Everything you need to know about dumpster rental services

Are you planning an extensive renovation at your home or office space? Dumpster rental services are available for you if you are looking forward to a spring cleaning of your place which usually generates a lot of waste. With a professional dumpster rental service, you have the option of having a dumpster placed right at your driveway for disposal of anything you want to get rid of. Renting a dumpster will save you the cost of renting a truck, and you can avoid making numerous trips to the local dump for disposing of articles and wastes.

But the fact of the matter about dumpster rental prices is that they are dependent on many variables. There are a few key aspects that you need to consider before calling around for price quotes and services offered.  As a homeowner or a contractor, you need to be aware of all the factors that add up for the pricing of the dumpster rental service. The size of the dumpster required, the duration of the rental, location cost, weight of the waste materials and the cost to dump at the local landfill are some of the major contributing factors for the price quotation of a dumpster rental service.

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For your dumpster rental 101, read on!

Size matters

The first and the foremost objective you need to clear wrap your head around; knowing the size of the dumpster you will need. A major mistake by homeowners and contractors alike is ordering a bigger dumpster than what is necessary. This results in you paying more than what should be, that too for a half-filled dumpster. Most of the professional dumpster rental companies offer up a number of dumpster sizes for your requirements and only after careful consideration you can be sure about what size you need to get.

• 10-yard dumpsters - are the ones you need for small remodeling projects and medium clean-outs. A deck under 300 square feet or a shingle roof removal of less than 1500 square feet requires a 10-yard dumpster. These hold 10 cubic yards of material or 3 pick-up trucks full of debris.
• 20-yard dumpsters - are for medium sized remodeling projects. Any major clean-outs require around a 20-yard dumpster. They hold 20 cubic yards of material or 6 pick-up trucks full of debris. 
• 30-yard dumpsters - are used for commercial purposes or new constructions at your home or office space. These dumpsters hold 30 cubic yards of material or 9 pick-up trucks full of debris.
• 40-yard dumpsters - are strictly for industrial purposes. You can invest in 40-yard dumpsters when you are doing a complete window or siding renovation. 40 cubic yards of holding capacity roughly translates into 12 pick-up trucks full of debris.   

For even smaller cleaning and renovation purposes, you have the option of going for even smaller sized dumpsters including 4 yards and 6-yard ones.

Nature of the trash

Dumpster company policies differ from each other. That makes it highly essential to consider the type of trash you will be generating. In most cases to avoid dumping problems at the local landfill, materials like gravel and rubbish-fills cannot get mixed with other materials. Heavier items cost more to dump. So the weight of the materials should be carefully considered as well. Open a line of communication with your dumpster rental service and inquire about the pricing protocols depending on the nature of your trash.

Safe disposal

Your dumpster rental company will have protocols in place for safe and scientific disposal of wastes. But the safety starts with you. We need to take care of our environment together! It is illegal by law in many states to dump hazardous materials like pesticides and chemical products including oil filters, radioactive materials, solvents, and paints. A general rule of thumb is to avoid dumping industry disruptors flammable liquids like aerosol canisters, propane tanks, motor/transmission/lubricating and hydraulic oils along with solvents and gasoline.

Additionally, you need to inquire about the dumping of antifreeze mixtures, refrigerators, medical wastes, dead animals, sealed barrels and cylinders containing potentially harmful chemical products. The safety of disposal starts with you. So be ethical before you incur penalties through the State and Federal laws.

Head to head comparisons

It is always a great idea to compare the price quotations from two or more local dumpster rental firms. You can negotiate the price through communication. At times special discount pricing is offered by many service providers to commercial contractors, military personnel, war veterans and members of certain organizations. Making sure of all the aspects is a surefire way to save on your expenditure. Dumpster rental companies add on to the pricing through overcharge fees, tipping and late fees as well as fuel surcharges. Don’t engage in “one-stop shopping” instead make room and invest time in comparing the prices for different dumpster rental companies. You can ask for reviews and ratings for the rental organization you have chosen.

Miscellaneous considerations

You need to be aware of certain extra factors as well. A professional dumpster rental company will be ready on your order and pick-up within 5 minutes of your call, but it is always advisable to inquire at least 48 hours before the start of the renovation work. Communicate with the customer service representative and go over the logistics and your specific requirements to avoid future hassles and overcharges.

You might additionally require a permit from the city or the police station depending on where you will have your dumpster placed and the final dumping in a specific landfill. If you put the dumpster in your property, you can do away with the permit, but whenever you occupy a public space, you need to get an authorization from the civic body responsible for maintenance of public property. If you plan well in advance, you do not need to be present onsite for delivery or pick-up of your trash and waste materials.

Life is already complicated as it is! Keeping in mind all tithe points mentioned above before investing in a dumpster rental service will allow you for a trouble free dumping of your waste.