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Dumpster Weight Calculator
Estimate your load weight, allowance use, and overage cost in seconds.
Tip: 1 pickup-truck bed ≈ 2–3 yd³.
Total weight
1,400 lbs
0.70 tons
% of 2-ton allowance
35%
Within allowance
Estimated total
$339.00
$339 base
Estimate only — assumes 3-day rental at $339 base and $95/ton overage. Final invoice is based on actual landfill scale weight.
How the Calculation Works
Total weight (lbs) = cubic yards × material density. We then compare your total to the 16-yard's 2-ton (4,000 lb) included allowance. Anything above is charged at $95/ton. Material densities used in this tool come from industry-standard sources and our own load history on Hendricks County, IN jobs.
Quick Reference
| Material | Lbs / yd³ | Yd³ to hit 2 tons |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed household junk | 350 | 11.4 |
| Yard waste / brush | 400 | 10.0 |
| Wood / lumber | 300 | 13.3 |
| Drywall | 500 | 8.0 |
| Asphalt shingles (3-tab) | 700 | 5.7 |
| Asphalt shingles (architectural) | 1,200 | 3.3 |
| Topsoil / dirt | 2,200 | 1.8 |
| Sod | 2,500 | 1.6 |
| Sand | 2,700 | 1.5 |
| Gravel / #57 stone | 2,800 | 1.4 |
| Brick | 3,000 | 1.3 |
| Broken concrete | 4,000 | 1.0 |
| Asphalt | 3,960 | 1.0 |
Calculator FAQs
How accurate is this calculator?
It uses industry-standard material densities and assumes typical packing. Real loads vary by ±15% with moisture, void space, and how tightly material is packed. Use it for planning, then confirm with us before you book heavy loads.
What's the included weight on a 16-yard dumpster?
2 tons (4,000 lbs) of debris. The empty steel container doesn't count toward your allowance — only what you load.
How is overage charged?
$95 per ton (prorated by the pound) for anything above the 16-yard's 4,000 lb allowance. Charged after weigh-in at the landfill and added to your final invoice.
What's the maximum I can load?
Truck axle weight limits cap heavy/inert loads (concrete, brick, dirt) at roughly 10 tons per pull. Most household / construction loads finish well under that.
Can I mix materials?
Yes — just add each material as a separate line item in the calculator. The total weight is what matters.
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Delivery and pickup times are not guaranteed. We service your scheduled date based on our route and availability. Keep the placement area and dumpster accessible for the full day.
Online bookings are never picked up on Saturday or Sunday. Rentals that would end Sunday are picked up Monday at the same price with one complimentary day; rentals that would end Saturday are picked up Monday for the next one-day rate (normally +$10), with the extra day free. You do not choose an exact pickup time.
No extra-day charge is added merely because Dumpster Dogs arrives later that day or directs a weekend pickup to Monday. Keep the dumpster safely accessible until collected.