How do I find a good dumpster rental company?

• <div><p>Finding the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/3-things-know-about-dumpster-rental.htm">right dumpster rental company</a> for your needs requires interviewing companies to ask about rental timelines, costs, and weight limits. Here are some questions you can ask a dumpster rental company you’re considering:</p><ul><li><p>How long are your standard rental contracts? Can I extend it?</p></li><li><p>What is the maximum weight your dumpsters can hold?</p></li><li><p>Does the rental include dumping fees?</p></li><li><p>Do I need a permit, and will you pull it for me?</p></li><li><p>Will you protect my driveway from damage?</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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: Is it better to hire movers or move by myself?

• <div><p>Generally, you should hire movers when moving large, heavy objects. Professional movers can take much of the work off your hands and remove the risk of personal injury. But if you&rsquo;re only moving a few light items, you can save money by making the move on your own and renting a moving truck.</p></div>

Q: What size dumpster should I rent for my project?

• <div><p>Avoid placing hazardous materials, chemicals, and electronics in dumpsters. Consult your provider's specific guidelines for detailed restrictions.</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>

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Reviewed in July 2025
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.
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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...
Premier Painting
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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

Generally, you should hire movers when moving large, heavy objects. Professional movers can take much of the work off your hands and remove the risk of personal injury. But if you’re only moving a few light items, you can save money by making the move on your own and renting a moving truck.

Finding the right dumpster rental company for your needs requires interviewing companies to ask about rental timelines, costs, and weight limits. Here are some questions you can ask a dumpster rental company you’re considering:

How long are your standard rental contracts? Can I extend it?
What is the maximum weight your dumpsters can hold?
Does the rental include dumping fees?
Do I need a permit, and will you pull it for me?
Will you protect my driveway from damage?

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.

Avoid placing hazardous materials, chemicals, and electronics in dumpsters. Consult your provider's specific guidelines for detailed restrictions.

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

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