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Lars39

(26,357 posts) Fri May 13, 2022, 02:36 PM May 2022

Dumpsters for remodeling...any advice welcome! [View all]

We have an 1800 sq ft house that we are going to take down to studs, except for the ceilings. The hardwood and sub floor is being taken up also.
Does anyone know what size dumpster would be best for this size demolition? I don't want to be calling the dumpster people to empty it every few days if possible, unless that's the norm.

I haven't called any dumpster companies yet; I thought I'd see what my handy fellow DUers had to share first.

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Dumpsters for remodeling...any advice welcome! [View all] Lars39 May 2022 OP

That's a lot of dump. LakeArenal May 2022 #1

Oh, my! Lars39 May 2022 #3

What a visual. Shoulda called Ghostbusters. brush May 2022 #5

the thing with dumpster, if you don't already know, is the haul away fee is the big cut Javaman May 2022 #2

That's the route I was leaning towards. Lars39 May 2022 #4

No, the removal is usually set price. LakeArenal May 2022 #6

Ah, ok. Thanks! Lars39 May 2022 #9

That's true, it's been a number of years since I had to rent one. Javaman May 2022 #21

Go big, they fill up fast. Also, if you have an inclined driveway, it might have to go in street. Hoyt May 2022 #7

Thanks, Hoyt! Lars39 May 2022 #8

When I moved after 25 years, we got one. Had to go in street and the neighbors were ticked. Hoyt May 2022 #10

Protesting a nursing home! Good grief. Lars39 May 2022 #11

I recommend a 40 yd dumpster. Especially if you're going to include toilets, sinks, in2herbs May 2022 #12

Well, the house is empty. Lars39 May 2022 #13

40 yds have high walls that may be difficult to load. 3Hotdogs May 2022 #14

Good point! Thanks! Lars39 May 2022 #15

The entire back of a 40 yd is a door and it can be securely placed in the open in2herbs May 2022 #18

Yes. And if the front of it is loaded with a bit of care, the contents will fit. But.... 3Hotdogs May 2022 #19

Yes. And if the front of it is loaded with a bit of care, the contents will fit. But.... 3Hotdogs May 2022 #20

I'd say 30 yard if you are half way neat about it. Hassin Bin Sober May 2022 #16

Fortunately we have room for it Lars39 May 2022 #17

Yes, normal house materials won't weigh all that much in the scheme of things csziggy May 2022 #22

Yeah concrete in dumpsters can be dicey. Hassin Bin Sober May 2022 #23