photo — loaded 20 yard at the fill line
What two tons looks like
Two tons is 4,000 pounds: roughly the contents of a full two-car garage, or a kitchen remodel with cabinets, counters, and drywall. Loaded with furniture and boxes, a 20 yard hits the fill line long before it hits the weight limit.
What blows through it
Roofing shingles run about 250 pounds per square, so a 25-square roof is already over. Plaster and lath, tile, and anything soaked by rain are the other common surprises.
What overage costs
Weight past the allowance is billed at the hauler's per-ton rate, which tracks the local landfill. Ask for that number before you load, and ask whether the container is weighed at the landfill or estimated.
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