Getting rid of concrete, brick, or other heavy debris? Trash Daddy makes it easy with upfront pricing and industry expertise to help keep your disposal costs as low as possible.
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Dumpster rental costs are ultimately based on total debris weight. The main thing to keep in mind about concrete disposal is that concrete (and other heavy materials like brick, rock, and dirt) is so dense that when loaded in a dumpster it will almost always exceed the standard weight limit included in the price.
If you review our materials weights guide (which includes stats from landfills), you’ll see that concrete weighs about 1,855 pounds per cubic yard (nearly 1 ton per yard). That’s why overweight charges can be common — but choosing the right dumpster size up front can help keep costs (and other headaches) under control. In most areas, we require concrete to go in smaller dumpsters like the 10 or 12 yard, since larger cans become too heavy to haul safely when filled with concrete.
At Trash Daddy, we’ll walk you through what size makes the most sense for your project, explain how the pricing works, and make sure you avoid costly mistakes. Our goal is to make concrete disposal simple, affordable, and hassle-free. And in some areas, we also offer a special “heavy can” option designed to make concrete and other heavy material disposal more cost-effective (see below).
Want to avoid paying excess tonnage and overweight fees on concrete dumpsters? In most areas, that is usually an option. Read below to learn more about "clean concrete" disposal.
In many service areas, concrete and other “inert materials” like dirt can be taken to special recycling facilities instead of a landfill. When accepted, these facilities often do not charge tonnage fees — which makes disposal much cheaper compared to paying by weight.
The key is that the load must be “clean concrete”:
✔️ No wood, trash, drywall, or other mixed debris
✔️ No contamination (paint, rebar, large amounts of dirt mixed in)
✔️ 100% up to the facility’s inspection at the time of drop-off
If the load is approved as clean concrete, the disposal cost is significantly cheaper. But if it’s rejected for contamination, it must go to a landfill instead — and overweight fees will apply. That decision is always made by the recycling facility, not by Trash Daddy or anyone else.
Just remember - if you have "clean concrete" (or dirt), you can usually get rid of that material at a much cheaper cost, but it has to be free of contaminants and other mixed materials.
When it comes to concrete disposal, smaller dumpsters are almost always the best choice. Larger containers can become too heavy very quickly for the truck to lift or haul safely once they’re filled with dense materials like concrete, brick, or rock.
Common dumpster sizes for concrete:
Important: Always check with us before loading concrete into a 20 yard dumpster. In some areas, it’s not allowed at all. In areas where it is allowed, a 20 yard can only be filled half full with concrete to prevent unsafe weight.
For projects with concrete, rock, dirt, or other dense materials, in some areas we offer a special type of rental called a Heavy Can. A Heavy Can is a smaller dumpster (usually a 10 or 12 yard) that comes with a much higher weight allowance than a standard dumpster of the same size. This helps keep your total costs lower by reducing overweight charges.
Key things to know about Heavy Cans:
✔️ Available mainly for 10–12 yard sizes
✔️ Normally includes 5 tons instead of the standard 1 ton with a normal 10 or 12 yard
✔️ Designed specifically for dense materials like concrete, brick, dirt, and roofing shingles
✔️ Flat-rate price is slightly higher than a standard can, but includes a much higher weight limit (normally 5 tons)
✔️ Not offered in every service area — check your local page or call us for availability
Heavy Cans are the best option when you know your project involves extremely heavy debris. They provide peace of mind and predictable pricing for materials that almost always exceed standard weight limits.
Because concrete loads are so heavy, pricing varies by location and weight. The best way to get an accurate quote is to check your service area page or contact us directly. We’ll explain costs before delivery so there are no surprises. Or, if you’re ready, you can order online now!
Yes, but only in smaller dumpsters like 10 or 12 yarders. Concrete is extremely heavy, and larger dumpsters can’t be hauled safely once they’re filled with dense material. In some areas, we also offer Heavy Cans with higher weight limits.
A 10 or 12 yard dumpster is usually best for concrete removal. These sizes are designed to handle heavy debris without exceeding safe hauling limits. A 20 yard may be allowed in certain areas, but it can only be filled halfway with concrete.
Yes - you can. But, if you do, normal weight disposal charges will apply. If you fill a dumspter only with "clean" concrete (or other inert material like dirt), it can be disposed of at a recycle facility. As long as it's not deemed contaminated by that facility, excess tonnage charges will not apply, and you can dispose of very heavy material for a fraction of the normal cost.
Up to 10 cubic yards (or 12 cubic yards for a 12 yard). Since concrete weighs about 1 ton per cubic yard, if you fill even the smaller sizes more than half full, they will almost certainly be over the weight limit included in the price. Our team can help you estimate your project’s total volume and cost.
A Heavy Can is a 10 or 12 yard dumpster with a higher weight allowance (often 5 tons). It’s the best option for concrete or other dense debris when you want to reduce overweight charges.
