A construction and demolition can carries denser, heavier debris than a household cleanout, so the right size is about weight and driveway access as much as volume. The 10-yard holds roughly 4 pickup loads and suits a…

A construction and demolition can carries denser, heavier debris than a household cleanout, so the right size is about weight and driveway access as much as volume. The 10-yard holds roughly 4 pickup loads and suits a single bathroom gut or a small tear-out. The 20-yard, at $695, is the common pick for a kitchen remodel or a multi-room renovation in older homes around Forest Hills, Sunset Park, and Carolina Place, where framing and plaster add up fast. The 30-yard ($795) and 40-yard ($895) handle full additions, whole-house remodels, and new construction in Landfall, Autumn Hall, and Ogden where there is room to set a longer container.
If the job is a roof tear-off, choose by shingle weight, not by how the pile looks. Asphalt shingles are heavy, so a 10-yard or 15-yard often holds a full residential roof's worth even though it looks small, a flat $595 or $650 covers it with no weight surprise. If it is a full framing demo or a gut down to studs, the 30-yard gives room for long lumber and bulky drywall sheets without wasted trips. The trade-off is simple: a larger can costs more and needs more driveway, a smaller can saves space but may fill before the job ends.
Wilmington driveways drive the size choice as much as the debris. Historic-district streets near Forest Hills and the shell and sand drives common around Masonboro and Monkey Junction need a scouted spot before a loaded roll-off sits on them. A 40-yard needs a clear straight run and firm ground; a 10-yard or 15-yard fits a tight coastal lot or a narrow Pine Valley or Echo Farms driveway. Plywood under the wheels protects a finished surface. On a permit-required public street, New Hanover County or city right-of-way rules apply, so a driveway placement is simpler when the lot allows it.
Flat pricing means the number quoted is the number paid. A national broker's ad price often excludes tonnage, and a construction load's weight is where those bills grow, a full C&D can of framing and drywall can carry several tons. Here the 10-yard is $595 and the 40-yard is $895, all-in, with the exact ballpark confirmed on a free on-site look at the driveway and the debris.
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