How heavy is a 20-foot shipping container?

• <div><p>An empty 20-foot shipping container weighs between 3,970 and 4,850 pounds. Once you’ve added your belongings, that weight will increase significantly.</p></div>

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Q: What’s the most affordable way to haul away junk?

• <div><p>While the cost to hire a junk removal service varies, the cheapest option would be to dispose of junk on your neighborhood garbage collection day. That being said, you can only dispose of so much on those days and you&rsquo;d need to ensure the junk is being safely disposed of by referring to community guidelines for what is acceptable on garbage collection day.</p></div>

Q: Are you able to put hazardous waste in a dumpster?

• <div><p>No, you can&rsquo;t place hazardous waste in a dumpster unless you specifically ordered a dumpster for hazardous waste removal. If the dumpster company finds hazardous waste that it didn&rsquo;t approve for dumping, the company will return the waste to you, and you&rsquo;ll likely face a fine for illegal dumping.</p></div>

Q: How do I know what size dumpster I need?

• <div><p>The best way to determine the best dumpster size for your project is to speak with the <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/dumpster-rental/">dumpster rental company</a>. These professionals have specific experience with fitting heavy and bulky items in their dumpsters and how to dispose of each item safely and legally. In most cases, the dumpster company will err on the side of caution and advise you to size up to avoid overage charges. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take to deliver and pick up a dumpster?

• <div><p>Most services deliver within 24-48 hours of booking. Pickup is scheduled based on rental duration, typically from a few days to several weeks.</p></div>

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Reviewed in March 2024
Brandon did a great job and was great to work with. His price was very good for the service he performed.
Woodward Pressure Washing
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Reviewed in April 2023
Very professional and excellent quality of service. Very fairly priced.
Be Blessed Lawn Care and Landscaping
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Reviewed in March 2015
Matlock did the job turnkey (they handled all electrical and sub-contracting gas line installation and home plumbing refit). This was a difficult installation - as we knew at the beginning it would be a challenge due to our existing gas lines and utility locations - they handled every aspect of...
MATLOCK ELECTRIC CO INC
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Reviewed in March 2014
They were just great. They were easy to deal with and the service was great.
Weather Barr Windows & Doors
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Reviewed in June 2012
They were very good with it and very inexpensive. They give good service and they are also servicing our children who live over here. They are very good and cordial. They do things on time. They are excellent. Their price was excellent. We had quotes from other companies but they wanted to...
Dave's Heating & Air Conditioning
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We have the experience, and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Maverick Man DumpStars strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service-oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"They helped during horrible tornado got the dumpster immediately and dumped and returned . I would highly recommend"

Janice S on June 2024

"They helped during horrible tornado got the dumpster immediately and dumped and returned . I would highly recommend"

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Dumpster Service questions, answered by experts

While the cost to hire a junk removal service varies, the cheapest option would be to dispose of junk on your neighborhood garbage collection day. That being said, you can only dispose of so much on those days and you’d need to ensure the junk is being safely disposed of by referring to community guidelines for what is acceptable on garbage collection day.

No, you can’t place hazardous waste in a dumpster unless you specifically ordered a dumpster for hazardous waste removal. If the dumpster company finds hazardous waste that it didn’t approve for dumping, the company will return the waste to you, and you’ll likely face a fine for illegal dumping.

The best way to determine the best dumpster size for your project is to speak with the dumpster rental company. These professionals have specific experience with fitting heavy and bulky items in their dumpsters and how to dispose of each item safely and legally. In most cases, the dumpster company will err on the side of caution and advise you to size up to avoid overage charges.

An empty 20-foot shipping container weighs between 3,970 and 4,850 pounds. Once you’ve added your belongings, that weight will increase significantly.

Most services deliver within 24-48 hours of booking. Pickup is scheduled based on rental duration, typically from a few days to several weeks.

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