Home Cleanouts
Useful for garages, attics, sheds, spare rooms, basements, and whole-home decluttering projects where bagged trash service is not enough.
Residential Dumpster Rental
Driveway-conscious dumpsters for home cleanouts, moving debris, estate work, yard cleanup, and residential remodeling.
Residential Dumpster Rental Without the Guesswork
Most homeowners are not renting dumpsters every day. The usual concerns are simple: where will it go, what can be loaded, will the driveway be okay, and what will it really cost?
FTH helps answer those questions before delivery. The owner looks at the type of cleanup, the placement area, the material, and the size that gives enough room without overselling the job. That matters for estate cleanouts, moving projects, garage cleanouts, and home repairs where the debris pile grows once the work starts.
Common Residential Dumpster Uses
Moving and Estate Cleanup
Helps remove old furniture, boxes, damaged household items, storage clutter, and material left behind during a move, estate cleanup, or property transition.
Small Remodeling Projects
Works for bathroom updates, flooring removal, cabinet removal, trim, doors, drywall, fixtures, and other light renovation debris.
Residential Material Guidance
Residential loads usually include furniture, household clutter, boxes, non-hazardous junk, small remodeling debris, yard debris when suitable for the load, and general cleanout material. Keep paint, batteries, tires, fuel, chemicals, and pressurized containers out of the dumpster because those materials require separate disposal.
Typical Weight Chart
Use these estimated weights for planning only. Standard rentals include 1 ton of disposal weight, and weight over the included amount is billed at $85 per ton, prorated.
| Common item or material | Typical planning weight | Dumpster planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Standard couch | about 100–250 lb each | Bulky more than dense; load early and break down removable pieces if practical. |
| Sleeper sofa / sofa bed | about 180–350 lb each | Heavier than a regular couch because of the metal bed frame. |
| Mattress | about 50–150 lb each | Load first, standing vertically on the long edge when possible. Rain can make mattresses much heavier. |
| Recliner | about 70–150 lb each | Metal mechanisms add weight; load low when possible. |
| Dining table | about 75–250 lb each | Remove legs when practical to save space. |
| Box of books | about 30–50 lb per small box | Books are dense; spread boxes across the floor. |
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.
Residential Dumpster Size Guidance
13 Yard
Best for small garage cleanouts, attic clutter, shed debris, yard cleanup, and compact household projects.
17 Yard
A practical choice for multi-room cleanouts, moving debris, furniture removal, and moderate residential remodeling.
20 or 21 Yard
Better for estate cleanouts, whole-home cleanouts, bulky furniture, storm cleanup, and larger remodeling debris.
Residential Delivery and Loading Guidance
Placement
Most residential dumpsters are placed on a driveway or firm private surface. Clear vehicles, basketball goals, low limbs, and other obstacles before delivery.
Size Choice
The 13-yard dumpster is best for smaller cleanouts. The 17-yard size works for larger household debris. The 20 and 21-yard sizes are better for whole-home cleanouts or bulky material.
Loading Rules
Keep debris below the top rail and distribute weight evenly. We do not accept concrete, dirt, brick, rock, tree stumps, tires, batteries, wet paint, or biohazard material in any dumpster.