Estimate concrete, asphalt, brick, and stone debris weight.
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Concrete and asphalt become extremely heavy in small quantities. Enter project area and material thickness to estimate volume and weight before requesting a dumpster trailer.
- Estimate concrete, asphalt, brick, and stone debris weight
- Calculate by area and thickness or known volume
- Compare the estimate with available dumpster capacity
How Much Do Concrete and Asphalt Weigh?
Solid concrete
- Approximately 150 pounds per cubic foot
- Approximately 4,050 pounds per cubic yard
- Approximately 2.025 US tons per cubic yard
Solid asphalt
- Approximately 146.7 pounds per cubic foot
- Approximately 3,960 pounds per cubic yard
- Approximately 1.98 US tons per cubic yard
Broken concrete and asphalt
When a slab is demolished, air gaps form between the broken pieces. Broken debris occupies approximately twice as much space as the original solid material — but its approximate total weight remains similar.
Using a 2.0 loose-volume expansion factor, one loose cubic yard of broken concrete may average approximately 2,025 pounds. The total material mass does not drop by half when the slab is demolished — it simply occupies more space at a lower density.
Disclaimer: Actual weight varies based on material composition, moisture, reinforcement, aggregate, attached soil, base material, contamination, demolition method, chunk size, and how tightly the debris settles. Do not present this calculation as guaranteed.
Estimate Your Concrete or Asphalt Debris
Heavy-Material Approval Required
Concrete and asphalt are limited by weight long before a dumpster trailer reaches its full physical volume. A trailer may reach its approved loading limit while appearing only partially filled.
RedArk must review:
- Material type
- Surface area
- Material thickness
- Estimated total weight
- Rebar or wire mesh
- Attached soil or base material
- Trailer access
- Loading method
- Disposal requirements
- Current availability
Do not load concrete or asphalt without direct approval from RedArk.
Request Heavy-Material ApprovalPlanning Weight Reference
Weight reference only — not an approved trailer loading limit
2,000 lb.
= 1 US ton
4,000 lb.
= 2 US tons
6,000 lb.
= 3 US tons
10,000 lb.
= 5 US tons
Do not imply that included rental tonnage is the same as the trailer's payload capacity or an approved dense-material load.
Why Concrete and Asphalt Loads Are Different
Dumpster capacity is usually described in cubic yards, but dense materials are generally restricted by weight before physical space becomes the limiting factor. RedArk's 15-yard and 20-yard trailers should not be filled completely with concrete, asphalt, brick, dirt, stone, tile, plaster, mortar, shingles, or other dense materials unless a specific loading plan has been approved.
Usually volume-limited
- Furniture
- Household junk
- Packaging
- Light wood
- Some general remodeling debris
Usually weight-limited
- Concrete
- Asphalt
- Brick
- Dirt
- Stone
- Mortar
- Tile
- Plaster
- Roofing shingles
Calculator Weight Assumptions
| Material | Solid weight per cubic foot | Solid weight per cubic yard | Loose-volume planning factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete | 150 lb. | 4,050 lb. | 2.0× |
| Asphalt | 146.7 lb. | 3,960 lb. | 2.0× |
The loose-volume factor is an approximation. Fragment size, compaction, moisture, reinforcement, attached soil, pavement composition, and mixed debris can change the actual volume and scale weight.
Concrete and Asphalt Weight FAQs
Related RedArk Resources
Concrete Disposal GuideReview concrete disposal considerations, prohibited mixtures, and heavy-material approval requirements.Roofing Shingle Debris CalculatorEstimate roofing shingle debris weight and the appropriate dumpster size for your tear-off.Drywall Debris CalculatorEstimate the disposal weight of drywall, Sheetrock, cement board, or plaster by sheet dimensions, quantity, or square footage.Dumpster Size Comparison ChartCompare RedArk's 15-yard and 20-yard trailers by dimensions, pricing, and included weight.How to Choose a Dumpster SizeA practical overview of the factors that affect which dumpster trailer is appropriate for your project.Dumpster Trailer vs. Roll-OffUnderstand the differences between a dumpster trailer and a traditional roll-off container.Dumpster Rental Resource CenterBrowse all RedArk guides, calculators, and planning tools in one place.
Request Approval Before Loading Concrete or Asphalt
Send RedArk the project dimensions, material type, thickness, location, and date needed. We will review the estimated weight, trailer access, loading conditions, disposal requirements, and current availability.