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Dumpster rental basics

If you're taking on a large demolition or cleaning job, you may want to consider hiring a dumpster rental service to help contain and dispose of all that trash. 

A typical rental service will provide "roll-away dumpster," a large metal container on wheels with an open top to put your trash. The rental company will deliver the container to your property, and you can instruct the driver to drop off the dumpster at a specific location. You can then begin filling the container with your trash up to the maximum load limit. Once you're finished, simply call up your rental company and arrange for a pick up. The service will then take the trash and dispose of it in a materials recovery facility or landfill.

Dumpsters come in a multitude of sizes, depending on the company you select. Most come in 15 yards, 20 yards, 30 yards and 40 yards. Selecting the correct dumpster size for your job will save you money and time. Selecting a too-large dumpster will cost extra money, while selecting a dumpster that is too small will require you to schedule additional hauls and delivery. Keep in mind that each cubic yard holds about 15 kitchen-sized trash bags or 6 large trash bags. If you're unsure about the right size of dumpster you'll need, many dumpster companies will help you decide based on the specifics of your job.

Some companies also offer green options. While many companies will provide a separate container for recyclable trash, many offer to sort out your trash into recyclables and donation items for you. This service may be offered at an additional cost or bundled into your quote.

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What to consider when renting

Most municipalities do not require a permit for dumpster rental, but you'll need to check with your town or city about their particular regulations.

Additionally, dumpsters can become very heavy once full and may cause damage to your driveway, pavement or lawn. Ultimately, you are responsible for any damage the dumpster causes to your property, not the dumpster service. In order to prevent damage, place a large piece of plywood under the wheels of the dumpster to help distribute the weight.

You'll also need to take note of the items you place into the dumpster. You cannot dispose of any hazardous waste, chemical products, pesticides or radioactive material. Any flammable materials are also prohibited, such as aerosol cans, propane tanks or motor oil. Check with your service for more specifics about what you can and cannot place into the dumpster. 

With most rental services, you pay for the delivery of the container, the weight of the trash and the haul. The cost varies depending on location, length of rental and size of the container rented. Local costs, such as landfill costs and dumping taxes by the municipality, also affect the price.

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Choosing a dumpster rental service

Don't hire just anyone with a container on wheels to take care of your trash removal. Here are some tips:

  • Decide what you need. What kind of job do you need the trash container for? How much trash will you have? Determine your needs first and then start looking for a suitable company.
  • Do your research. You can also search the member reviews on Angi to find a reliable dumpster service in your area that won't change you an arm and a leg for services you won't need.
  • Disposal. Find out how the trash will be disposed. Will it go in a landfill? Will it be taken to the appropriate recycling facility?
  • Contact the best. To ensure a good price get three quotes from Dumpster Rental Services near you here.

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Real User Reviews for Dumpster Service Companies

  • The Green Dumpster LLC
    5.0
    I rented the 9 yard dumpster -- perfect for my garage clean-out. Aside from the hydraulic fluid that leaked onto my concrete driveway from the service truck that delivered my bin (sigh), these guys were great! There were no surprise charges when I returned my bin. These guys are legit and I wouldn't hesitate to call on them again.
    - Aron C.
  • Affordable Dumpsters
    5.0
    Great! It was a last minute need, we called the day before and they were able to drop off right when we needed it. They were clear with the size of space they needed to be able to drop if off. They were the best priced. And when we needed it an extra day, there was zero issue. Would absolutely use again.
    - Lauren B.
  • Trash & Refresh Dumpster Service
    5.0
    I could not have been more pleased with the entire experience. Ed and the young lady helping him were both fantastic. They were friendly, professional, and courteous. I had the dumpster dropped off early Saturday morning and filled it (neatly) to the brim that day. When I returned the next morning I discovered that the local scavengers had gone through the contents haphazardly and that I needed to move things around to get the garbage below the fill line again. When I called Trash and Refresh to let them know about it and that they could pick it up first thing on Monday morning, Ed did one better and came out Sunday evening to pick it up. Now, I wouldn't rely on that being the norm, after all the people there have lives too, but just the fact that they are willing to do that when they can says a lot. I would not hesitate to hire them again. You won't be disappointed.
    - Marie R.
  • Greenway Dumpsters
    5.0
    I would absolutley recommend Greenway Dumpsters. The customer service was awesome. The people I spoke with were very friendly and helpful. The price was better than the others. I called two other places first and could tell they were not worried if I rented from them or not, customer service was not good in my opinion. Greenway was more attentive to my needs. I would definitely recommend them.
    - Pamela C.
  • Junk Chunkers, LLC
    5.0
    It took a couple of phone calls, but the 12-cubic-foot dumpster was delivered. We were grateful because other junk services said they were too busy in the week that we called. We filled the dumpster, and then had to leave before they could come back for it, but Junk Chunkers picked it up again and phoned us to say everything went fine. We wished we could've gotten a larger one (we could have filled it, no problem!), but we simply didn't have the funds for something bigger.
    - ANNE S.

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