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title: "How much does a dumpster weigh?"
description: "A dumpster weighs 130–3,200 kg (287–7,050 lb). Figures by type, how that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/weight/dumpster/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How much does a dumpster weigh?

**Typical weight: 130–3,200 kg**

That is 287–7,050 lb.

A steel waste container emptied by a truck, either a front-load bin or a roll-off box.

> Empty. Front-load bins of 2-8 cubic yards weigh 130-500 kg; roll-off boxes of 20-40 cubic yards weigh 1,800-3,200 kg.

## By type

*Dumpsters vary by type, so a single figure would be misleading.*

| Type | Typical weight |
| --- | --- |
| front-load dumpster | 130–500 kg |
| 20-yard roll-off container | 1,700–2,400 kg |
| 30-yard roll-off container | 2,200–3,200 kg |

## How that compares

*Dumpster against things of a similar mass.*

- Dumpster: 130–3,200 kg
- Nile crocodile: 225–750 kg
- Hot tub: 180–550 kg
- Leopard seal: 200–600 kg
- Jet ski: 190–450 kg
- Roll of carpet: 170–550 kg
- Elk: 170–500 kg
- Vending machine: 180–500 kg

## More about a dumpster

- [How much does a dumpster cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/dumpster/) — 250–900 $

## Common questions

### How much does a dumpster weigh?

A dumpster weighs 130–3,200 kg (287–7,050 lb). Empty. Front-load bins of 2-8 cubic yards weigh 130-500 kg; roll-off boxes of 20-40 cubic yards weigh 1,800-3,200 kg.

### Which type of dumpster is the heaviest?

Of the types listed here, 30-yard roll-off container is the largest at 2,200–3,200 kg.

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## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)