When your crew is tearing off a roof in Little Rock, gutting a historic storefront in Fort Smith, or renovating a mid-rise apartment in Fayetteville, you need a fast, safe way to move debris from upper floors to a dumpster below. A trash chute Arkansas contractors can count on keeps workers off the ladder with armfuls of shingles, cuts cleanup time, and keeps your site in line with OSHA's enclosed-chute rule. EasyChute ships our woven, coated poly fabric debris chutes — free of charge — to job sites anywhere in the state, from Texarkana to Jonesboro.
This page walks you through why Arkansas crews rely on a construction trash chute, how to pick the right section length for the buildings you work on, how to set it up without any rental equipment, and how to place your order online today.
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Why Arkansas Crews Use a Fabric Trash Chute
Arkansas construction and renovation work spans a wide range of building types. Downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock have multi-story commercial buildings and older brick structures that regularly need interior gut-outs or facade work. Fayetteville and Bentonville — the fast-growing northwest corner of the state — have seen a wave of residential and mixed-use construction as the region has expanded. Fort Smith's older building stock means plenty of plaster-and-lath tearouts and roof replacements on two- and three-story homes. Jonesboro and Pine Bluff carry their own share of aging houses and commercial strips that need updating.
In every one of those settings, the debris problem is the same: drywall, old insulation, plaster, roofing shingles, and wood scraps need to get from an upper floor to a dumpster at ground level. Carrying loads down a ladder or tossing material off a roof edge is slow, dangerous, and often a code violation. A debris chute turns that process into a straight drop — debris goes in at the top, lands in the container below, and your crew stays where they're working.
Arkansas's climate adds another reason to keep things moving. Summers are hot and humid, which means outdoor work is best wrapped up before midday heat peaks. The faster your cleanup moves, the more flexibility your schedule has. In winter, a heavy ice event can make a multi-day job site delay costly. A lightweight chute that packs small and sets up in minutes helps you make the most of every workable day.
The OSHA 20-Foot Enclosed-Chute Rule
Federal OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.252(a) states that when material is dropped more than 20 feet to any point outside the exterior walls of a building, an enclosed chute must be used. That threshold is easy to hit: a standard two-story house puts the eave line at roughly 20 feet, and any debris dropped from a third-floor window or a commercial rooftop is almost certainly over that limit.
EasyChute's construction trash chutes meet or exceed applicable OSHA regulations. Each section overlaps the next by 1.5 feet at every joint, so dust and debris stay inside the chute rather than escaping at connection points. If you have questions about how Arkansas state and local authorities interpret or enforce safety requirements on your specific project, check with your local building department or site safety officer — requirements can vary by municipality and project type.
Choosing the Right Trash Chute Section for Arkansas Buildings
EasyChute sections come in three lengths, and the right combination depends on how tall your building is:
- 10 ft section ≈ one story. The EasyChute Lite-Duty 10 ft Section ($99) works well for single-story additions, low-slope roof work, or shorter drop distances where you just need a quick, contained path to your dumpster. For heavier loads like shingles or plaster, step up to the EasyChute Heavy-Duty 10 ft Section ($149).
- 25 ft section ≈ two and a half stories. The EasyChute 25 ft Section ($277) covers most two-story residential work in one piece — ideal for the craftsman bungalows and older two-story homes common across central and eastern Arkansas.
- 50 ft section ≈ five stories. The EasyChute 50 ft Section ($596) reaches commercial and mixed-use buildings in Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Fort Smith. You can also connect multiple sections using the four woven loops at the top and bottom of each piece, linked with carabiners or quick-connects, for any drop height you need.
Not sure what you need? A simple rule: count the stories you're dropping from, multiply by 10, and that's your minimum footage. Add a section if you're anchoring above the roofline or if the dumpster is set back from the building wall. Sections weigh under 3 lbs (10 ft), under 8 lbs (25 ft), and under 15 lbs (50 ft), so hauling extras to the job is never a burden.
Setting Up Your EasyChute on an Arkansas Job Site
One of the most common questions crews ask is whether they need special hardware or a rental frame to run a debris chute. With EasyChute, the answer is no. Here's how a typical setup goes:
- Position your dumpster or debris container directly below the drop point — a window, roof edge, scaffold platform, or fire escape landing.
- Attach the top section using the four woven loops at the top of the chute. Tie off or hook to a scaffold rail, window frame anchor, or roof edge anchor point with rope, carabiners, or straps you already have on the job.
- Add a hopper (optional but recommended). A standard 32-gallon commercial trash can with the bottom removed drops neatly into the top opening and keeps debris from scattering as workers load the chute.
- Connect additional sections if needed. Loop-to-loop connections with carabiners link sections together. Each joint overlaps 1.5 ft to keep the chute sealed.
- Adjust length with the middle shortening straps. If the chute is hanging too long or you want to angle the bottom toward the dumpster opening, the shortening straps let you dial in the position.
- Load debris from the top and let gravity do the rest. The 22-inch diameter opening handles drywall sheets, bundled shingles, insulation batts, plaster chunks, and wood scraps.
When the job is done, fold the chute — a 10 ft section fits in a drawer or small storage box — and bring it to the next site. EasyChute sections are reusable job after job.
Order a Trash Chute for Your Arkansas Job Site
Every order ships free to any address in Arkansas, whether that's a residential reroofing job in Conway, a commercial gut-out in Springdale, or a multi-family renovation in Hot Springs. EasyChute sells at fixed online prices — no quotes, no callbacks, no haggling. Browse the full selection at our online shop, or call us at 855-902-4883 (Mon–Fri, 8 AM–10 PM Eastern) if you'd like to talk through section sizes before you order. You can also reach us by email at orders@easychute.com or through our contact page.
Have questions about how the chute connects, what debris it handles, or how to rig the hopper? Visit our FAQ page for answers to the most common questions we hear from contractors across the country. And if you work across state lines, check out our pages for neighboring states like Arizona and California — every order ships free no matter where the job site lands.
Frequently asked questions
Does EasyChute ship trash chutes to job sites anywhere in Arkansas?
Yes. EasyChute ships free to any job site in Arkansas — residential, commercial, or industrial. You order online at a fixed price and we ship directly to the address you provide, whether it's in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Jonesboro, or anywhere else in the state.
Which section length is right for a two-story house reroofing job in Arkansas?
For a standard two-story home, the 25 ft section is usually the right choice — it covers roughly two and a half stories in a single piece with no connections needed. If you're working on a taller two-story or need a little extra reach to clear a wide eave, linking two 10 ft sections to the bottom gives you added flexibility.
Does an Arkansas job site need an enclosed chute by law?
Federal OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.252(a) requires an enclosed chute when material is dropped more than 20 feet outside a building's exterior walls. Most work above two stories triggers that rule. For specific requirements on your project, check with your local building department or site safety officer, as local enforcement may add additional requirements.
Can one person set up the EasyChute without renting any equipment?
Yes. The chute hangs from a window frame, roof edge, scaffold rail, or fire escape using the woven loops at the top — no outriggers, frames, or hoists required. A 25 ft section weighs under 8 lbs, so one worker can carry and hang it without assistance. A 32-gallon trash can with the bottom removed works as a hopper if you want to keep the loading end tidy.
What kinds of construction debris can I run through an EasyChute?
EasyChute is built for common renovation and construction debris: roofing shingles, drywall, plaster and lath, wood scraps, and insulation. The 22-inch diameter opening handles bulky pieces, and the tear-resistant woven, coated poly fabric stands up to the sharp edges and rough surfaces typical of demolition work.