Dumpster Size Calculator

Formula

To calculate the dumpster size:

\[ DS = WA \times D \]

Where:

\(DS\) is the Dumpster Size (cubic yards)
\(WA\) is the Waste Amount (cubic yards)
\(D\) is the Density of Waste Material (lbs per cubic yard)

What is Dumpster Size?

Dumpster size refers to the volume of a dumpster required to hold a specific amount of waste material. It is an important consideration for waste management, as selecting the correct dumpster size can help avoid additional fees for overfilling or requiring multiple dumpsters. The size is typically measured in cubic yards and can vary depending on the density of the material being disposed of.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Waste Amount (\(WA\)) = 10 cubic yards
Density of Waste Material (\(D\)) = 500 lbs per cubic yard

Using the formula:

\[ DS = 10 \times 500 = 5000 \, \text{cubic yards} \]

The Dumpster Size is 5000 cubic yards.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Waste Amount (\(WA\)) = 20 cubic yards
Density of Waste Material (\(D\)) = 300 lbs per cubic yard

Using the formula:

\[ DS = 20 \times 300 = 6000 \, \text{cubic yards} \]

The Dumpster Size is 6000 cubic yards.