Kitchen remodel, bathroom demo, or flooring removal? Get the right dumpster for your renovation debris. Locally owned Yankee Dumpster, fast delivery across Central FL.
A kitchen remodel runs 15 to 20 yards depending on the kitchen, and most standard kitchens can be done with a 15 yard. A full bathroom gut fits a 15 yard. Multi-room or whole-home renovations usually require a 30 yard. Tile and stone materials add significant weight; drywall and lumber are lighter. For most Central Florida single-room renovations, a 15 or 20 yard covers the demo debris comfortably.
For a single room, a 20 yard dumpster gives comfortable margin for the drywall, cabinetry, tile, fixtures, and flooring debris from a demo and rebuild, and most standard kitchens and bathroom guts fit a 15 yard. For multi-room or whole-home remodels, a 30 yard is usually necessary. If you are renovating the kitchen, baths, and flooring throughout at the same time, debris volume grows fast.
Renovation debris is a mixed load: some materials are heavy (tile, stone) and some are light (drywall, lumber, insulation). The mix means weight limits are rarely the primary constraint, but tile-heavy renovations (a full bathroom gut with tile floors and walls) add more weight than a typical drywall-and-cabinet kitchen remodel.
A kitchen remodel generates cabinet boxes and doors, countertop material (laminate, tile, or stone), drywall, flooring, and miscellaneous hardware. Old appliances cannot go in the dumpster; call and we will point you to the right disposal path. A kitchen remodel runs 15 to 20 yards depending on the kitchen size, and most standard kitchens can be done with a 15 yard.
Stone countertops (granite, marble, quartz) are heavy. If you are removing stone countertops in addition to a full kitchen gut, factor that additional weight into the size decision. When in doubt, it is worth a quick call to confirm.
A full bathroom gut generates tile (floor and walls, heavy), drywall, the tub or shower surround, the vanity and cabinet, the toilet, and hardware. Tile is the weight variable here: a full bathroom with floor-to-ceiling tile generates significantly more weight per cubic yard than a room that is mostly drywall and wood.
A 15 yard handles a full bathroom gut. If you are doing multiple bathrooms at once or the tile load is particularly heavy, size up.
Flooring removal is one of the most underestimated generators of debris volume. Tearing out 1,200 sq ft of hardwood, tile, or carpet fills a dumpster faster than most homeowners expect. Hardwood is relatively lightweight; ceramic and porcelain tile are heavy (similar to concrete per square foot); carpet and padding are lightweight but very bulky.
For a whole-home flooring replacement (1,500 to 2,500 sq ft), a 20 yard handles tile or hardwood from an average-size home. If the home is larger or the project also includes subfloor removal, a 30 yard is safer.
Asbestos is a real consideration in Central Florida homes built before 1980. It is not cause for alarm, but if you suspect popcorn ceilings, old floor tile, or pipe insulation may contain it, have the material tested before demo. For the complete accepted and prohibited list, see our guide on what can go in a dumpster.
Most single-room renovations reach demo completion within one to two weeks, and the 7 days included with every rental align with the demo and rough phase of most projects. For longer or phased renovations (kitchen and baths done in sequence), extensions are available at $25 per day. Contractor tip: schedule the dumpster for the demo phase, not the entire project. Most renovation debris is generated during demo, not finishing. Pick up after demo and re-order if you need it again for final disposal.
We serve homeowners and remodeling contractors in Orlando, Mt Dora, Eustis, Apopka, Winter Garden, Winter Park, Maitland, Sanford, and throughout Lake, Orange, Seminole, and West Volusia counties. Locally owned and operated, with reliable delivery and pickup so your project stays on schedule. There is a 5% military discount on any size. Replacing the roof during the remodel? See our roofing dumpster rental page, or for everyday home jobs, residential dumpster rental.
A kitchen remodel runs 15 to 20 yards depending on the kitchen, and most standard kitchens can be done with a 15 yard. A full bathroom gut fits a 15 yard. Multi-room renovations or whole-home remodels usually need a 30 yard. The mix of materials matters: tile and stone are heavy; drywall and lumber are lighter. When in doubt, call and we will recommend the right size.
Most renovation debris is accepted: drywall, lumber, tile, cabinets, flooring, fixtures (drained), insulation, and hardware. Prohibited items include refrigerators and ACs with Freon, liquid paint and solvents, and asbestos-containing materials (possible in pre-1980 homes). For the complete list, see our guide on what can go in a dumpster.
Most kitchen demo phases complete in one to five days, and the 7 days included with every rental cover the typical kitchen remodel demo. Schedule the dumpster for the demo and rough phase, which generates the most debris, and call for pickup when it is full. Extensions are available at $25 per day if your project timeline extends.
Pricing depends on container size and rental duration. See our pricing page or call (352) 738-6748 for a fast quote on a 15, 20, or 30 yard rental specific to your project.
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