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Complete Guide For Dumpster Rentals

Whether you're doing a major home renovation or you're involved in some other type of construction project it is quite likely that you'll need to rent a dumpster of some kind to collect all of the debris that these types of projects often leave behind. Regardless of the size of your project, there are a few points that you must take into consideration when deciding which type of dumpster you need.

While choosing the right size dumpster for your project should be relatively simple there are some basic steps that you should always take before making your final decision. The right decision could save you loads of money, help you to avoid damaging your property, and avoid injuries to yourself and anyone else that may be in the vicinity of your project.

Space Requirements For Dumpsters

Roll off dumpsters are quite large and heavy so you'll need to be absolutely sure that you not only have the space but also a location to put it that is not only convenient to your project but also won't damage your property.

  • Size - Even dumpsters that are designed for small projects will take up a substantial amount of space. They also require a certain amount of maintenance in order to keep them from becoming an eyesore in the community.
  • Maintenance - When you're deciding on your dumpster, always think about the size and what efforts it will take to store it, maintain it, and keep in clean while you're working on your project.
  • Property - Where you plan to store your dumpster also needs to be decided beforehand. You'll have to know exactly where it will be placed so as not to damage your property in any way. Take into consideration not only that the dumpster must be placed in an area that will be convenient to the project but that the traffic to and from the dumpster won't cause damage in any way. Nothing good can come from a dumpster that requires workers to traipse their way to and from it through a well manicured flower garden.

Determine the Right Dumpster Size You Need

Dumpster rentals come in many different sizes which makes this choice very difficult for the homeowner who is unfamiliar with dumpsters. Renting a dumpster that is too small for your project will cause you to make frequent trips to the dump and renting one too large will cost you more money than you may need to spend. To help you to decide the right size dumpster for your project make sure that you provide the dumpster rental company with sufficient information so that they can help you make the right choice.

Type of job - Just asking you about the size will almost inevitably lead to problems. Rather than asking about sizes, instead let the rental company know the type of project you're doing. They need to know what type of materials you'll be disposing of as well as the size of your project.

Industrial - If your project involves disposing of construction materials of any kind then you'll need to rent an industrial roll off dumpster. Normal household trash bins will not be able to contain the various types of materials and weight of construction materials.

Prohibited Items

You also need to carefully consider the materials you plan to dispose of. Normally the materials you put in your dumpster should be taken to the local landfill so you want to make sure that there are no restrictions as to what is disposed of. Some items are banned from landfills and will require special handling before they can be properly disposed of for a number of reasons.

Recyclables - To encourage recycling, items that can be recycled are usually prohibited in order to slow down the use of our earth's natural resources. Items that can be recycled or reused are often prohibited from many dump sites, so you should look to other methods of disposing these items.

Chemicals and Toxic Materials - Other items that you need to avoid using your dumpster for are items that contain chemicals and toxic materials. Even in your own home you'll find many materials that need special handling when it comes to disposing of them properly. Items such as fluorescent lights, batteries, asbestos, even household chemicals may find themselves on the restricted list of materials that can be disposed of in a dumpster.

If you believe that any of the materials you plan to dispose of possibly fall into the category of hazardous materials, contact the Department of Natural Resources at http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Waste/Hazardous.html for additional help in how to dispose of these materials properly. Do not put them in your rented dumpster, it may lead to major fines and penalties that could add to your projects costs unnecessarily.

Dumpster Rental Costs

You also need to consider the cost of different types of dumpsters before you make a decision on which size is right for your needs. There are different ways to rent a dumpster but most people will rent from a service within their immediate area. There are several different factors that could impact the overall price of the dumpster rental.

  • Disposal Fees - When getting quotes on rental rates always ask if the charge includes disposal of the contents or if that will be an additional fee to be added on at the end of the project. Some will charge a fee for disposals while other agencies will provide this service for free, you want to be clear about this when considering the price.
  • Size - Obviously the size of the rental will also have a bearing on the price, larger dumpsters that can hold as much as 40 cubic yards of materials can cost more than a $1000 in rental fees while smaller dumpsters that are designed for small domestic tasks could cost around $100 for the same amount of time.

There are many different questions that you should ask when you're ready to rent your dumpster. Dumpster rentals can be quite expensive so you want to be absolutely sure that you don't pay more than you need to for this type of service. At the same time you want to know that you're considering all of the various factors when making your choice. This way you can be sure that the efforts you put into your project are not wasted and you can complete your task in a timely and efficient manner.