Roofing & material
Concrete Driveway Tear-Out in KC: What Fits in a 10 Yard
Concrete loads are sized by weight, not volume. Why the 10 yard handles most KC driveway tear-outs.
Oct 21, 2025 · 5 min
Use case · Concrete & heavy debris
Concrete dumpsters sized for the haul.
Driveway tear-out, patio demo, sidewalk replacement, foundation work. Concrete is the heaviest material we haul — sizing matters more here than any other use case.
DRIVEWAY DEMO LOAD
FIG. 01 · CONCRETE & HEAVY DEBRISKCMO
Recommended sizes
What size for concrete & heavy debris?
Sizing this kind of job is one of those decisions where a phone call beats a calculator. Our sizing guide walks the logic, but two minutes on the phone is faster.
BEST PICK
10yd
Small jobs · single room · heavy material.
The compact roll-off. Small footprint, weight-rated for concrete, dirt, and roofing shingles where larger sizes would tip past the legal haul limit.
See 10 yard details →
IF IN DOUBT, SIZE UP
12yd
A step up from the 10 · heavy or moderate-volume.
A small/midsize hybrid. Holds about a third more than a 10 yard but still rides on a low-profile chassis that clears tight driveways and side gates.
See 12 yard details →
Planning the day
A concrete & heavy debris that doesn't ruin your weekend.
A cubic yard of broken concrete weighs about 4,000 lbs. The math determines the dumpster.
01
Sort before we drop.
The day the dumpster arrives is not the day you want to be deciding what stays. Spending an evening pre-sorting cuts the actual loading time roughly in half.
02
Load heavy on the bottom.
Counterintuitive but true: load the dense stuff (busted furniture, full boxes) at the rear and bottom. You'll fit roughly 20% more in the same dumpster.
03
Know what can't go in.
The big restricted list: tires, paint, batteries, refrigerators with freon, hazardous liquids. Full list of what goes in and what doesn't.
04
Plan for one weight check.
Loads under the included tonnage are flat-rate. If you're heavy on dirt, concrete, or roofing shingles, you'll likely tip into an overage. We call you with the weight before billing — no surprise invoice.
Permits + placement
On your driveway: no permit. On the street: we'll help.
Driveway placement is the default and the simplest path. If the only spot is the street — narrow lot, condo, or alley-only access — KCMO requires a right-of-way permit. We've filed plenty.
How permits work in Kansas City →Protecting concrete
Boards down. Every time.
Our drivers lay down 2x12 lumber under the dumpster's roll wheels before they kiss the concrete. It protects the driveway from scratches, indents, and the rust marks that come from steel sitting in summer rain.
How we protect your driveway →Concrete & heavy debris FAQ
What people ask us about concrete & heavy debris.
How long does a typical concrete & heavy debris rental last? +
One week is standard and included in the flat rate. Most jobs of this type wrap inside three days. If you need more time, $12/day extensions are available.
Can you swap out a full dumpster for a fresh one? +
Yes — common on bigger jobs. We pull the full one, dispose, and bring back an empty. Charged at flat rate + tonnage.
What size do I need for a concrete & heavy debris? +
For most concrete & heavy debris jobs, a 10 yard is the right call. If you're not sure, our sizing guide walks the logic.