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Debris Dumpster

C&D volume from area and debris intensity; suggests roll-off size.

Inputs

Results

Debris (yd³)

0.9

Dumpster (yd)20
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter the project floor area in square feet.
  2. Select the debris intensity: light (selective work), medium (standard renovation), heavy (full demo), or gut (strip to studs/structure).
  3. Read the estimated debris volume in cubic yards and the suggested dumpster roll-off size to order.

How the result changes with Area (ft²)

Area (ft²)Debris (yd³)
100,04537.1
350,033129.6
650,018240.7
900,005333.3

What each input means

Area (ft²)
Total floor area of the project in square feet. Include all affected areas.
Intensity
Light = selective trim/cosmetic work. Medium = standard renovation. Heavy = full demo. Gut = strip to studs or structure.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    Area (ft²) = 2400, Intensity = 2 = 2 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Debris
    Debris
    0.9 = 0.9

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