Project Guides
Every project generates a different mix of debris — different in how much space it takes up, how much it weighs, and what surprises come up mid-job. These guides go beyond generic sizing advice to cover what's actually specific to each project type, so you can plan before you call.
Project Guides
Browse by Project Type
Each guide covers the debris mix, what's heavy versus bulky, sizing guidance, and timing tips specific to that type of project.
Home Renovation Projects
How debris and sizing needs change across kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home renovations — and when to size the roof or yard separately instead.
Read the guide →Roof Tear-Offs & Reroofing
Why shingle weight matters more than volume, how tile and metal roofing compare, and how to size a container for your roof.
Read the guide →Yard Waste & Landscaping Cleanups
What counts as yard waste, why wet or freshly cut debris weighs more, and how to size for a cleanup or storm event.
Read the guide →Estate & Full-Property Cleanouts
Sorting, timing, and sizing guidance for clearing an entire property, including hazardous items that often turn up along the way.
Read the guide →When a Project Spans More Than One Category
Real projects are rarely as clean as a single guide suggests. A whole-home remodel that includes a new roof, an estate cleanout that turns into a renovation before resale, or storm damage that hits the roof and the landscaping at the same time — these overlaps are common, not exceptions. Each guide above flags where its project type tends to cross into another and links to the right one, because mixing debris types into a single container sized for only one of them is a common way to run short on weight allowance or volume.
If you're not sure which guide matches your job, start with whichever debris type makes up the bulk of the load, then check our full size comparison or contact us with the details — we'd rather help you size it right the first time than have you order a second container mid-project.
Project Guide FAQs
What if my project doesn't fit neatly into one guide?
Plenty of real projects don't. A renovation that includes a new roof, an estate cleanout ahead of a remodel, or storm damage that hits both the roof and the yard are all common combinations. In those cases, read the guide for whichever debris type is largest or most complex, skim the others for the parts that apply, and call us with the full picture — we can help you plan sizing across more than one debris stream, including whether that means one bigger container or two smaller loads.
Do these guides replace getting a personalized quote?
No. These guides are meant to get you into the right ballpark before you call — general sizing patterns, what's heavy versus bulky for that project type, and what tends to surprise people. Your actual container size, weight allowance, and price still depend on the specifics of your job and your location, so treat the guide as prep for a conversation, not a substitute for one.