# Weight limits and overage | DumpsterGod

> Overage is the commonest reason an invoice does not match a quote. The limit is set by the truck’s legal axle weight, not by how much the container will…

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-17

# Weight limits and overage

Overage is the commonest reason an invoice does not match a quote. The limit is set by the truck’s legal axle weight, not by how much the container will physically hold.

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