Concrete Dumpster Rental in Saginaw, MI
Concrete dumpster rental in Saginaw, MI starts at about $300 to $350 for a 10 yard with 2 tons included, for 7 days. That covers about 80 square feet of a 4 inch slab, like a small pad or a short walkway. Bigger slabs add weight charges of $50 to $55 per ton. A concrete roll off dumpster is usually a small size, because concrete gets heavy long before the box looks full. Call (989) 831 9600 with your slab size, and we will help you plan the loads.
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How Much Concrete Fits in a Concrete Dumpster?
Weight decides how much concrete you can put in, not space. Solid concrete weighs about 144 to 150 lbs per cubic foot, based on building code weight tables. A 4 inch slab is one third of a foot thick, so each square foot weighs about 48 to 50 lbs.
Here is what common Saginaw jobs weigh in a 10 yard dumpster with 2 tons included. These are rough planning estimates, not measured data.
| Job | Slab Size, 4 Inches Thick | Rough Weight | Weight Over the 2 Tons Included | Estimated 7-Day Total |
| Small Pad or Walkway | 8 by 10 ft (80 sq ft) | About 1.9 to 2 tons | None | About $300 to $350 |
| Small Patio | 10 by 12 ft (120 sq ft) | About 2.9 to 3 tons | About 0.9 to 1 ton | About $345 to $405 |
| Sidewalk Run | 4 by 40 ft (160 sq ft) | About 3.8 to 4 tons | About 1.8 to 2 tons | About $390 to $460 |
| Medium Patio | 10 by 20 ft (200 sq ft) | About 4.8 to 5 tons | About 2.8 to 3 tons | About $440 to $515 |
| One-Car Driveway | 10 by 40 ft (400 sq ft) | About 9.6 to 10 tons | About 7.6 to 8 tons | Requires Loading Plan |
Totals add the 10 yard price and $50 to $55 for each ton over, and assume the load stays within the hauling limit explained below. They also assume partial tons are billed in proportion, so confirm how your quote rounds extra weight. The 15 yard includes 3 tons, so for a slab near 3 tons, ask which size gives you the lowest total. See our dumpster prices and sizes guide for every size and weight allowance.
Thicker Slabs and Broken Pieces
A 6 inch slab weighs about 1.5 times as much as a 4 inch slab. At the same weight allowance, a 6 inch slab covers about two thirds as much area as a 4 inch slab. Rebar or wire mesh adds a little more. Once the concrete is broken, the pieces take up more room, but they weigh the same, so plan by the size of the slab before you break it. Our prices guide lists broken concrete at about 1,400 to 1,800 lbs per loose cubic yard. That figure is lower than solid concrete because a pile of broken pieces has air gaps. Use the slab numbers on this page when you know the slab size, and the loose numbers when you are measuring a pile.
What Counts as a Clean Concrete Load
Usually accepted: clean, cured concrete.
Ask first: brick, block, stone, pavers, rebar, wire mesh, asphalt, or dirt. These can change how a load is handled or priced. If you have a large amount of clean concrete, ask whether a concrete only dumpster fits your job.2. Cut any rebar flush with the concrete so pieces lie flat.
Not accepted: wet or fresh concrete, wood, trash, liquids, and hazardous waste. Keep sod and yard waste out too, since Michigan law limits yard waste in landfills. If old floor tile or tile adhesive is stuck to the slab, have it tested for asbestos before you break it up.3. Spread the weight evenly from front to back, instead of piling it at one end.
Placing a Concrete Dumpster at a Saginaw Home
Set the dumpster on a hard, level surface, like your driveway. A loaded concrete box is very heavy, so tell us if your driveway is new, cracked, or made of pavers. The truck needs about 60 feet of straight approach and about 25 feet of overhead clearance to set it down.
If the dumpster must sit in the street, you need a permit first. Most Saginaw residential streets have a right of way 60 to 66 feet wide, and the city does not allow objects there without one. Call the city Engineering Division at (989) 759 1410 before delivery.
Why Concrete Goes in a Small Dumpster
A 30 or 40 yard dumpster filled with concrete would weigh far more than a roll off truck can safely carry. Concrete commonly requires a smaller container with an approved loading limit. Confirm available sizes and total pricing when you call. The 10 and 15 yard sizes are 12 to 14 feet long and fit many Saginaw driveways.
Included Weight, Overweight Charges, and the Hauling Limit
Three limits apply to every concrete load:
Included weight. This is what your price covers. Weight above it costs $50 to $55 per ton.
Hauling limit. This is the most the truck can safely carry. Paying an overweight charge does not allow a load past this limit. A load that is too heavy may need debris removed or a second haul before pickup.
Fill line. Debris above the top edge, or above a lower fill line set for heavy loads, cannot be hauled until it is leveled. That is an overfill problem, not a weight charge. Ask about the fill line for concrete when you book.
Loading a Concrete Removal Dumpster
Break concrete into manageable pieces, distribute the weight evenly, and avoid overloading the dumpster. Keep concrete below the fill line and follow the dumpster’s weight limit to prevent extra fees.
1. Break the slab into pieces you can lift safely. For a big slab, a skid steer or mini excavator saves a lot of work.
2. Cut any rebar flush with the concrete so pieces lie flat.
3. Spread the weight evenly from front to back, instead of piling it at one end.
4. Keep concrete below the marked heavy material fill line, even when it is below the top edge.
5. If you are removing only part of a slab, cut along a joint first so you do not crack the section you are keeping.
Dumpster or Other Ways to Get Rid of Concrete
City trash pickup is built for weekly bags and cans, not concrete. For a few loose pieces, a neighbor or landscaper may take clean concrete as free fill. For a patio or driveway, compare quotes for a concrete disposal dumpster, a hauling service, and a concrete recycler if one serves your area. Hauling it yourself means many trailer trips, since a pickup truck bed reaches its weight limit fast.
Concrete Dumpster FAQs
Call for Concrete Dumpster Rental in Saginaw, MI
Need a concrete dumpster for rent in the City of Saginaw? Call (989) 831 9600. Tell us the slab size, thickness, and whether there is rebar. We will recommend a size and give you your price before delivery.