Demo Chutes

Demolition chutes create a controlled path for moving concrete, brick, tile, drywall, wood, and other demolition debris from elevated work areas to a dumpster or collection point below.

HodChutes offers heavy-duty HDPE demolition chute systems in 21″, 26″, and 33″ diameters, along with intake hoppers, anchors, manual and electric winches, and the components needed to build a complete system. Demolition chutes are also sometimes called demo chutes, demo shoots, or demolition shoots. These terms refer to the same type of temporary debris-removal system.

Choosing the right demolition chute takes more than the building height. The debris type and volume, chute height, distance to the dumpster, number of intake points, and available anchoring location all affect the system you need.

HodChutes ships demolition chute systems throughout the United States and can help you plan the right system for your project. Delivery timing varies by order and destination, and many U.S. orders ship within approximately five business days. You’ll also have access to a detailed installation guide, installation videos, and 24/7 virtual support.

Need help planning a demolition chute system? Request a quote for your project.

How to Choose a Demolition Chute System

A demolition chute should be planned as a complete system, not just a stack of sections. Demolition debris tends to be heavier and more abrasive than general construction waste, so the setup matters. Consider:

• Debris type and size — concrete and masonry behave differently from lighter renovation debris, and larger or heavier debris may make a larger-diameter chute more appropriate.
• Debris volume — a continuous high-volume tear-out has different needs from an intermittent job.
• Chute height — the total drop affects the number of sections and the support plan.
• Distance to the dumpster — the collection point isn’t always directly below; the path affects total length and positioning.
• Intake points — one loading level, or several.
• Anchoring location — what the building and jobsite allow.

Send us these details and we can help you plan the system.

Which Demolition Chute Size Do You Need?

HodChutes offers 21″, 26″, and 33″ HDPE demolition chutes. Size should reflect the actual project, not a single factor.

21″ Demolition Chutes

Consider a 21″ demolition chute when the debris is smaller and the expected volume is lower.

26″ Demolition Chutes

Consider a 26″ demolition chute as debris size, debris volume, system height, or the number of intake points increases.

33″ Demolition Chutes

Consider a 33″ demolition chute when the project involves the largest debris or highest debris volume and a larger opening is important to the system.

The diameter shouldn’t be chosen from one factor alone. Weigh the debris type and size, volume, chute height, dumpster distance, intake points, and anchoring location together.

Build a Complete Demolition Chute System

Depending on the project, a demolition chute system can include:

• 21″, 26″, or 33″ HDPE chute sections;
• intake hoppers for one or multiple loading points;
• roof/parapet, window, balcony, floor, or scaffold anchors;
• manual or electric winches; and
• additional components for the system layout.

Before ordering, plan the full path from loading point to dumpster: Where will debris enter? → How far will it travel? → Where will the chute be supported? → Where will it discharge?

Demolition Chute Installation and Support

The installation method depends on the structure, chute length, anchor point, intake locations, and system configuration.

HodChutes provides a detailed installation guide, step-by-step installation videos, and 24/7 virtual support. You can send photos or videos of the jobsite when you need help reviewing your setup. Always follow the installation guide and the safety requirements that apply to your specific project.

Why Use a Demolition Chute?

A demolition chute creates a designated, contained path for moving debris from an elevated work area to a collection point below. A properly planned system can help crews reduce repeated manual handling, keep debris contained during removal, maintain a more organized site, and move material efficiently from height to a dumpster. The right system depends on the actual project, debris, building, and jobsite conditions.

Demolition Chute Safety and OSHA Requirements

Federal OSHA regulations include requirements for enclosed chutes when materials are dropped more than 20 feet outside a building’s exterior walls. Additional federal, state, local, or site-specific requirements may also apply.

Contractors should review the requirements that apply to their specific project and follow the installation guide for the chute system. For official federal requirements, review OSHA Standard 1926.252 — Disposal of Waste Materials.

Demolition Chute Pricing

The cost of a demolition chute system depends on the chute diameter, total length, intake hoppers, anchor setup, winch requirements, and other components. For detailed pricing and system examples, visit the Construction Debris Chute Price List.

HodChutes sells demolition chute systems you can own and reuse across projects. Contact us with your project details for help selecting the size, total length, anchor configuration, and accessories you need.

Get a Quote for Demolition Chutes

To help plan your system, provide: project location; building or chute height; debris type and size; expected debris volume; distance to the dumpster; number of intake hoppers; available anchoring location; and any manual or electric winch needs.

Request a quote for your demolition chute system.