The WNC Weight Warning — Read Before Choosing

Western North Carolina materials run heavier than almost any other residential market in the Southeast. Mountain stone weighs 1.5–2 tons per cubic yard. Dense WNC hardwoods (white oak, hickory, black walnut) are 0.5–0.7 tons/cubic yard stacked. Roofing shingles from a 2,500 sq ft roof generate 3–5 tons. Flood-waterlogged Helene debris weighs 3–4× more than dry materials. Always tell us your materials at booking.

10-Yard — $245 | ~3 Pickup Truck Loads

Dimensions: 14′ L × 7.5′ W × 3.5′ H. Best for: garage cleanouts, apartment move-outs, light yard debris, single small room clear-outs. Fits any standard Asheville driveway — if your car parks there, a 10-yard fits there.

12-Yard — $295 | ~4 Pickup Truck Loads

Dimensions: 14′ L × 7.5′ W × 4′ H. Best for: full bathroom gut, single roofing layer tear-off, STR property refresh. The Asheville sweet spot — compact for tight mountain lots, large enough for a full room teardown.

15-Yard — $350 | ~5 Pickup Truck Loads (Most Popular)

Dimensions: 16′ L × 8′ W × 4.5′ H. The most rented size in Buncombe County. Handles kitchen demolitions, deck removals, estate cleanouts, and 1–2 rooms of post-Helene flood debris. Fits most Asheville residential driveways without requiring a street permit.

20-Yard — $425 | ~6 Pickup Truck Loads

Dimensions: 22′ L × 8′ W × 4.5′ H. Best for: full-floor renovations, multi-room remodels, large estate cleanouts, roofing on 1,500+ sq ft homes. If uncertain between 15 and 20-yard, choose the 20 — the $75 difference is far less than renting twice ($350+).

30-Yard — $495 | ~9 Pickup Truck Loads

Dimensions: 22′ L × 8′ W × 6′ H. Best for: whole-house cleanouts from 2,000+ sq ft homes, new construction waste, major post-Helene structural removal. One container handles an entire home’s worth of materials.

Project	Recommended Size	Key Consideration
Garage cleanout	10-yard	Standard fit
Bathroom remodel	12–15 yard	Watch tile weight
Kitchen gut	15-yard	WNC hardwood floors are heavy
Deck removal	15-yard	Concrete footings add weight
Roofing (under 2,000 sq ft)	15-yard	Shingle weight — always confirm
Post-Helene flood debris (1–2 rooms)	15-yard	Wet materials weigh 3–4× more
Estate cleanout (large home)	20–30 yard	Sequential rentals also work
New construction	20–30 yard	Discuss concrete volume separately