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Construction dumpster rental prices in Jacksonville depend on project type more than square footage: a 15-yard at $349 covers most roofing tear-offs and kitchen remodels, while whole-house renovations and new construction typically need the 20-yard at $399. This guide breaks down the right size and price for each project type.
Construction dumpster rental prices depend more on project type than on square footage alone, because different trades generate different weight-to-volume ratios. A roofing tear-off is dense and heavy for its size; a whole-house renovation is bulky but lighter per cubic yard. 904 Dumpster prices flat by container size from $299, but picking the right size for your specific trade is what actually controls the final cost. This guide breaks pricing down by the most common construction project types in Jacksonville.
How Much Does a Construction Dumpster Cost for a Roofing Project?
Roofing debris is one of the densest materials a dumpster ever holds. A single layer of asphalt shingles weighs roughly 250 to 400 pounds per 100 square feet (one "square"), which means a modest 2,000 square-foot roof can generate 2 to 3 tons of debris well before the container looks full. The 15-yard dumpster at $349, with its 1.5-ton weight allowance, covers roofs up to about 20 to 25 squares. Larger roofs or multi-layer tear-offs need the 20-yard at $399 and its 2-ton allowance. See our roofing waste management guide for a full weight breakdown by roofing material.
Kitchen Remodels
Kitchen renovation debris (cabinets, countertops, flooring, drywall, and old appliances) is bulkier and lighter per cubic yard than roofing material, which shifts the sizing math toward volume rather than weight. Most kitchen remodels fit comfortably in the 15-yard at $349, with the 1.5-ton allowance rarely becoming the binding constraint unless the project includes a concrete countertop or full tile flooring tear-out. See our kitchen renovation debris guide for a room-by-room volume estimate.
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Whole-House Renovations
Combining kitchen, bathroom, and flooring work across an entire house pushes most projects into the 20-yard at $399, both for the volume (multiple rooms of debris at once) and because whole-house jobs often mix in denser materials like tile and drywall that add up faster than furniture alone. For larger renovations exceeding a single 20-yard's capacity, a swap-out (the container emptied and returned) is usually more cost-effective than upgrading to an oversized container; see our monthly and long-term rental guide for how swap-out pricing compares.
New Construction and Additions
New construction and room additions generate a mix of lumber, packaging, drywall scrap, and installation waste that is generally lighter per cubic yard than a demolition project, since there is no existing structure being torn out. Most additions and small new builds fit the 20-yard, and multi-phase builds (foundation, framing, finish work) often use a swap-out schedule across the project timeline rather than one long-sitting container.
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Construction Dumpster Pricing Summary by Project
| Project Type | Recommended Size | Price | Key Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing tear-off (up to 20-25 squares) | 15-yard | $349 | Weight (1.5 tons) |
| Roofing tear-off (larger/multi-layer) | 20-yard | $399 | Weight (2 tons) |
| Kitchen remodel | 15-yard | $349 | Volume |
| Whole-house renovation | 20-yard | $399 | Volume and weight |
| New construction / addition | 20-yard | $399 | Volume, multi-phase |
Prices shown are Duval County rates; St. Johns, Clay, and Nassau counties run slightly higher (see the pricing guide for exact county rates). All prices include delivery, pickup, and disposal.
Avoiding Overage Charges on Dense Materials
For any project involving concrete, brick, tile, or roofing material, confirming the weight allowance against your estimated debris weight before booking is the single biggest lever on final cost. The EPA's construction and demolition debris guidance recommends separating denser materials (concrete, masonry) into their own load when possible, since mixing them with lighter debris makes it harder to estimate total weight accurately until the container is already on-site.
Frequently Asked Questions
For a roof up to about 20 to 25 squares, the 15-yard at $349 usually covers it within the 1.5-ton weight allowance. Larger or multi-layer tear-offs typically need the 20-yard at $399. A modest 2,000 square-foot roof generates roughly 2 to 3 tons of shingle debris, which is why weight, not volume, usually decides the size.
The 15-yard at $349 covers most kitchen remodels, including cabinets, countertops, and flooring, since kitchen debris is generally bulkier than it is heavy. If the project also includes a concrete countertop or full tile tear-out, sizing up to the 20-yard at $399 avoids a weight overage.
Yes, proportionally, but the per-cubic-yard cost improves with the larger 20-yard container. A whole-house job typically needs the 20-yard at $399, which is only $50 more than the 15-yard despite offering 5 additional cubic yards and 0.5 additional tons of capacity.
904 Dumpster's published flat rates apply to both, but contractors with recurring or multi-project needs can set up a standing account with volume pricing. See our contractor dumpster guide for details. Standing accounts also get priority scheduling and simplified billing, which matters on job sites running back-to-back phases.
Concrete, brick, tile, and roofing shingles are the densest common construction materials and the most likely to trigger a weight-overage charge before the container appears full. Separating these materials into their own load, rather than mixing them with lighter debris, makes it easier to estimate total weight before booking.
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