A junk removal truck from Junk Master can handle a 15 cubic yard load of construction debris, which is about four regular pickup truckloads. That holds for light, bulky material like drywall scraps, lumber, old cabinets and flooring. Dense debris such as concrete, brick, tile and dirt gets heavy long before it fills the bed, so a truck carries less of it by volume.
For homeowners, landlords and contractors around Commerce City and the Denver Metro, that difference decides how many trips a job takes and what it costs. This article gives the truck's size in plain numbers, what each fraction of a load holds, what common materials weigh, which debris we take, how bigger jobs work and how the price is set.
How Big a Load a Junk Removal Truck Handles for Construction Debris in Commerce City
Our junk removal truck in Commerce City fits 15 cubic yards of construction debris. The bed measures 12 feet long, 7 feet wide and 5 feet high. Loaded to the top, that equals about four regular pickup beds.
You pay for space. Our pricing follows how much of the truck your debris takes up, from a small fraction for a few sheets of broken drywall to a full load for a gutted room or a torn out deck. Our crew sizes the pile during a free on-site estimate, so you see the share of the truck and the price before anything is loaded.
If you are planning a remodel, a teardown or a job site cleanup, our page on construction debris removal in Commerce City covers the full service.
Cubic Yards and Price for Each Fraction of a Load
Each fraction of a load holds a set share of the 15 cubic yard bed. The cubic yard and pickup figures below are simple math on the truck size. The prices come from our published rates.
| Load size | About this many cubic yards | About this many pickup loads | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Under 1.9 | Under half a pickup | $85 |
| 1/8 load | 1.9 | Half a pickup | $150 |
| 1/4 load | 3.75 | 1 pickup | $250 |
| 1/3 load | 5 | 1 and a third | $300 |
| 1/2 load | 7.5 | 2 pickups | $350 |
| 2/3 load | 10 | 2 and two thirds | $400 |
| 3/4 load | 11.25 | 3 pickups | $450 |
| Full load | 15 | 4 pickups | $550 |
How to read it for your job:
- If you have leftover scraps from a small repair, such as a vanity, a door or a few bags of drywall, then you are likely in the minimum to 1/8 range.
- If your pile would heap one pickup bed, then plan on about a quarter load.
- If you gutted a kitchen or bathroom and the debris fills a garage bay, then book an estimate with us, because the share of the truck is easier to judge in person.
- If you have a deadline, debris in a basement or upstairs, or heavy material, then have our crew handle it so the loading and the weight question are off your plate.
Construction Debris Weight per Cubic Yard in a Commerce City Load
Heavy debris changes what a truck can carry because the load reaches its weight limit before the bed is full. A cubic yard of mixed renovation debris is light. A cubic yard of broken concrete weighs nearly four times as much. Fill the same 15 cubic yard bed with each one and the totals end up far apart.
The weights per cubic yard below come from a published material weight chart. The full bed column is our own estimate: 15 cubic yards multiplied by that weight.
| Material | Weight per cubic yard | Estimated weight of a full 15 yard bed |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed construction and demolition debris | 484 lbs | 7,260 lbs |
| Drywall | 467 lbs | 7,005 lbs |
| Asphalt shingles | 731 lbs | 10,965 lbs |
| Dirt and sand | 929 lbs | 13,935 lbs |
| Ceramic tile | 1,214 lbs | 18,210 lbs |
| Loose concrete | 1,855 lbs | 27,825 lbs |
| Loose brick | 3,024 lbs | 45,360 lbs |
Treat those numbers as a rough guide. Another industry guide puts clean concrete at 2,000 to 2,400 lbs per cubic yard, dirt and soil at 2,000 to 3,000 lbs and drywall at 500 to 800 lbs. The same guide warns that a pile can look small while weighing a lot, and that wet material carries extra water weight. Dirt or drywall that sat through rain will weigh more than the chart says.
Colorado Road Weight Limits for a Debris Load
Colorado road weight limits apply to every truck hauling debris, so each load has to stay under state limits. Under C.R.S. 42-4-508, a vehicle's gross weight may not exceed 1,000 times the sum of 40 and the distance in feet between its first and last axles, and never more than 85,000 lbs. Separate per axle limits come from section 42-4-507.
Because of those limits, dense material is sized as a partial load by volume, with the rest of the bed left empty so the truck stays within what it can safely and legally haul. Our crew makes that call at your property, so you don't have to guess.
Construction Debris Our Commerce City Crew Hauls Away
Our Commerce City crew hauls away most of the debris a remodel or teardown leaves behind. That includes:
- Construction and renovation debris
- Drywall and scrap
- Concrete
- Scrap material from a job site
- Sheds and fences
- Yard waste, branches and tree debris cleared during an exterior project
Sorting Renovation Debris Before the Truck Arrives
No. Our crew does all the lifting, loading, hauling and disposal, and sorting is part of that work. We sort every load and send recyclable material to recycling where possible.
The one thing to pull out is hazardous material, which we cannot take. Paint, chemicals, solvents, oil and gasoline stay behind, so if any of it is mixed into your pile, set it aside before the truck arrives and loading will move quickly.
Large Jobs That Fill More Than One Truck in Commerce City
When debris fills more than one truck, the estimate covers the whole pile, so you know the total cost before loading starts. Large jobs follow the same steps as small ones:
- Send a photo of the debris when you call. It helps us size the job before we arrive.
- Get a free, no obligation estimate on site. Our crew looks at the full pile, including anything heavy, and tells you how much of the truck it will take.
- Confirm the price. We go over it with you by phone, so there are no surprises.
- Let the crew load. We pick up debris from anywhere on the property: the yard, the garage, the basement or a room upstairs.
- Leave the cleanup to us. The work area is cleaned up before we go.
If we miss something, we come back. Same-day service is available, which helps when a job site has to be clear before an inspection or before the next trade arrives.
Being Home for Construction Debris Pickup in Commerce City
You do not have to be home. If our crew has access to the debris and can reach you by phone, we can load the truck and clean up while you are at work or at another job site.
Why Hire Junk Master for Construction Debris in Commerce City
Hiring Junk Master for construction debris in Commerce City means one crew handles the whole job for one price, and you do none of the heavy lifting. The job includes:
- An all-inclusive price. Labor, loading from anywhere on the property, disposal fees and cleanup of the work area are part of the load price. The only extra is the local government recycling fee on computers and TVs.
- Licensed hauling. We hold Solid Waste Hauler Business Licenses for Commerce City and the City of Denver, and we are licensed and fully insured with liability coverage.
- Fast scheduling. Same-day service is available, and reviewers often mention that a real person answers the phone.
- A guarantee. If our crew misses something, we return to take care of it.
- A track record. We have served the area since October 2021 and hold 5.0 stars on Google from more than 250 reviews.
We work for homeowners, landlords and contractors across the Denver Metro, including Aurora, Lakewood, Thornton, Westminster, Arvada, Centennial and Highlands Ranch. If you want the whole job done in one visit, from loading to cleanup, call our crew.
The Bottom Line
A Junk Master truck handles a full load of 15 cubic yards, about four pickup loads, when the construction debris is light and bulky. Heavy material reaches its weight limit sooner, so it is sized as a partial load. You pay for the space your debris uses, from the $85 minimum charge up to $550 for a full load, with labor, loading, disposal and cleanup included. Our page on construction debris removal in Commerce City covers the full service. Call Junk Master at (720) 999-0466 for a free on-site estimate, with same-day service available when you need the job site clear.