Can a 20-Yard Dumpster Take Concrete or Masonry in Arizona?
Arizona has strict weight limits, and concrete pushes those limits fast. Here’s what you need to know before loading heavy material into a 20-yard dumpster.
In Arizona, a 20-yard dumpster cannot be used for concrete, block, brick, dirt, or rock. It’s not a volume issue — it’s a weight issue. A 20-yard filled even halfway with concrete would blow past landfill weight limits immediately.
That’s why all heavy materials in the Phoenix area must go into a 10-yard dumpster only. A 10-yard keeps the load manageable, safe to haul, and compliant with Arizona regulations.
If you’re breaking up a patio, removing a block wall, or tearing out interior masonry, plan for multiple 10-yard swaps instead of one large dumpster.
Keep the project moving by matching the right dumpster to the right material — especially when it comes to concrete.
Quick Summary
- A 20-yard dumpster cannot take concrete or masonry in Arizona.
- All concrete, block, brick, dirt, and rock must go into a 10-yard dumpster.
- Weight limits — not volume — are the reason for the rule.
- Large concrete projects may require multiple 10-yard swaps.
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