Is it worth hiring a professional for garbage removal?

• <div><p>Garbage removal is a project you can do yourself, but hiring a professional to get the job done is often worthwhile. Depending on the type and amount of junk, you could be looking at a very labor-intensive job, dumping fees, dumpster charges, and potentially unsafe working conditions. Hiring a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/7-signs-quality-junk-removal-services.htm">professional junk removal company</a> not only saves you time and energy and keeps you safe, but it also means you don’t have to worry about carting the junk away or coordinating a dumpster and getting a permit for it.</p></div>

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Q: Can you throw a washer and dryer in a dumpster rental?

• <div><p>Policies vary on what you can throw in a dumpster rental. Some companies will accept large appliances, although you may need to take steps to prepare the washer and dryer for disposal. Some companies don&rsquo;t allow large appliances in their dumpsters at all, so it&rsquo;s best to ask the rental company beforehand to find out what its policy is.</p></div>

Q: How do I get the most out of my dumpster?

• <div><p>To get the most out of your dumpster rental, regardless of its placement, you should review what you can put in it and strategically organize your disposal. For instance, putting large items on the bottom helps you save space when it comes to the little stuff at the end of the project.</p></div>

Q: What can you put in a dumpster rental?

• <div><p>Although there&rsquo;s a long list of items you can put in a rented dumpster, several items aren&rsquo;t allowed. Most dumpster rental companies won&rsquo;t allow paint cans, refrigerators, medical waste, household cleaners, hot water tanks, oil or fuel, and tires in their dumpsters. However, most let you dump furniture, wood, yard debris, small appliances, excess trash, and construction waste.</p></div>

Q: Is it cheaper to get a dumpster or go to the dump?

• <div><p>It depends on the amount of trash you need to unload. Generally, renting a dumpster is more cost-effective than taking trash to the dump yourself if you are dealing with a significant amount of waste. For a small carload worth of junk, it is far cheaper to bring it to the dump yourself.</p></div>

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