Concrete Washout Containers and Pans: Sizes and Capacities
CleanSite has four concrete washout containers: a 6 yard container, a 9 yard container, a 1.5 yard pan and a 2.5 yard pan. The containers hold more, so they’re better for steady truck traffic. The pans fit tight sites, and the 1.5 yard pan fits under a pump hopper.
- EPA, NPDES and BMP compliant
- Delivery, pick-up and disposal handled
- Containers and pans from 1.5 to 9 cubic yards
Pick the right washout container
Concrete washout container and pan sizes compared
| Size | Type | Liquid capacity | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 cubic yards | Container | 1,700 gallons | Large sites and heavy pour schedules |
| 6 cubic yards | Container | 1,200 gallons | Steady truck traffic, multi-day pours |
| 2.5 cubic yards | Pan | 475 gallons | Most ready-mix pours |
| 1.5 cubic yards | Pan | 300 gallons | Tight sites, single pours, under a pump hopper |
What every CleanSite container has in common
- Watertight. Wash water and slurry stay inside, with less spillage than a dug pit.
- Built for daily abuse. Every container is constructed to withstand rigorous job site activities.
- Moved when you need it. If the pour moves, call us and we’ll move the container. No hassle. See portable washout containers.
- Small footprint. The pans fit tight job sites, and the 1.5 yard pan slides under a pump truck hopper.
- Serviced, not sold. We deliver it, pick it up full and handle the washout.
What the different names mean
Contractors call the same thing a washout container, pan, bin, box or tub. It’s all the same idea. What matters is how much it holds, whether it’s watertight, and who’s emptying it.
Washout containers
Big steel containers for heavier pour days. CleanSite’s 6 and 9 yard containers hold 1,200 and 1,700 gallons.
Washout pans
Steel pans made to sit low under a chute. CleanSite’s 1.5 and 2.5 yard pans are this type, and the 1.5 yard pan is the one that fits under a pump hopper.
Bins and boxes you buy
Plastic or corrugated boxes with a liner. You’ll own the box, and your crew’s stuck with the hardened concrete and the disposal.
Which size should you order?
Start with the yardage you’re pouring and how many trucks will wash out before the next pick-up. For heavy pour days, use a 6 or 9 yard container. For pump work, the 1.5 yard pan is the one that fits under the hopper, and the ready-mix trucks feeding the pump get their own container.
Walk through it step by step in what size concrete washout container do I need, or call 845-781-4-PAN with the yardage and the project and we’ll size it with you. It’s a quick call.
Washout container FAQ
How big is a concrete washout container?
CleanSite’s range runs from a 1.5 cubic yard pan that holds 300 gallons up to a 9 cubic yard container that holds 1,700 gallons.
Do concrete washout containers need to be sealed?
They’ve got to hold liquid without leaking. CleanSite containers are watertight, so wash water stays inside instead of soaking into the ground.
Do I have to buy a washout container?
No. CleanSite brings the container, picks it up and handles the washout, so you never own or clean it. See how our concrete washout service works.
Can the container be moved on site?
Yes. Call us and we’ll do it.
Related pages
Request a concrete washout container
Tell us the jobsite, the pour date, the expected yardage and whether you have ready-mix trucks, a pump or both. We will match the size and set up delivery.
Send us your job details
We’ll call you back with a container size and delivery time. In a hurry? Call 845-781-4-PAN.