For contractors & DIY remodelers
Construction Debris
The demo is done and the pile is in the driveway. Peaks loads it, hauls it and leaves the site clear for the next trade — without a dumpster sitting on your lawn for a week.
Haul-away or a rented dumpster?
Both have their place. Here's the honest comparison:
| Peaks haul-away | Rented roll-off dumpster | |
|---|---|---|
| Who loads it | We do | You do |
| On your property | Only while we load | The whole rental period |
| Driveway or lawn | Trailer stays on the street or driveway | Can mark or crack a driveway; HOAs may restrict them |
| You pay for | The space your debris actually fills | The container size, full or not |
| Best for | One to a few loads, finished pile, tight sites | Long multi-week projects with steady debris |
Heavy vs. bulky
A 14-foot trailer runs out of room with some debris and runs out of weight capacity with others. Light, bulky material — drywall scraps, old cabinets, insulation, framing lumber — fills by volume. Dense material — shingles, tile, plaster, brick — gets heavy long before the trailer looks full.
That's why a roof tear-off can take more trips than its pile size suggests. If your job is mostly heavy material, mention it when you book so the estimate accounts for it.
[FILL: trailer interior dimensions and rated payload, e.g. "14 ft x [ ] ft, about [ ] cubic yards".]
Rough load guide
| Load | Typical job [FILL: David to confirm] |
|---|---|
| 1/4 trailer | [FILL: e.g. small bathroom vanity and flooring] |
| 1/2 trailer | [FILL: e.g. one-room flooring tear-out] |
| 3/4 trailer | [FILL: e.g. kitchen cabinet and counter demo] |
| Full trailer | [FILL: e.g. full bathroom gut] |
What goes on the trailer
Yes
- Drywall and plaster
- Lumber, trim and framing
- Flooring: carpet and pad, laminate, vinyl, hardwood
- Shingles and roofing felt
- Cabinets, countertops, vanities
- Doors and windows
- Old fixtures: toilets, tubs, sinks
Ask first
- Concrete, brick and block
- Tile with mortar still attached
- Large quantities of dirt or gravel
- [FILL: other items needing approval]
No
- Paint, solvents and adhesives in liquid form
- Material that may contain asbestos (old popcorn ceilings, some pre-1980s flooring and siding) — this needs a licensed abatement contractor
- [FILL: anything else David won't haul]
Make it a fast load
- Pile near the drivewayThe shorter the carry, the quicker the job.
- Keep heavy stuff separateA separate concrete or tile pile lets us balance the load.
- Pull nails or bundle sharp piecesSafer for everyone, and no flat tires on the way out.
- Keep yard waste outBranches and brush can go on a separate pickup — see yard debris.
Contractors
If you're running jobs in the Midlands and want debris off site between phases, Peaks can come back as often as the job needs. We offer recurring pickups / contractor account specials.
Invoices go out from the job site and can be paid by card or Zelle, so the paperwork is done before the trailer pulls away.