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Although there’s a long list of items you can put in a rented dumpster, several items aren’t allowed. Most dumpster rental companies won’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.

The four-box method for cleaning out an estate is a technique that can make large-scale projects more manageable. This method uses four boxes to separate items into four categories: items to dispose of, items to give away, items to keep, and items to relocate. You can sort items before a professional estate cleaner comes in to save time and money.

To clean an estate, start by locating all important documents, which you’ll need to sort through. Have the mail forwarded, change the locks, and take inventory of the entire estate. Once you know what you’re dealing with, create a plan and a timeline for the cleanout. Start clearing out rooms and sorting items to donate, sell, or get rid of. Finally, deep clean the property.

Most people who rent a dumpster choose a 20-yard dumpster, which should be large enough for the following:

• Bathroom remodels

• Home cleanouts

• Roof replacement

• Large-scale landscaping projects

A 10-yard dumpster is suitable for the following projects:

• Small bathroom remodel

• Patio or deck demolition

• Small landscaping projects

You might need a 30- or 40-yard dumpster for the following projects:

• Large construction projects

• Large demolition projects

• Whole home renovations

You can ask your local dumpster rental company what size dumpster you need based on the specific project you have lined up.