Remodels
Kitchen Remodel Debris by Square Footage — What Fits Where
A real-world breakdown of kitchen remodel debris by square footage — based on the loads we've hauled for KC remodelers.
Jan 28, 2026 · 7 min
Use case · Remodeling
Remodel dumpsters built for KC homes.
Kitchen tear-outs, bathroom gut-rehabs, basement finish-outs — remodel debris adds up faster than people expect. Drywall, cabinets, flooring, and old fixtures.
KITCHEN GUT-REHAB · CRESTWOOD
FIG. 01 · REMODELINGKCMO
Recommended sizes
What size for remodeling?
Sizing this kind of job is one of those decisions where a phone call beats a calculator. Our sizing guide walks the logic, but two minutes on the phone is faster.
BEST PICK
20yd
Most popular · whole-home cleanouts.
The size we drop more than any other in Kansas City. Holds about six pickup-truck loads — enough for a whole-home cleanout, a mid-size remodel, or a generously full garag…
See 20 yard details →
IF IN DOUBT, SIZE UP
30yd
Big jobs · whole-house remodels.
For when the project is bigger than the 20 can handle. Same footprint, taller walls. Common for whole-house remodels, large estate cleanouts, and roof tear-offs over 2,500 sq ft.
See 30 yard details →
SMALLER OPTION
15yd
The middle ground · most flexible.
Splits the difference between the 10 and 20. Right size for projects too big for a 10 but where a 20 would sit half empty.
See 15 yard details →
Planning the day
A remodeling that doesn't ruin your weekend.
Most KC remodels cycle through more debris than the contractor estimates upfront.
01
Sort before we drop.
The day the dumpster arrives is not the day you want to be deciding what stays. Spending an evening pre-sorting cuts the actual loading time roughly in half.
02
Load heavy on the bottom.
Counterintuitive but true: load the dense stuff (busted furniture, full boxes) at the rear and bottom. You'll fit roughly 20% more in the same dumpster.
03
Know what can't go in.
The big restricted list: tires, paint, batteries, refrigerators with freon, hazardous liquids. Full list of what goes in and what doesn't.
04
Plan for one weight check.
Loads under the included tonnage are flat-rate. If you're heavy on dirt, concrete, or roofing shingles, you'll likely tip into an overage. We call you with the weight before billing — no surprise invoice.
Permits + placement
On your driveway: no permit. On the street: we'll help.
Driveway placement is the default and the simplest path. If the only spot is the street — narrow lot, condo, or alley-only access — KCMO requires a right-of-way permit. We've filed plenty.
How permits work in Kansas City →Protecting concrete
Boards down. Every time.
Our drivers lay down 2x12 lumber under the dumpster's roll wheels before they kiss the concrete. It protects the driveway from scratches, indents, and the rust marks that come from steel sitting in summer rain.
How we protect your driveway →Remodeling FAQ
What people ask us about remodeling.
How long does a typical remodeling rental last? +
One week is standard and included in the flat rate. Most jobs of this type wrap inside three days. If you need more time, $12/day extensions are available.
Can you swap out a full dumpster for a fresh one? +
Yes — common on bigger jobs. We pull the full one, dispose, and bring back an empty. Charged at flat rate + tonnage.
What size do I need for a remodeling? +
For most remodeling jobs, a 20 yard is the right call. If you're not sure, our sizing guide walks the logic.