What size dumpster do I need?

• <div><p>Most people who rent a dumpster choose a 20-yard dumpster, which should be large enough for the following:</p><ul><li><p>Bathroom remodels</p></li><li><p>Home cleanouts</p></li><li><p>Roof replacement</p></li><li><p>Large-scale landscaping projects</p></li></ul><p>A 10-yard dumpster is suitable for the following projects:</p><ul><li><p>Small bathroom remodel</p></li><li><p>Patio or deck demolition</p></li><li><p>Small landscaping projects</p></li></ul><p>You might need a 30- or 40-yard dumpster for the following projects:</p><ul><li><p>Large construction projects</p></li><li><p>Large demolition projects</p></li><li><p>Whole home renovations</p></li></ul><p>You can ask your local dumpster rental company what size dumpster you need based on the specific project you have lined up.</p></div>

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Q: What is the cheapest way to haul away junk?

• <div><p>The most cost-effective way to haul junk is to load it into a truck and take it to your local waste disposal facility yourself. If you don&rsquo;t have the proper vehicle, consider renting a dumpster and filling it yourself; the dumpster rental company will remove it once it is full. Junk removal services are typically the most expensive way to haul away junk, but also the most time-efficient method that requires the least manual labor from you.</p></div>

Q: What restrictions are there on items placed in rental dumpsters?

• <div><p>Typical rentals are weekly but extendable by request. Always inquire about extra days ahead of time.</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: Can you put bricks in your trash can?

• <div><p>Depending on the rules and regulations set by your local municipality or sanitation company, you might be able to place a small amount of bricks in your regular garbage. However, you should call your local government or sanitation company first to double-check. If it&rsquo;s not allowed, or you&rsquo;d prefer to recycle them, you can haul them to a recycling facility or hire a trash removal company to pick them up and bring them in for recycling for you.</p></div>

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Dumpster Service questions, answered by experts

The most cost-effective way to haul junk is to load it into a truck and take it to your local waste disposal facility yourself. If you don’t have the proper vehicle, consider renting a dumpster and filling it yourself; the dumpster rental company will remove it once it is full. Junk removal services are typically the most expensive way to haul away junk, but also the most time-efficient method that requires the least manual labor from you.

Typical rentals are weekly but extendable by request. Always inquire about extra days ahead of time.

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.

Depending on the rules and regulations set by your local municipality or sanitation company, you might be able to place a small amount of bricks in your regular garbage. However, you should call your local government or sanitation company first to double-check. If it’s not allowed, or you’d prefer to recycle them, you can haul them to a recycling facility or hire a trash removal company to pick them up and bring them in for recycling for you.

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.

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