Kitchens produce more debris than any other room — cabinets, counters, flooring, drywall, sometimes soffits and a wall. Here's the plan.
The size call
A standard kitchen gut fits a 20-yard with room to spare for the rest of the project's surprises. Galley kitchen with stock cabinets? A 15-yard can work. Taking the kitchen down to studs along with adjacent rooms? Step up to a 30.
Schedule the can for demo day
Book delivery for the morning demolition starts — not a week early. Your 3-day window covers demo and cleanup, and cabinets go straight from the wall to the can instead of piling in the garage.
Load like a pro
- Break cabinet boxes flat — intact boxes are 80% air.
- Walk countertops in through the rear swing doors; don't lift stone over the wall.
- Dense debris (tile, mortar) spreads across the floor of the can first, light debris on top.
- Appliances: most can ride; anything with refrigerant needs special handling — call first.
Keep it one debris type
Remodel debris rides flat-rate as C&D. Resist tossing household junk in with it — mixed loads change the rate. Book your remodel can online and demo day runs clean.