Included in standard rental
Delivery, pickup, the rental period shown for the selected dumpster, and the included disposal weight shown for that size.
Dumpster Rental Cost Guide
A clear guide to FTH Services dumpster prices, included rental terms, extra fees, weight overage, mileage, and cost planning.
Dumpster Rental Cost Guide for FTH Services
Dumpster rental cost depends on container size, rental length, included weight, distance, payment method, and what is loaded. FTH Services keeps the core terms visible so customers can understand the rental cost before they order.
Standard rentals include delivery, pickup, the rental period shown for the selected dumpster, and the included disposal weight shown for that size. Extra days, weight overage, mileage after the included mileage, and card processing are shown in the pricing terms.
Typical Items for This Service
Common added costs
Extra days, prorated weight overage, mileage after the included mileage, credit card processing, blocked pickup, or prohibited items.
Weight-sensitive projects
Roofing, remodeling, construction cleanup, wet debris, dense boxes, books, flooring, drywall, and multi-room cleanouts.
Cost control steps
Choose the right size, keep material below the top rail, separate prohibited items, protect absorbent debris from rain, and plan unusually heavy material before loading.
Typical Weight Chart
Use these estimates to plan the dumpster size and avoid surprise overage. Standard rentals include the disposal weight shown for the selected dumpster, and weight over the included amount is billed at $85 per ton, prorated.
| Common item or material | Typical planning weight | Dumpster planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Included disposal weight | 1 ton of disposal weight | Included with the selected dumpster size before prorated overage applies. |
| Roofing shingles | about 230–400 lb per roofing square | Can reach overage quickly; plan roofing debris carefully before loading. |
| Sleeper sofa | about 180–350 lb each | A few heavy furniture items can add noticeable weight. |
| Drywall | about 1.6–2.2 lb per square foot | Wet drywall is heavier. |
| Books / dense boxes | about 30–50 lb per small box | Spread across the floor rather than stacking in one location. |
| Wet carpet or mattress | varies widely; often much heavier than dry | Rain and water damage can increase final scale weight. |
These are planning estimates only. Actual scale weight varies by size, moisture, material density, brand, construction method, and how the load is packed. FTH Services uses disposal facility weight tickets for final billing when overage applies.
Service Questions
What is included in the dumpster price?
Standard rentals include delivery, pickup, the rental period shown for the selected dumpster, and the included disposal weight shown for that size.
What costs extra?
Extra days, weight over the included amount, mileage after the included mileage, credit card processing, blocked pickup, and prohibited item handling may add cost.
How is weight overage charged?
Weight over the included amount is billed at $85 per ton, prorated according to the disposal weight.