Usually acceptable with confirmed planning
Branches, brush, outdoor clutter, small fencing debris, patio cleanup items, and general yard cleanup debris.
Yard Debris Dumpster Rental
Dumpster guidance for yard cleanup, storm debris, branches, outdoor clutter, and property cleanup material.
Yard Debris Dumpster Rental With Clear Material Rules
Yard and outdoor cleanups can be straightforward when the debris is light and dry, but some outdoor material is too heavy or restricted for a standard roll-off dumpster. Dirt, rock, brick, concrete, heavy fill, and tree stumps are not accepted.
Large amounts of brush, limbs, wet yard debris, storm debris, fencing, landscape material, or mixed outdoor waste should be planned by material type, amount, moisture, and whether the load can stay safely under the top rail.
Typical Items for This Service
Needs review
Large limbs, wet storm debris, mixed outdoor waste, old fencing, landscape timbers, and large amounts of brush.
Not accepted
Tree stumps, dirt, rock, brick, concrete, heavy fill, fuel, oil, chemicals, pesticides, and liquids.
Weather concern
Wet leaves, wet brush, and storm debris can gain weight quickly and may need special planning.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dry branches / brush | about 100–300 lb per cubic yard | Can fill volume quickly but may stay lighter when dry. |
| Wet branches / storm debris | about 300–700 lb per cubic yard | Moisture can raise weight quickly; plan large amounts carefully before loading. |
| Wood fencing panels | about 30–80 lb per 6-ft panel | Remove concrete footers; concrete is not accepted. |
| Deck boards / lumber | about 2–4 lb per board foot | Pressure-treated or wet lumber can weigh more. |
| Leaves and yard waste bags | about 15–60 lb per bag | Wet bags are much heavier and can tear during loading. |
| Tree stump | not accepted | Requires a separate disposal plan, not a standard roll-off dumpster rental. |
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
Can I put tree stumps in a dumpster?
No. Tree stumps are not accepted in standard dumpster rentals. They require a separate disposal plan.
Can dirt, rock, or concrete go in the dumpster?
No. Dirt, rock, concrete, brick, and heavy fill are not accepted in standard dumpster rentals.
Can storm debris go in a dumpster?
Some storm debris may be accepted with proper planning, but wet, oversized, mixed, or very heavy storm debris should be reviewed before loading.