Can I throw sod in a regular dumpster?

Yes, but watch the weight. Sod is one of the heaviest things you can load — a 10-yard hits its weight cap long before it's full.

Do you offer dedicated dirt or concrete bins?

Yes — call us. Heavy-only loads are usually billed differently from mixed debris, and we'll size to keep you under the weight cap.

Can branches stick out of the top?

No — everything has to stay below the fill line so we can legally haul it. Cut long branches down before loading.

Seasonal 5 min read Updated Jun 28, 2026

Yard Waste & Landscaping Cleanup Dumpster Guide

How to handle yard waste, brush, sod, and landscape demo with the right roll-off — without getting nailed by weight overages on dirt.

Quick answer

Most yard cleanups fit a 10-yard dumpster. Big landscaping projects with sod removal, retaining wall demo, or dirt haul-off may need a 20-yard. Keep pure dirt loads in their own 10-yard — weight caps are the real limit, not volume.

Why yard waste sizing is different

Yard debris ranges from light (branches, leaves) to extremely heavy (sod, dirt, river rock). The bin you'd use for a light pruning job is the wrong bin for a sod tear-out.

Pick by material

Branches, brush, leaves: 10-yard or 20-yard, volume is the limit
Sod removal: 10-yard, weight is the limit
Dirt and rock: 10-yard, weight is the limit (consider a dedicated dirt bin)
Mixed yard + landscape demo (timbers, edging, fence): 20-yard

What stays out

Tree stumps over 24" diameter — call us first
Yard waste mixed with paint, fertilizer, or treated chemicals
Old fence boards with hazardous treatment in some counties

Loading tip for branches

Branches stack like air. Break or chop long pieces down to under 4 ft so they pack tight. You can fit roughly twice as much that way.

Recommended dumpster

10-Yard roll-off dumpster

Right size for a typical yard cleanup. Heavy material means weight caps matter more than volume.

See 10-Yard pricing Call (719) 330-4226

Need this in your city?

We deliver roll-off dumpsters across the Pikes Peak region.

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Frequently asked

Rental guidelines at a glance

The rules every rental follows

What's included

Delivery and pickup
Disposal fees + weight allowance
Driveway-friendly rubber wheels
3-day or 7-day rental period

If you go over

Extra day: $25/day
Weight overage: $65/ton
Fill below the top of the brim
Flat, hard surfaces only (concrete, asphalt, gravel)

Not allowed in the bin

Paints, stains, and solvents (unless completely dried) · Tires · Automotive fluids and motor oil · Batteries · Propane tanks · Hazardous chemicals — see full list

Where we deliver

Colorado Springs, Monument, Castle Rock, Black Forest, Falcon, Fountain, Peyton, Manitou Springs, Palmer Lake, Larkspur, Security-Widefield, Cimarron Hills and surrounding communities within 25 miles of Colorado Springs.

Same-Day Service Available

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