Dry. Plus 30% when compacted.
Excavated/Wet
Gravel or Crushed Stone Loose/Dry 2600 Increase 20% if wet
Household Trash 800
Liquid Waste 1600 202 gal./cubic yard ~ 7 Lbs./Gal.
Waste Oil, Solvent
Metals, Un-compacted 600 e.g. Appliances, Metal Siding
Sand, Loose/Dry 2400 Increase 20% if damp and 30% if wet/compacted
Stone, Graded 8” max. Loose 2700 e.g. Gabion Construction. Increase 10% consolidated,in place
Wood Chips, Shredded/Dry Wood Chips/Bark
w/30% Soil
300
800
Yard Waste (Vegetation) Loose 600

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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