Kitchen remodels
A typical kitchen remodel generates one 20-yard dumpster's worth of cabinets, countertops, flooring, drywall, and packaging from new fixtures. Going from full gut to studs? Same bin still works for most kitchens under 250 sq ft.
- Recommended size: 20-yard
- Watch out for: tile flooring (heavy — keep it below the fill line)
- Bonus tip: schedule pickup the day demo wraps so the bin isn't sitting full during finish work
Bathroom remodels
Bathrooms are smaller but the debris is denser — tile, cement board, fixtures. A 10-yard is usually plenty for a single bath, but go 20-yard if you're doing two baths back-to-back or pulling cast iron tubs.
- One bath: 10-yard
- Two baths or cast iron removal: 20-yard
- Half-bath only: 10-yard with room to spare
Basement finishes
Basement projects produce a lot of bulk: old paneling, carpet, drywall, framing, and whatever's been stored down there for 20 years. A 30-yard saves you from a second delivery.
- Recommended size: 30-yard
- Storage cleanout first: rent a 10-yard ahead of demo if the basement is full of stuff
Whole-home remodels
Multi-room or whole-home jobs almost always need a 30 or 40-yard. If you're swapping dumpsters mid-project, schedule the swap so demo crews don't lose a day.
Where to put it during a remodel
- Driveway placement avoids permit hassles in most Colorado neighborhoods
- Lay down plywood if you're worried about pavers or stamped concrete
- Leave room for the truck to set it down straight — 60 ft of clear approach is ideal