Answer three quick questions and the calculator recommends the smallest EcoBox container that fits your project. It also estimates the weight of your load against the included allowance and shows an estimated total.
The size calculator is loading. If it does not appear, call or text (847) 252-1111 and we will size your project with you.
The result is an estimate, not a quote. Final weight is measured on the disposal facility’s scale. Current rates are on our pricing page.
How the calculator works
It adds up the volume of everything you enter, in cubic yards, then adds a little room to spare so the load sits below the top edge of the container. One full-size pickup-truck load is roughly 2.5 cubic yards, which is where the pickup-load comparisons come from.
It then estimates weight using typical figures for each kind of debris and compares that with the weight allowance included with the recommended size. When the estimate runs over the allowance, you see the likely extra-weight cost as a range. Add your ZIP code and the estimate also confirms that we deliver to you.
EcoBox container sizes
| Dumpster | Holds about | Dimensions (representative; containers vary within a size) | Typical projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard | 4 pickup-truck loads | 14′ L × 7.5′ W × 3′ H | Garage or attic cleanout, single-room remodel, roofing tear-off |
| 15-Yard | 6 pickup-truck loads | 14′ L × 7.5′ W × 4′ H | Basement or multi-room cleanout, medium remodel, flooring removal |
| 20-Yard | 8 pickup-truck loads | 14′ L × 7.5′ W × 5.5′ H | Whole-home cleanout, large renovation, construction debris |
Two kinds of load the calculator treats differently
Roofing always goes in the 10-yard
Shingles are dense. They reach the weight allowance long before they fill a larger container, so roofing tear-offs always go in the 10-yard. For a large roof the calculator tells you when to plan a swap partway through the job.
Roofing, concrete, brick, dirt, rock and asphalt: 10-yard dumpster only
Roofing, concrete, brick, dirt, rock and asphalt go in the 10-yard dumpster only, whatever the amount; a larger quantity means more 10-yard loads, never a bigger container. The calculator does not size loads that are mostly these materials. Call or text EcoBox to confirm the material and load details before ordering; a call cannot authorize a larger container.
More than one 20-yard load?
If the project is bigger than a 20-yard, plan on a swap. Every swap is a new rental: a new 7-day period and a new weight allowance, at the current rate. Call or text us and we will help you plan it, or request a swap online once your first container is full.
Before you book
- Check what can go in the container, including the items that carry a fee.
- Check your ZIP code to confirm we deliver to your address.
- Look up the permit rules for your town if the container cannot sit on your driveway.
We deliver Monday through Saturday. Same-day delivery may be available. Call or text EcoBox to confirm availability: (847) 252-1111.