Volume and Weight Are Different
A dumpster can fill up by volume before it becomes heavy, or it can become heavy before it looks full. Furniture, mattresses, boxes, and household clutter usually fill space. Shingles, tile, wet debris, books, tools, drywall, and demolition material add weight quickly.
Common Bulky Items
Sofas, recliners, mattresses, box springs, tables, chairs, plastic bins, toys, and bagged household clutter usually need room more than extra weight capacity. Break items down when practical and load flat pieces first.
Common Heavy Items
Roofing shingles, tile, wet carpet, wet drywall, cabinets, books, tools, filing cabinets, flooring, and dense remodeling debris can reach the included ton faster than expected. Spread this material low and across the dumpster floor.
Rain Changes Weight
Absorbent material can gain weight in a storm. Carpet, padding, mattresses, upholstered furniture, cardboard, clothing, drywall, insulation, and yard debris should be kept dry when practical.
When to Call Before Booking
Call before booking if the project includes roofing, TPO, insulation, gravel ballast, tile, wet debris, dense demolition material, commercial cleanouts, unusually heavy boxes, or mixed material that may be restricted.
Use the Scale Ticket as the Final Answer
The disposal facility weight ticket determines final disposal weight. FTH Services includes one ton with standard rentals, and weight over the included amount is billed at the posted prorated overage rate.