Between 3,500 and 3,000 lbs. A full dumpster weighs in at 3,500 lbs. 10,500 lbs. (40 yard dumpster).
Volume and Dimensions of Dumpsters 20-yard and 30-yard dumpsters are named after the amount of waste they can hold. A 20-yard dumpster can hold 20 cubic yards of debris, which is equivalent to about 10 pickup truck loads. They are best suited to compact and lightweight waste.
A 10 yard container usually holds between 2 and 3 tons or 4,000 to 6, 000 pounds. If you need to dispose of concrete or bricks, you can rent a dumpster that is heavy enough to hold 10 tons.