Some loads are heavy enough that the container size stops being about how much fits and starts being about what the truck can lift. Roll-off containers take that pile off the property in one collection instead of a dozen trips.
What counts as a heavy load, and why it changes the booking
Dirt, sand, gravel, brick, tile and concrete all behave the same way. They are dense, so a container reaches its tonnage while it still looks like there is room.
The mistake is booking the biggest container for a heavy job. A 30 yard filled with soil cannot be lifted safely, so the size that works is often smaller and loaded part way.
Say what the material is when you book. Heavy loads are routine, they just need planning rather than being discovered on collection day.
What goes in the container
- Soil, sand and gravel
- Brick, block and mortar
- Tile and old backer board
- Broken concrete and masonry
- Mixed heavy renovation debris
A short list is off limits whatever the job. Paint and solvents, motor oil and fuel, chemicals, car batteries, tires and asbestos all have to be handled separately, because where they end up is governed by federal and state rules. The EPA guidance on household hazardous waste sets out which materials count.
Choosing a size
There are three sizes to pick from. A 15 yard measures 16ft by 7.5ft by 48in and includes 1 ton. A 20 yard is the same footprint at 6ft high and includes 2 ton. The 30 yard is 20ft long, 6ft high, and includes 3 ton.
Each size carries a set tonnage and anything above it is charged per ton. That matters because dense debris behaves nothing like bulky debris: shingles, tile, concrete and soil hit the limit while the container still looks half empty.
Getting to us from Pittman Elementary School
The yard is at 2211 W Division St on the north-west side of the city, 7.5 miles from Pittman Elementary School and about 17 minutes in normal traffic. Head out on East Bennett Street, then South Glenstone Avenue, then East Chestnut Expressway, then turn onto West Chestnut Expressway.
The route is here for reference rather than necessity. The container comes to the property and leaves from it, so the only reason to make the drive is if you would rather see one in person first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which size for a heavy load?
Often a smaller one than you expect, loaded part way. Tell us the material and we will match it to the tonnage rather than the volume.
What happens if it is over the allowance?
Anything over is charged per ton. If it is over what the truck can safely lift, some has to come out before it moves, which nobody wants.
Can I split it across two containers?
Yes, and on a big heavy job that is usually the cleaner answer. Call and we will plan the swaps.
Can it sit on a driveway?
Usually. Laying plywood under the wheels spreads the load and is worth doing on a newer surface.
Booking a container near Pittman Elementary School
One phone call sets it up. Describe the job, say what is going in and where you want it dropped, and we will confirm the size and a delivery window. Same day and next day are both on the table. Call (417) 838-4398, or see the full list of areas we cover.