Why the 20-Yard Dumpster Works for Many Kitchen Remodels
A 20-yard dumpster is the size most Middle Georgia homeowners reach for on a full kitchen remodel, and the reason is the floor. The longer floor lets you lay cabinets, flooring, drywall, and trim flat and spread the weight, instead of stacking dense debris in one heavy corner. A typical mid-size kitchen tear-out fills it without running out of room, while leaving capacity for the packaging and surprise debris that always shows up once the walls are open.
What a Kitchen Remodel Actually Throws Away
A standard kitchen remodel usually generates:
- Cabinets — base and wall cabinets, plus shelving and toe-kick.
- Countertops — laminate loads easily; stone and tile are heavy and should be planned before loading.
- Flooring — vinyl, laminate, wood, and underlayment; old tile adds weight fast.
- Drywall and trim — wall board, backsplash demo, baseboard, and casing.
- Fixtures and finish — sink, old faucet, light fixtures, doors, and hardware.
- Packaging — the cardboard and foam from every new cabinet and appliance.
How to Load It So Nothing Is Wasted
Loading order matters on a remodel because the debris is mixed:
- Lay flat material first — drywall, flooring, and cabinet backs across the floor.
- Break cabinets down when it is safe; an intact cabinet wastes the air inside it.
- Keep dense material low and spread out so weight does not concentrate.
- Fill voids with smaller debris and packaging as you go.
The loading guide covers this in more detail, and the weight guide helps if your remodel includes stone or tile.
What Does Not Belong in the Load
Concrete, dirt, brick, rock, heavy fill, tree stumps, wet paint, batteries, chemicals, fuel, liquids, and appliances with refrigerant are not accepted in a standard FTH rental. See the full prohibited items list before you start. When you are ready, compare the size guide or book a 20-yard dumpster for your remodel.