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We love rhinos — they weigh about 2 tons, just like the weight included with our dumpsters.

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Curious what your stuff weighs? Here’s your Trash Load Decoder.

Whether you’re dumping a ton or just a few pounds, we’ll help you size up your cleanup.

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                1 ton = 2,000 lbs       2 tons = 4,000 lbs         3 tons = 6,000 lbs        4 tons = 8,000 lbs

Common Household Items with Estimated Weights:

  1. Chair (wooden) – 15 lbs

  2. Dining table (medium size) – 80 lbs

  3. Sofa (3-seat) – 150 lbs

  4. Refrigerator (standard size) – 200-300 lbs

  5. Microwave – 30 lbs

  6. Washing machine – 150-200 lbs

  7. Dryer – 125-175 lbs

  8. Bed frame (queen) – 60-100 lbs

  9. Mattress (queen) – 50-80 lbs

  10. Box spring (queen) – 50-80 lbs

  11. TV (55-inch flat screen) – 35-60 lbs

  12. Coffee table – 20-40 lbs

  13. Dresser (6-drawer) – 100-150 lbs

  14. Bookshelf (5-ft tall, wood) – 60-80 lbs

  15. Desk (wood) – 40-70 lbs

  16. Lamp (floor) – 10-15 lbs

  17. Box of books (20 books) – 50 lbs

  18. Suitcase (full) – 30-50 lbs

  19. Vacuum cleaner – 15-25 lbs

  20. Lawn mower (push) – 50-75 lbs

  21. Garbage can (empty) – 10 lbs

  22. Window air conditioner – 60-80 lbs

  23. Dishwasher – 100-150 lbs

  24. Toaster oven – 15 lbs

  25. Bicycle (adult) – 25-35 lbs

  26. Trash bags (full, 30-gallon) – 20-40 lbs

  27. Box of clothing – 20-30 lbs

  28. Box of kitchenware – 30-50 lbs

  29. Coffee maker – 8-12 lbs

  30. Ironing board – 15 lbs

  31. Area rug (5x7 ft) – 10-30 lbs

  32. Curtains (set) – 5-10 lbs

  33. Mirror (large wall) – 20-50 lbs

  34. Ceiling fan – 15-25 lbs

  35. Set of dishes (service for 8) – 30-40 lbs

  36. Pet crate (medium size) – 20-30 lbs

  37. Toolbox (full) – 40-60 lbs

  38. Box of holiday decorations – 25-40 lbs

  39. Bedding set (comforter + sheets) – 15-25 lbs

  40. Stereo system – 30-50 lbs

Construction Tear-Out Items with Estimated Weights

  1. Kitchen cabinets (full set, upper & lower) – 400-600 lbs

  2. Kitchen countertop (granite, 6 ft) – 200-300 lbs

  3. Bathroom vanity (single sink) – 100-200 lbs

  4. Bathroom tiles (floor, 100 sq ft) – 150-200 lbs

  5. Drywall (per 4x8 sheet) – 50-70 lbs

  6. Flooring (hardwood, 100 sq ft) – 150-250 lbs

  7. Carpet removal (100 sq ft) – 50-100 lbs

  8. Bathtub (standard porcelain) – 150-250 lbs

  9. Toilet – 70-100 lbs

  10. Interior doors (solid wood, each) – 30-50 lbs

Wondering if your load will weigh in right?

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