Dumpster Rental Dos and Don’ts: Avoiding Common Mistakes

A dumpster rental can go a long way toward simplifying any renovation or clean-out project. Dumpster rentals help people dispose of more trash, more quickly, with less effort. However, for anyone new to renting a dumpster, it’s important to know the rules and how to use one responsibly.

This can be achieved quickly by reading the rental contract. This will let you know which items are usually acceptable and which are not. Here are a few dumpster rental dos and don’ts to guide your use of your newly rented dumpster.

Dumpster Rental Do’s

Dumpster rentals area great way to efficiently dispose of trash disposal for many businesses. To stay in good standing with your rental:

What are the rules for dumpster rentals on prohibited materials

While dumpsters can handle most anything from wood to sofas, some items should never go in a dumpster. Each rental company will have a specific list of prohibited items; however, in general, certain items are almost never allowed:

• Microwaves
• Refrigerators
• Aerosol cans
• Oil
• Flammables
• Batteries
• Asbestos
• Medical waste

These types of items can harm the people who are picking up the trash as well as the environment.

Planning your dumpster rental space ahead of time

Often, people forget to plan their new dumpster location. Choose a place that’s convenient and will make garbage disposal easy. Don’t forget about space constraints for pickup and delivery. Will there be enough room for the delivery vehicle to place, empty, and retrieve the dumpster from your preferred location?

Choose a company with bundled dumpster rental services

Renting a dumpster can seem like a great idea until you realize that the company only delivers. You might need a different agreement in order to have them pick the dumpster up again. Sometimes, the renter is responsible for the cost of disposing of the trash separately from any delivery or pickup fees. Choose a rental provider that delivers the dumpster, retrieves it, and disposes of the waste all as part of their rental contract.

Dumpster Rental Don’ts

While most people will have no problems renting a dumpster and using it the right way, it’s still important to keep in mind what not to do.

Don’t Forget to check on permits

Depending on the city, some locations may require a permit in order to place a dumpster. This is especially true within homeowners’ associations; always check your local rules. If you’re not sure, a trustworthy rental company can help you figure it out!

Don’t overfill the dumpster

Even if you are disposing of permitted trash, overfilling the dumpster could break the rules. Weight and height are the main limitations on garbage disposal.

The weight of the dumpster matters because it needs to be safely hauled away. If the vehicle hauling it is unable to tow the load, the renter could face extra fees to have workers remove some of the garbage. These fees can vary depending on how much work it is to get the dumpster moving again. (This is why many companies do not allow dirt to be thrown away in a dumpster. It’s very heavy without taking up much space, leading to easy overfilling.)

The height of the trash matters because if trash is piled up above the top of the dumpster, it may spill out during transit. A good rental company will always be clear about how much trash you can dispose of within your rental.

Overlook environmental options

If not done responsibly, disposing of trash can create a negative impact on the environment. When choosing a rental company, learn how and where they dispose of the garbage. Choosing dumpster rentals is already more environmentally friendly than other options (i.e., you’re making fewer trips to dispose of the trash, which means lower carbon emissions), but some companies will go the extra mile to sort trash or recycle where possible.

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