Transportation
Roll off boxes
Bulk solids, contaminated soil and remediation volumes.
Roll off boxes handle bulk solid waste: contaminated soil, debris, blast media and remediation volumes. Sizes typically run from 20 to 40 cubic yards, with lined and sealed options for hazardous and weather sensitive material.
Source: 49 CFR Part 177, and 40 CFR 262.17 for on site accumulationWhat goes in a roll off
- Contaminated soil from remediation and site work
- Abrasive blast media, frequently D008 lead bearing
- Demolition debris and contaminated building material
- Bulk solids and filter cake
- Spent media including carbon and resin
- Tank cleaning solids and scale
A roll off sitting on site is accumulation and the clock applies to it like any other container. A 20 tonne box also frequently pushes a site into large quantity generator status for the month.
Weight, not volume, is usually the limit
A 30 cubic yard box will hold far more soil than a truck can legally carry. Contaminated soil runs to roughly 1.3 to 1.6 tonnes per cubic yard, so a box is typically loaded to weight rather than to the top.
Planning volumes on capacity rather than weight is the most common cause of a box that cannot legally leave the site. We size the job on tonnage and say how many boxes it will actually take.
Common questions
How long can a roll off stay on site?
It is subject to the same accumulation limits as any container: 90 days for an LQG, 180 or 270 for an SQG. The accumulation start date goes on the box.
Do roll offs need to be lined?
For hazardous waste, usually. Liners prevent contamination of the box and simplify decontamination. Covers are used where rain would add weight or create contaminated runoff.
What size do I need?
Driven by weight and by access. We size it from the expected tonnage and confirm the site can take the box before it is dispatched.
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This page summarizes federal requirements and is not legal advice. State programs can be more stringent than the federal baseline. Verify against current federal and state regulations before acting. Last reviewed September 2026.