Typical: 5×8 bath with fiberglass tub
A mid-size bathroom demo often lands near 1–1.5 yd³ and 642–944 lb.
Volume: 1–1.5 cubic yards · Weight: 642–944 pounds · Suggestion: roll off dumpster (10 yd)
Bathroom Demolition Planner
Estimate bathroom demo debris from flooring, tile, drywall, vanities, and fixtures.
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- Primary disposal recommendation
- Volume and weight ranges
- Pickup-load comparison
- Weight-limit warnings when they matter
Enter project details on the left, then calculate.
How to use this estimate
Results are ranges, not exact weights. Density, moisture, packing, and measurement accuracy all move the numbers. Use the recommendation as a planning starting point, then confirm local hauler rules and weight allowances.
Common mistakes
- Treating a single midpoint as an exact disposal quote
- Ignoring mortar beds, underlayment, or double flooring layers
- Mixing heavy masonry with light junk in one container
- Overloading a pickup bed past the vehicle placard rating
Worked examples
Computed with the same production formulas as the calculator above.
Heavy: full gut with cast-iron tub
Cast iron and extensive tile can trigger weight warnings even when the pile still looks manageable — plan separation or a heavier-rated method.
Volume: 1.8–2.7 cubic yards · Weight: 1,697–2,495 pounds · Suggestion: junk removal
Assumptions at a glance
Last reviewed with the calculator formula set on 2026-07-23. Estimates stay range-based on purpose.
Key sources and methodology details
- Ceramic / porcelain tile debris density planning range — U.S. EPA — Construction and Demolition Debris guidance (industry planning ranges). Reviewed 2026-07-22. https://www.epa.gov/smm/sustainable-management-construction-and-demolition-materials
- Cement mortar / thinset bed density — PCA / industry mortar bulk density planning values. Reviewed 2026-07-22. https://www.cement.org/
- Gypsum drywall debris density — Gypsum Association / C&D planning factors. Reviewed 2026-07-22. https://gypsum.org/
- Plumbing fixture typical weights — Manufacturer product literature averages. Reviewed 2026-07-22. https://www.epa.gov/smm/sustainable-management-construction-and-demolition-materials
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