Astounding Dumpster to Pool Conversion

You'd love to have a backyard swimming pool but are deterred by the costs. Is there an affordable option? If you happen to be New Orleans based architect/designer Stefan Beese, there is a solution. Witness his step-by-step transformation of a Dumpster into a stylish pool the whole family can enjoy.

One advantage of a Dumpster pool is that it only needs approximately a 8 x 24 feet space which is perfect for shotgun houses with narrow lots. This lot had a 2-3 foot decline so Beese had to excavate 24 inches to level the location for the installation.

Once the pool area has been dug out and leveled off, a thick layer of limestone gravel is put down to support and protect the Dumpster base.

The Dumpster is transported to the site and placed in the designed plot. A used Dumpster that is twenty two feet long and seven feet wide can run you anywhere from $1,000-$2,500. Beese was lucky to find one in excellent condition with no rust or dent damage.