How long do you get to keep a dumpster?

• <div><p>The average dumpster rental duration is between five and 14 days. However, you can rent a dumpster for as long as you need it, whether that’s a few days or several months. Dumpster rental companies charge by the day, week, or month, so you can choose the most suitable duration for your project. </p></div>

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Q: Do I need shipping insurance?

• <div><p>Yes, you need shipping insurance. Don&rsquo;t hesitate; it&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/moving-insurance-worth-cost.htm">worth the cost</a>. There&rsquo;s always a chance for accidents and errors when transporting household goods, so it's good to be prepared for various circumstances, including bad weather, loss, and disabled ships at sea. Some providers include insurance in their rental prices while others add it separately. It&rsquo;s also a smart idea to check in with your renters or homeowners insurance provider and ask about coverage included in your policy. </p><p> </p></div>

Q: How much can a 6x10 dump trailer hold?

• <div><p>The amount a 6-by-10-foot dump trailer can hold varies depending on the model. Generally, however, they can hold at least 4 cubic yards of waste with a load capacity of at least 4,000 lbs. This is around 1/4 to 1/2 the amount a standard junk removal truck can hold. It&rsquo;s also considerably less than the most common dumpster size of 20 cubic yards.</p></div>

Q: How long can I rent a truck or container?

• <div><p>Rental periods range from one day to several weeks. Confirm terms with the rental company.</p></div>

Q: What are the most common sizes of roll-off dumpsters?

• <div><p>Every company has different types of roll-off dumpsters available. Typically, however, you can find 10-yard, 20-yard, 30-yard, and 40-yard dumpsters for rent or purchase.</p></div>

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Great Customer service!!! They definitely helped me get materials delivered quickly so that I could finish a diy project. They were also reasonable on the price for service compared to others.
Rocky Mountain Refuse, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2025
Our tech, Damon Morrison, was very informative and professional. Service was scheduled very promptly.
Bulwark Exterminating, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2024
Lesha did an awesome service today.She let me know she was on her way came to the door and was super friendly asking if there was anything else I needed etc. She was very personable and professional which I really appreciated.
Bulwark Exterminating - Albuquerque
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Reviewed in July 2024
Anthony, the owner of Premier painting provides a really good service. Anthony is very professional, polite, honest, courteous and talented. He went out of his way to make sure he understood every detail required for the job. Anthony and his worker arrived early each day and put in a full days...
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Reviewed in June 2024
Ian and Logan trimmed my Japanese maple, rose bushes, pussy willow and Arborvitae with surgeon like precision. These guys are prompt, thorough and very easy to communicate with. I highly recommend their services.
Bee Knees Agriculture
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Reviewed in July 2023
Top notch people. From the customer service in the office support team to the people in the field... CLASS ACT! I would absolutely refer any of my friends or family to Wagner Mechanical. I think the loyalty program is perfect for anyone interested in maintaining their home.
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Reviewed in April 2022
In addition to the outstanding quality of work and great value, Dee and David had the best attitude! They were professional, efficient and very reliable. They also had the best sense of humor while maintaining a professional demeanor the whole time. I highly recommend using this service. ...
Thrifty Dee's Carpentry
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Reviewed in October 2021
Great service. Very professional and contacted me in a timely manner. All around outstanding company. I would definitely recommend them for security systems work.
Sentry Solutions NM, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Excellent company! They were highly professional and provided extraordinary customer service. They kept me well informed in each part of the project, and overall I was extremely satisfied with their service. I would highly recommend them!
To the T Home Services
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Reviewed in September 2021
Excellent customer service; quickly responded to my request for a bid which resulted in a speedy install for our new house. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff.
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Dumpster Service questions, answered by experts

Yes, you need shipping insurance. Don’t hesitate; it’s worth the cost. There’s always a chance for accidents and errors when transporting household goods, so it's good to be prepared for various circumstances, including bad weather, loss, and disabled ships at sea. Some providers include insurance in their rental prices while others add it separately. It’s also a smart idea to check in with your renters or homeowners insurance provider and ask about coverage included in your policy.

The amount a 6-by-10-foot dump trailer can hold varies depending on the model. Generally, however, they can hold at least 4 cubic yards of waste with a load capacity of at least 4,000 lbs. This is around 1/4 to 1/2 the amount a standard junk removal truck can hold. It’s also considerably less than the most common dumpster size of 20 cubic yards.

The average dumpster rental duration is between five and 14 days. However, you can rent a dumpster for as long as you need it, whether that’s a few days or several months. Dumpster rental companies charge by the day, week, or month, so you can choose the most suitable duration for your project.

Rental periods range from one day to several weeks. Confirm terms with the rental company.

Every company has different types of roll-off dumpsters available. Typically, however, you can find 10-yard, 20-yard, 30-yard, and 40-yard dumpsters for rent or purchase.

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