Construction Debris Types a Hauler Takes
Drywall, Framing and Trim
A gutted bathroom or basement leaves sheets of drywall in pieces, studs with nails still in them, trim, insulation scraps and a lot of dust. This is bulky rather than dense. HomeGuide prices construction debris by how much of the truck it fills: $300 to $500 for a quarter truck, $400 to $600 for half, $500 to $800 for three quarters and $700 to $1,000 for a full truck. Stack the long pieces and bag the small ones and the crew loads faster.
Cabinets, Countertops and Tile
A kitchen tear-out sends out upper and lower cabinet boxes, a countertop, the old sink and often the floor tile underneath. Laminate tops and cabinet boxes are light. Granite, quartz and tile are not. If the cabinets are solid wood and come out whole, ask whether the hauler drops usable ones at a reuse store instead of the landfill.
Concrete, Brick and Block
Broken patio slabs, a torn-out brick planter or a few rows of block are the heaviest things a junk truck carries. A national franchise says its trucks hold roughly two tons, and a load of concrete chunks reaches that while the bed still looks half empty. A big slab is a job for a demolition contractor with a skid steer and a dump truck.
Roofing Shingles
Shingle tear-off is heavy, sharp with nails and usually priced on its own. The county's surcharge on large shingle loads is one reason; the weight is the other. Small amounts left from a repair can usually ride along with other debris.
Job-Site Cleanups for Contractors
Small contractors and handymen use a junk hauler for the leftovers when a roll-off dumpster doesn't make sense: a short job, a driveway that can't take the container, or a final pickup before the walk-through. Tell the hauler it is a job-site load when you book, since contractor debris is charged differently at the county gate (below).
Why Clarksville homeowners call Clarksville Junk Haulers
- Your request goes to one local hauler, not a call list
- Ask for the all-in price before anything is loaded
- Free to call; you pay only the hauler, for the job you agree to
- Tell us about stairs, heavy items or a deadline up front
Construction Debris Disposal in Montgomery County
Construction and demolition waste doesn't go to the household landfill. Bi-County Solid Waste lists two Class III landfills for it, and the county's recycling page names the St. Bethlehem Construction and Demolition Landfill at 4577 Guthrie Highway, at exit 4 off I-24. St. Bethlehem's posted hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with no weekend hours listed, which matters if you planned to haul it yourself on a Saturday.
For self-haulers, the county's charges are:
Small loads
The $5 monthly household user fee covers a standard pickup bed, SUV or car load of demolition waste.Bigger private loads
$10 per cubic yard for non-commercial demolition waste.Contractor loads
Charged at current gate rates.Shingle trailers
5 yards and up carry a $100 surcharge, in county or out.
Keep paint, solvents and adhesives out of the debris pile. Those follow different rules, covered on the main page.
Construction Debris Quotes: What Changes the Price
Weight per load
Tile, plaster, brick and concrete can max out a truck by weight. Ask how the hauler charges once a load gets heavy.Loose or bagged
Loose drywall dust and small pieces take longer to load than contractor bags and stacked lumber.Carry distance
Debris on the second floor or at the back of a basement adds labor compared with a pile in the garage.Mixed trash
Food waste, chemicals or old furniture mixed in may send part of the load to a different landfill or need a separate price.
See carpet removal for torn-up carpet and pad from the same remodel.