Trash Chutes

Trash chutes provide a direct route for moving debris from elevated work areas to a dumpster or collection point below.

HodChutes offers heavy-duty HDPE trash chutes for sale in 21″, 26″, and 33″ diameters. Systems can be configured with intake hoppers, anchors, manual or electric winches, and other components based on the project.

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

HodChutes delivers across the United States within five days and provides a detailed installation guide, installation videos, and 24/7 virtual support.

Need help choosing a trash chute? Send us your project details and request a quote.

Which Trash Chute Size Do You Need?

HodChutes offers 21″, 26″, and 33″ HDPE trash chutes.

21″ Trash Chutes

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

26″ Trash Chutes

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

33″ Trash Chutes

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

The diameter should not be chosen from one factor alone. Consider:

• debris type and size;
• debris volume;
• chute height;
• distance to the dumpster;
• number of intake hoppers; and
• available anchoring location.

Not sure which size you need? Send us your project details and we can help you plan the system.

Build a Complete Trash Chute System

A complete trash chute system may require more than chute sections.

Depending on the project, a 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 required for the system layout.

Before ordering, plan the complete path from the loading point to the dumpster:

Where will debris enter? → How far will it travel? → Where will the chute be supported? → Where will the debris exit?

Trash Chute Pricing

The cost of a trash 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.

Contact us with your project details for help selecting the trash chute size, total system length, anchor configuration, and accessories you need.

Trash 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. Customers can send pictures or videos of the jobsite when they need help reviewing their setup.

Always follow the installation guide and the safety requirements that apply to the specific project.

Why Use a Trash Chute?

A trash chute creates a designated path for moving debris from an elevated work area to a collection point below.

A properly planned system can help:

• reduce repeated manual handling of debris;
• keep debris contained during removal;
• maintain a more organized work area; and
• move material from elevated levels to a dumpster or collection point.

The right system depends on the actual project, debris, building, and jobsite conditions.

Trash Chute Safety and OSHA Requirements

OSHA requires an enclosed chute when materials are dropped more than 20 feet to a point outside a building’s exterior walls. Additional requirements may apply depending on the type of work and jobsite.

Contractors should review the federal, state, local, and jobsite safety 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.

Get a Quote for Trash Chutes for Sale

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
• manual or electric winch needs.

Request a quote for your trash chute system.