Q: Do I need a permit for a dumpster on my property?

• <div><p>In most municipalities, you won&rsquo;t need a permit for a dumpster if it&rsquo;s parked in your driveway or yard, but this varies by location. You should always check with your local Department of Transportation or junk removal company to determine if you&rsquo;ll need a permit. If you need to park your dumpster in the street, you will likely need a permit. Permit fees for dumpsters are usually affordable, totaling between <b>$25 and $75</b>. Your garbage removal company should pull the permit for you and just pass the permit fee to you via your invoice.</p></div>

Q: What are some alternatives to installing a garbage disposal?

• <div><p>Composting can be a great alternative if you&rsquo;re looking for a way to dispose of food scraps without a garbage disposal. If you have the space in your yard, you can install a compost bin or compost pile and add food waste. After enough time and heat, the compost will break down and can be used to mulch your garden. </p><p>If you don&rsquo;t have space for compost, consider city-run programs or local companies that will pick up your food waste. </p></div>

Question 1

Do I need a permit for a dumpster on my property?

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In most municipalities, you won’t need a permit for a dumpster if it’s parked in your driveway or yard, but this varies by location. You should always check with your local Department of Transportation or junk removal company to determine if you’ll need a permit. If you need to park your dumpster in the street, you will likely need a permit. Permit fees for dumpsters are usually affordable, totaling between $25 and $75. Your garbage removal company should pull the permit for you and just pass the permit fee to you via your invoice.

Question 2

Is a dumpster safe to use?

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When used properly according to the rental safety guidelines, a dumpster is safe to use. To avoid injury, use safety precautions like work gloves and sturdy shoes, load the dumpster as recommended by the rental company with heavier items going in first, don’t overload the dumpster, and don’t put hazardous or prohibited material inside the dumpster.

Question 3

How do I find a good dumpster rental company?

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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?

Question 4

How can you reduce packaging waste?

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One of the best ways to reduce packaging waste is to purchase materials that are made using recycled materials. While these don’t eliminate waste, they do help provide uses for old packaging materials and prevent the need to collect more raw ingredients for continued manufacturing. Recycling those same products helps complete the cycle and reduces the need for new materials in the supply chain. You can also upcycle some packing materials, like cardboard and plastic, for use in crafts and organizational tools.

Question 5

What are some alternatives to installing a garbage disposal?

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Composting can be a great alternative if you’re looking for a way to dispose of food scraps without a garbage disposal. If you have the space in your yard, you can install a compost bin or compost pile and add food waste. After enough time and heat, the compost will break down and can be used to mulch your garden.

If you don’t have space for compost, consider city-run programs or local companies that will pick up your food waste.