Weight, not volume, is what fills most Longview dumpsters. A container can look half empty and still be over its limit once you load wet shingles, clay soil or a few old appliances. This is what each size includes and what common debris weighs.
Quick answer: Included weight in Longview is 1 ton for a 10-yard, 2 tons for a 15-yard, 3 tons for a 20-yard, 4 tons for a 30-yard and 5 tons for a 40-yard. Weight over the limit is billed at $75 per ton, confirmed by the landfill weight ticket. Concrete (about 4,000 lb per cubic yard) and East Texas clay (2,200 to 2,400 lb) reach the limit fastest.
INCLUDED WEIGHTIncluded weight by dumpster size
- 10-yard: 1 ton
- 15-yard: 2 tons
- 20-yard: 3 tons
- 30-yard: 4 tons
- 40-yard: 5 tons
Every price covers delivery, a 7-day rental, pickup and disposal up to that weight. Anything over is $75 per ton, and the final number comes from the landfill weight ticket, which we share on request.
WHAT THINGS WEIGHRough weights of common debris
These are typical ranges, not guarantees. Wet material weighs more.
- Couch or sofa: roughly 100 to 200 pounds
- Mattress: roughly 50 to 100 pounds
- Refrigerator: roughly 150 to 300 pounds
- Washer or dryer: roughly 100 to 200 pounds each
- 4 by 8 sheet of half-inch drywall: roughly 50 to 60 pounds
- Bundle of asphalt shingles: roughly 60 to 80 pounds
- Broken concrete: about 4,000 pounds per cubic yard
- Gregg County clay soil: 2,200 to 2,400 pounds per cubic yard
EAST TEXAS FACTORSWhy Longview loads run heavier than expected
Rain adds weight to roofing felt, insulation, lumber and yard debris, and spring storm season runs March through June. Dense East Texas clay and old concrete drive fixed weight into small volumes. A full re-roof can pass a ton on its own, which is why a 10-yard is rarely the right size for roofing.
Sizing by weight first, then volume, is the fastest way to stay under the limit. The dumpster size guide walks through it step by step.
Spring in Longview can bring several inches of rain in a week. A pile of shingles or limbs left uncovered through one of those storms can pick up real weight by pickup day, so tarp the load or ask about timing once the rain clears.
AVOIDING OVERAGEHow to stay under your weight limit
- Keep concrete, brick, dirt and tile out of mixed loads. Heavy material needs a specialty container.
- Cover the container or tarp the load if rain is forecast.
- Fill level with the rim. We cannot haul loads that rise above it.
- Size up one container when in doubt. A 20-yard at $479 costs less than a 10-yard plus overage.
PRICING LINKSSee how weight affects total cost
Overage is only one line on the bill. The Longview dumpster cost guide shows every flat rate, the extra-day charge of $7 to $10, and how to avoid surprise fees.
FAQFrequently asked questions
How much weight is included in a 20-yard dumpster in Longview?
A 20-yard dumpster includes 3 tons of disposal. Weight over that is billed at $75 per ton.
How is overage weight measured?
By the landfill weight ticket for your load. We share the ticket on request.
Can I put concrete in a regular dumpster?
No. Concrete is about 4,000 pounds per cubic yard and needs a specialty heavy-debris container. Call before booking.
Does rain change the weight of my load?
Yes. Wet roofing, insulation, lumber and yard debris weigh more, so cover the load if rain is coming.
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