Choosing a container
Container for concrete, soil or shingles: what's the difference?
Updated July 1, 2026
Short answer
Heavy materials (concrete, asphalt, soil, shingles) are billed with reduced included tonnage and an adjusted overage rate, because they weigh far more than mixed debris. In practice, a concrete container is filled only halfway. In the quote, pick the material type (mixed, soil, concrete/asphalt, heavy mix, shingles) and the price adjusts automatically.
Why heavy materials are billed differently
A cubic yard of concrete weighs far more than a yard of mixed debris. Since transport and disposal are paid by weight, heavy materials get reduced included tonnage and an adjusted overage rate. In practice: a concrete container is filled only halfway — otherwise the truck can't lift it safely.
Material types in the quote
In the instant quote, pick the type that matches your load and the price adjusts automatically:
- Mixed debris (reno): wood, drywall, general mix.
- Soil / sod: clean soil only.
- Concrete / asphalt: heavy load, fill halfway.
- Heavy mix and asphalt shingles: dedicated tonnage and rate.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fill a 40-yard entirely with concrete?
No — the weight would exceed the truck's lifting capacity. For concrete, we recommend a half-filled size or multiple pickups. We advise based on volume.
Clean or contaminated soil?
Only clean soil goes in a regular container at the “soil” rate. Contaminated soil needs a regulated stream — contact us.
What size for a shingle roof tear-off?
The 14 or 20-yard suits most residential roofs. Pick the “shingles” type for adjusted tonnage.