Hutchinson Dumpster Company delivers roll-off containers to your address, holds them through your rental period, and hauls everything away when the job is done. That covers delivery, disposal, and haul-away in one arrangement. No separate trip to a transfer station, no figuring out disposal fees after the fact. We serve Hutchinson, the surrounding Reno County area, and nearby communities for residential cleanouts, construction and demolition debris removal, roofing tear-offs, renovation waste, and yard debris.
If you need a roll-off container in this area, you are in the right place.
Here's what most people get wrong about dumpster rentals: they assume anything goes in the box. It does not, and the reason is not a policy quirk. Transfer stations and disposal facilities set the rules, and prohibited materials can get a load rejected.
Materials that cannot go in include paint, motor oil, propane tanks, batteries, tires, and household hazardous waste. If any of those are part of your cleanout, they need a separate disposal path before you fill the container.
What is accepted covers a wide range: construction debris, roofing shingles, drywall, lumber, dirt, concrete, furniture, most appliances, yard waste, and general junk. Concrete and other heavy debris are handled differently from bulky waste, both in terms of which container fits the job and how the weight is accounted for. That distinction matters when you are planning a job that mixes dense and bulky material.
If you are unsure about a specific item, the call is the right place to ask. Reach out and we will size it with you.
A container full of roofing shingles or broken concrete weighs far more than the same container packed with household furniture and boxes. Volume and weight are two separate dimensions, and both affect how a job is priced and handled.
Bulky material fills space. Dense material strains weight allowances. A demolition job that mixes concrete with framing lumber has both problems at once, and planning for only one of them leads to complications at pickup.
A job like this is what a roll-off container is for, but dense, heavy loads where the volume is modest and the weight is not may call for the lowboy variant. The lowboy is built around weight capacity rather than cubic yardage, which makes it the right tool when concrete, dirt, or heavy masonry is the primary material.
Booking a container should be the easy part of clearing a site. A fast turnaround depends on a few things being settled before the call ends: a confirmed address, a clear placement spot, and no open questions about permits.
Driveway placement is straightforward and typically the fastest to schedule. Street placement is different. If the container will sit in the public right of way, a permit may be required depending on the address, and confirming that before you call speeds the process considerably.
When you call, have the address ready, know the project type, have a size in mind, and know roughly how long you expect to keep the container. Short-notice availability depends on the current schedule, so ask directly what is open. We will tell you what is open.
We're easy to work with.
Residential and contractor jobs look different, and the call handles both.
A homeowner doing a garage cleanout, basement cleanout, attic cleanout, or estate cleanout typically needs one container, flexible rental periods with no pressure to rush, and help matching the container to the debris type. The job is usually one phase, one container, one haul-away.
A contractor on a roofing job, renovation, or demolition site needs reliable delivery timing and the right size for the debris volume. When the first container fills before the job is done, a swap-out can be scheduled: the full container is hauled away and a fresh one takes its place.
Property managers handling foreclosure cleanouts or hoarding cleanouts may need multiple containers or a recurring arrangement. That is a conversation worth having on the call rather than guessing at in advance.
Whatever the job type, the process is the same: describe the project, get a size recommendation, confirm the price, and schedule delivery. Pick up the phone and we'll handle the details.
Jobs run long. That is not a problem.
When a container fills before the project wraps up, a swap-out is the answer. The full container is hauled away and a fresh one is dropped in its place. No gap in the work, no scramble to find another solution.
When the project itself takes longer than expected, extending the rental period is a call, not a penalty process. Flexible rental periods with no pressure to rush are part of how this works. We do not push you toward a faster turnaround than the job actually requires.
Ask about both options when you book. Extensions and swap-outs are easier to plan for in advance than to arrange at the last minute.
Three things actually change the answer on size: how much material there is, how heavy it is, and where the container can be placed.
On volume, start with the job. A single-room remodel, a garage cleanout, or a modest yard project points toward the smaller end of the range. A 10-yard holds about 5 truck loads of debris and fits a contained project well. A 12-yard handles about 6 truck loads of debris, useful when the job is slightly larger but the placement is tight. A 15-yard, at about 7 truck loads of debris, covers a mid-size renovation or a full garage and attic combined.
Whole-house cleanouts and larger renovations move into the middle of the range. A 20-yard holds about 9 truck loads of debris and handles most residential projects comfortably. Large construction and demolition sites point toward the larger end. A 30-yard carries about 14 truck loads of debris, and a 40-yard handles about 18 truck loads of debris for the biggest jobs.
On weight, concrete, dirt, and heavy masonry may call for the lowboy regardless of volume. The lowboy is sized around what it can carry by weight, not by cubic yards.
On placement, a tight driveway or a low-clearance entry limits which sizes are practical. Raise that on the call and we will confirm what fits.
If you're not sure which size you need, clear communication from delivery to pickup starts with that first conversation.
The quote covers delivery, the rental period, disposal, and a weight allowance. What moves the price up is heavier material, a larger container, a longer rental, or placement that requires a permit.
Before you schedule, confirm a few things on the call: what the quoted weight allowance is, what happens if the load comes in over it, and whether any placement-specific requirements apply to your address. Those are the details that matter and the ones worth asking directly.
A free quote is available on the call. The price is confirmed before anything is scheduled. Pricing is clear and straightforward, with the weight allowance stated so you know what the quote covers.
Real people. Real pricing. Real fast delivery.
Whether a permit is required depends on where the container sits. Placement entirely on private property typically does not require one, but a container in the public right of way, such as a street or alley, may trigger a local permit requirement. We confirm what applies at your specific address before delivery, including any associated fees.
A swap-out is requested by calling (620) 266-5495.
The full container is hauled away and a fresh one is dropped in its place, with turnaround depending on the current schedule. Let us know when the container is getting close to full so we can plan the swap before the job stalls.
A swap-out replaces a full container with an empty one so the project can continue without a gap. An extension keeps the same container in place longer when the project is not finished but the container is not full. Both are handled with a call, and both are easier to plan in advance than to arrange at the last minute.
Overfilled containers create a safety hazard during transport. Material that sits above the container walls can shift or fall during haul-away, which is a road safety issue and can result in a load being refused at the disposal facility. We go over fill level when you book.
A 20-yard container, which holds about 9 truck loads of debris, handles most full household move-out cleanouts comfortably. If the property has a large amount of furniture, appliances, and accumulated junk, sizing up to a 30-yard, which holds about 14 truck loads of debris, gives you room to work without worrying about overflow.
Most appliances are accepted, but units containing refrigerants, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and freezers, require separate handling before they can go in a container. If you have refrigerant-containing appliances as part of a cleanout, let us know on the call so we can tell you what options apply.
Yard waste such as branches, brush, sod, and landscaping debris is generally accepted. The key question is whether the load will be mixed with construction debris or kept to green material only, since that can affect how the load is handled at the disposal facility. Confirm the material mix on the call before you start loading.
A 40-yard container, which holds about 18 truck loads of debris, is built for the largest jobs: full building demolitions, major commercial cleanouts, and new construction sites generating high volumes of waste over an extended period. It is the right choice when a smaller container would need to be swapped out multiple times before the job wraps up.
Prohibited items include paint, motor oil, propane tanks, batteries, tires, household hazardous waste, and appliances containing refrigerants. These materials require a separate disposal path and will cause a load to be rejected at the facility if they are included. If you are unsure about a specific item, call before it goes in.
Short-term rentals cover projects that wrap up in a few days, such as a roofing tear-off or a single-room remodel. Long-term rentals work for phased projects, ongoing construction, or commercial accounts where the container stays on site for weeks. Both are available, and the rental period is confirmed on the call before delivery is scheduled.
Describe the project phases when you call and we will help you plan the container schedule around them. For a phased renovation, that might mean one container for demolition debris, a break, and a second container when finish work begins. Phased scheduling is easier to set up in advance than to piece together as each phase starts.
Ask about protective boards or plywood placement when you book. Concrete and asphalt driveways can crack under the weight of a loaded container, particularly older surfaces. Raising the driveway condition on the call lets us discuss what precautions apply to your specific placement.
Yes. Roofing shingles are dense and heavy relative to their volume, which means a container that looks partially full can already be near its weight limit. We account for this when recommending a size for a roofing tear-off job, and we go over the weight allowance on the call so you know what the container can carry before you start loading.
Describe the job, get a size recommendation, hear the price, confirm a delivery window. That is the whole process.
We serve Hutchinson and the surrounding Reno County area, and the call is how it starts. The difference local makes shows up in the placement and the cleanup.
Call the number. Get a delivery window. That is how we do it.
Call (620) 266-5495 for a quote.
Choosing the right container size is the single decision that keeps a project on track. Rentals run from a compact 10-yard up to a 40-yard, with a lowboy option for jobs where the material is dense and heavy rather than bulky. Call us and we will match the container to the debris type, the placement, and the timeline before anything is scheduled.
| Size | Measurements (LxWxH) | How Much It Holds | Included Tonnage | What It's Good For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Yard | 14' x 7.5' x 3.5' | 10 cubic yards, about 5 truck loads of debris | 2 tons included | Small garage cleanoutSingle-room remodelYard debris removalAttic cleanout |
| 10-Yard Lowboy | 14' x 7.5' x 2' | 10 cubic yards, built for heavy material where weight is the limiting factor rather than volume | Up to 4 tons depending on material | Concrete removalDirt and soilHeavy masonryAsphalt debris |
| 12-Yard | 14' x 7.5' x 4' | 12 cubic yards, about 6 truck loads of debris | 2 tons included | Tight driveway placementSmall renovation debrisBasement partial cleanout |
| 15-Yard | 16' x 7.5' x 4.5' | 15 cubic yards, about 7 truck loads of debris | 2.5 tons included | Mid-size renovationFull garage and attic combinedRoofing tear-off on a smaller home |
| 20-YardMost Popular | 22' x 7.5' x 4.5' | 20 cubic yards, about 9 truck loads of debris | 3 tons included | Whole-house cleanoutLarge renovationDeck removalEstate cleanout |
| 30-Yard | 22' x 7.5' x 6' | 30 cubic yards, about 14 truck loads of debris | 4 tons included | Large construction debrisCommercial cleanoutMulti-room gut renovationNew construction waste |
| 40-Yard | 22' x 7.5' x 8' | 40 cubic yards, about 18 truck loads of debris | 5 tons included | Full building demolitionMajor commercial projectHigh-volume new construction |
How do I estimate the right container size based on what I am throwing away?
Start with the type of material, not just the amount. Bulky items like furniture, drywall, and boxes fill volume quickly but stay light. Dense material like concrete, dirt, and shingles hits weight limits before the container looks full. Once you know what the load is made of, the volume estimate follows. If you describe the project on the call, we will walk through both dimensions with you and land on a size that covers the job.
What counts as heavy debris, and when does it call for a lowboy instead of a standard container?
Heavy debris is material with a high weight-to-volume ratio: concrete, brick, stone, dirt, asphalt, and heavy masonry. A standard container can hold this material by volume but may exceed its weight limit before it is visually full, which creates problems at haul-away. The lowboy is built around weight capacity rather than cubic yardage, so it is the right call when the primary material is dense rather than bulky. If you are mixing heavy and light debris, let us know on the call and we will help you figure out which container fits the load.
Rate Confirmed Before the Drop-Off
You hear the price on the call, before anything is scheduled. The weight allowance is stated so you know exactly what the quote covers.
What happens if my load goes over the included weight allowance?
The quoted price includes a weight allowance, and material that comes in over that allowance is billed at a per-ton rate. The overage rate is confirmed on the call when you book, so you know what it is before the container is delivered. For jobs with a lot of dense material, we can discuss the weight estimate upfront and size the container to reduce the chance of an overage.
Do I need to be home when the container is delivered or picked up?
Not necessarily. As long as the placement location is clearly described and accessible, delivery can happen without you on site. The same is true for pickup. That said, being available by phone during the delivery window is helpful in case there is a question about placement. We confirm the placement details before the drop so there is no guessing when the driver arrives.
What is the fill line, and why does it matter?
The fill line is the top edge of the container walls. Material needs to sit at or below that line before the container can be hauled away. Debris that rises above the walls can shift during transport, which is a road hazard and can cause the load to be rejected at the disposal facility. We go over this when you book so you know what to expect before you start loading.
Honest Advice on the Right Size
We help matching the container to the debris type, not just the project description. If the size you have in mind does not fit the load, we will tell you before delivery.
Can I place a dumpster on grass or gravel, or does it need to go on a hard surface?
Containers can be placed on grass or gravel, but a hard, level surface is easier to work with and causes less ground disturbance. Soft ground can shift under the weight of a loaded container, which makes pickup more complicated. If the placement spot is grass, gravel, or uneven ground, mention it on the call so we can discuss what prep makes sense for that location.
How does extending a rental period work, and is there a cost?
If the project runs longer than the original rental period, call us and we will extend it. Extensions are billed at a daily or weekly rate depending on how long the project needs. It is easier to set up an extension before the original period ends than to arrange one after the fact, so reach out as soon as you know the timeline is shifting.
What is included in the quoted price, and what would cause the final bill to be higher?
The quote covers delivery, the rental period, disposal, and a stated weight allowance. The two things that most commonly add to the bill are going over the weight allowance and extending the rental period beyond what was originally booked. Any permit fees associated with street placement are separate and depend on the address. Ask about all of these on the call and we will give you straight answers on each one.
Flexible Scheduling and Rental Periods
Rental periods are built around the project, not a fixed clock. When a job runs long, an extension is a call away.
How does the swap-out process work for a multi-phase or ongoing project?
When a container fills before the project is done, we haul the full one away and drop a fresh one in its place. The best time to request a swap-out is when the container is getting close to full, not after it has already been overfilled. Call us when you are getting near capacity and we will schedule the swap around the current delivery schedule. For longer projects, swap-outs can be built into the plan from the start.
What should I do if I have a mix of prohibited and accepted materials in the same cleanout?
Set the prohibited materials aside before you start loading the container. Items like paint, motor oil, propane tanks, batteries, tires, and household hazardous waste need a separate disposal path. Reno County and the Hutchinson area have options for hazardous waste drop-off, and handling those items first means the container load will not be rejected at the facility. If you are unsure whether something is prohibited, call before it goes in.
Not sure which size fits your project or whether the lowboy is the right call for your material? Call (620) 266-5495 and we will work through it with you before anything is scheduled.
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