# Overage charge: what it means

> The per-ton fee for weight above the tonnage included in your rental. The most common reason a final invoice does not match the quote. Independent and sourced…

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-17

# Overage charge

Definition
The per-ton fee for weight above the tonnage included in your rental. The most common reason a final invoice does not match the quote.

## What else to know about overage charge

A 20 yard container quoted at $350 with 2 tons included, filled with 4 tons of tile and plaster at $75 per extra ton, invoices at $500. Nothing went wrong; the quote was simply not for the load.

## Related terms
- Tipping fee — What a landfill or transfer station charges per ton to accept a load. Set regionally, and the largest single input into what a container costs you.
- Tonnage allowance — The weight included in the rental price, in tons. A commercial term set by the hauler, not a property of the container.

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Reviewed by [R. Tiwari](https://dumptergod.shop/authors/r-tiwari/) Last reviewed: 2026-08-17