Cabinets out, drywall down, old flooring ripped up — a remodel generates more debris than a trash can can handle in a single weekend. We size a container around your actual project and leave it as long as the job takes.
Remodeling generates a different kind of mess than a straight cleanout. A kitchen renovation might have cabinets, countertop material, old appliances, drywall, and flooring all coming out over a few days — and a lot of it happens in phases rather than all at once, which is exactly why we don't push a fixed 10-day rental on every remodel. Plenty of the DIY projects we deliver to in neighborhoods around Bowling Green get worked on evenings and weekends, and a container that's still sitting there three weeks later because that's how long the job actually took is completely normal.
Tile, vanity, tub or shower surround, and flooring. A 10 or 15 yard usually covers a standard bathroom.
Cabinets, countertops, appliances, and flooring add up fast. Most kitchens need a 15 to 20 yard.
Old carpet, tile, or hardwood pulled from multiple rooms. Size depends on square footage — call and we'll estimate it.
Framing scrap, drywall, and flooring from converting unfinished space. A 15 to 20 yard is typical.
Multiple rooms gutted at once generates the most debris. Plan on a 20 to 30 yard, possibly with a mid-job swap.
Old decking, railings, and structural lumber. A 10 to 15 yard typically handles a standard deck tear-out.
Standard renovation debris
Not accepted in a standard roll-off
Full list of accepted and prohibited items: see our accepted materials guide.
A standard kitchen or bathroom remodel usually fits a 15 to 20 yard dumpster, covering cabinets, countertops, flooring, and fixtures. A galley bathroom or half-bath redo can sometimes get by with a 10 yard. If you're gutting more than one room at once, size up to 20 or 30 yard rather than risk running out of room mid-project. For a deeper breakdown of kitchen-specific sizing, see our blog post on what size dumpster you need for a kitchen remodel, or our guide on sizing a dumpster for a bathroom remodel.
Yes, mixed remodeling debris is completely normal in the same container — drywall, tile, cabinetry, trim, and flooring can all go in together. Tile and countertop material like granite or quartz is heavy for its size, so mention it when you book so we can account for the weight.
Standard rentals run 10 to 14 days, which covers most weekend-warrior remodels. If your project is going to stretch out longer, especially a DIY job worked on evenings and weekends, tell us upfront and we'll price an extended rental instead of you rushing to beat a deadline.
Paint cans, old adhesives, and any leftover chemicals need a separate disposal path, not the roll-off. If you're working on a home built before the 1980s and find old flooring or textured ceiling material that doesn't look standard, pause and have it checked before demo — older homes near downtown Bowling Green occasionally have asbestos in those materials.
Not if it's parked on your own driveway. A City of Bowling Green right-of-way permit is only needed if the dumpster has to sit on the street, which is uncommon for renovation projects since most homeowners have driveway space available.
Describe the project and we'll size the dumpster and give you a flat price in the same call.
Rather put it in writing? Email bgdumpsters@gmail.com and we'll follow up.
