Storm Damage: Tree and Debris Cleanup

Storm cleanup is stressful—let me help sort this out. Yard waste vs. regular dumpster: This varies by hauler and disposal site. Here's the general rule: Yard waste dumpsters: - Go to composting facilities - Usually ONLY accept organic material - No treated wood, no construction debris - Sometimes required by local ordinance Regular dumpsters: - Go to landfills - Can accept yard waste PLUS other debris - Your fence and siding can go in too - Usually more flexible My recommendation: Regular 20 yard dumpster Since you have: - Tree debris (organic) - Fence damage (wood—possibly treated) - Siding (construction debris) A regular dumpster makes more sense. A yard waste only dumpster won't accept the fence and siding. Size recommendation: Two 8-10" diameter trees + branches = significant volume. Here's my thinking: - Tree trunks cut to 4' lengths: ~60-80 cubic feet - Branches (this is bulky): ~150-200 cubic feet - Fence and siding: ~20-30 cubic feet Total: 230-310 cubic feet A 20 yard (540 cu ft) gives you comfortable room. A 15 yard (405 cu ft) would work but might be tight if branches are bulky. Tips: - Cut trunks into manageable 3-4' sections - Chip or cut branches to compress them - Load heavy trunk sections on bottom - Don't exceed weight limit (usually 3-4 tons)—tree debris is heavier than it looks when wet