Container Sizes
Four containers cover almost every job in Jackson County. The hard part is knowing when the material means you want the smaller box.
(607) 247-9634Describe the job and we will size itThe four sizes
- One room stripped out
- Small bathroom
- Concrete, brick, soil
- Plaster demolition
- Garage or basement
- Medium remodel
- Small roof tear-off
- Deck removal
- Whole-house clear-out
- Kitchen remodel
- Average tear-off
- Most-booked size
- Full gut or addition
- Barn or pole building
- Siding and decking
- Bulky light material
Dimensions are approximate and vary between containers. Ask when you book if clearance is tight.
Dense material needs a smaller container
Every roll-off has a weight limit as well as a volume, and in this county the weight limit is what you hit first more often than not.
- Plaster and lath — the defining material of older Jackson housing, and dramatically heavier than drywall
- Concrete, brick and block — a 10 yard of concrete can outweigh a 30 yard of furniture
- Soil and sod — especially in spring, when it is holding meltwater
- Roofing shingles — deceptively dense, and older roofs here often carry a second layer
- Wet carpet and storage — from a basement that has taken water at some point, which in Michigan is most of them
For those jobs we send a smaller dedicated container and, where needed, more than one. It is not an upsell in reverse — an overweight container cannot legally leave your property.
What people in Jackson County actually book
| The job | Usual size | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Single room stripped to the studs, older house | 10 yard | Plaster weight sets the limit, not volume |
| Kitchen remodel | 15–20 yard | Cast iron and old tile add up quickly |
| Basement clear-out | 15–20 yard | Damp storage is far heavier than it looks |
| Whole-house clearance | 20–30 yard | Tyres and deposit containers turn up in nearly every one |
| Roof tear-off, average house | 15–20 yard | Second layers are common on this housing stock |
| Driveway or patio removal | 10 yard, clean fill only | Must stay clean — no mixed rubbish |
| Barn or pole building clearance | 30 yard, often two | Count the structures before you ring |
| Deck, fence or siding removal | 20–30 yard | Bulky but light — volume is the limit |
What the space has to allow
About 60 feet, straight
The truck needs a clear straight run to slide the container off and winch it back on. Tight turns and sharp drive entrances are the usual obstacle.
Roughly 23 feet overhead
Branches, service drops and carport roofs stop more deliveries than ground space ever does. Look up before you ring.
Ground that will carry it
Gravel and grass are fine when frozen or dry, and a problem in spring thaw. Tell us what the surface is.
What people ask when they call
What if I pick the wrong size?
Too small and we swap it — routine and usually quick. Too big and you have hired more container than the job needed, which is why we would rather spend two minutes getting it right.
Can I mix concrete with household debris?
No. Clean fill goes to a different facility from mixed waste, so a heavy container has to stay clean. One bag of rubbish re-classifies the whole load.
How full can I load it?
Level with the top rail, no higher. A heaped container cannot legally be transported on Michigan roads and the driver will have to level it by hand before it moves.
Will a 20 yard fit on a normal Jackson driveway?
Usually, yes — it is about 22 feet long, roughly two cars nose to tail. In the older city neighbourhoods the drive is often narrower than it looks, so measure if you are unsure.
Do you have anything smaller than 10 yard?
Not in a roll-off. If the job is genuinely smaller than that, bulk pickup through your township or city will be far less hassle and we will tell you so.
Describe the job, get the size
Tell us the age of the house and the material. That is enough.
(607) 247-9634Mon–Sat 7am–5pmWorth reading before you book
