Short answer

Kitchen, bath and basement remodels.
Most of these jobs use a 20 yard container.
Tell the hauler what the debris is, since weight sets the limit.

Remodeling and renovation work in the Kansas City area creates debris in stages. A kitchen tear-out may include old cabinets, drywall, flooring, countertops, lumber, and packaging. A bathroom or basement project can add tile, fixtures, carpet, and trim. Keep salvageable materials separate, and make a clear staging area so sharp pieces and loose nails do not block the work path.

Most remodeling jobs use a 20 yard container. A small bathroom or single-room update may fit a 10 yard, while a multi-room renovation with bulky cabinets and drywall may call for a 30 yard. Concrete, brick, dirt, and tile are heavy; explain those materials separately because a larger container does not increase the weight allowance. Break down cabinets and long boards, load the heaviest pieces first, and keep the finished pile level with the top rail.

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Old kitchen cabinets and drywall pieces inside a roll-off dumpster

Sizing this job

A 20 yard container covers most of these projects. Go smaller if the load is heavy, bigger if it is bulky and light.

Size	Typical dimensions	Holds about	Typical projects
10 Yard Dumpster	12 ft long x 8 ft wide x 3.5 ft tall	About 3 pickup truck loads	Small bathroom remodel, garage cleanout, a single room of flooring, heavy debris like concrete or dirt
20 Yard Dumpster	22 ft long x 8 ft wide x 4 ft tall	About 6 pickup truck loads	Kitchen remodel, whole-house cleanout, roof tear-off up to about 30 squares, deck removal
30 Yard Dumpster	22 ft long x 8 ft wide x 6 ft tall	About 9 pickup truck loads	Large remodels, estate cleanouts, new construction debris, multi-room flooring and drywall tear-out
40 Yard Dumpster	22 ft long x 8 ft wide x 8 ft tall	About 12 pickup truck loads	Commercial cleanouts, large demolition jobs, bulky but light debris such as siding, cabinets and packaging

Before the container arrives

Stage debris beside the work area but keep a clear path for people, tools, and the delivery truck. Separate reusable fixtures and materials before demolition starts.
Ask the hauler about boards under the rails, and inspect the driveway, pavers, asphalt, and lawn for a firm placement spot before delivery.
Load heavy tile, plaster, and masonry flat on the floor first. Break down cabinets and lumber, spread the load, and stop at the top rail.
Keep paint, stains, solvents, fuel, batteries, propane, refrigerant appliances, and other prohibited items out. Confirm questionable materials before they enter the container.
Plan pickup around the last demolition sweep. If the schedule changes, ask the hauler about extra days or a swap before the container is full.

What cannot go in

Paint, fuel, tires, batteries, propane and appliances with refrigerant stay out of every container. The accepted and prohibited list has the full breakdown.

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