Whether you need to clean out your home, garage, office building or apartment complex, the right-size dumpster can help. Large-scale cleanouts require bigger dumpsters that have more space for furniture, trash and anything else that needs to go. As a dumpster renter, though, you’ll come across a few challenges along the way. See how you can handle those challenges and make the rental process a little easier.
Space
Dumpsters come in several sizes that are suitable for any job. They start at around 10 yards, which can hold 6,000 pounds and 10 cubic yards of materials and trash. The bigger dumpsters come in sizes that accommodate up to 40 cubic yards, ensuring you don’t need to make multiple trips to the dump. Always think about the amount of available space you have to make sure there is enough room for the dumpster. If you pick one that is too big, it can limit your access to it or your ability to park vehicles nearby.
Wrong Location
In addition to the size, you need to pick the right location for the rented dumpster. While you want a spot that won’t get in the way of anyone helping you, you don’t want to move it too far away from the entrance. The farther you need to walk to dispose of trash, the longer the job will take. Work with a company that will help you find the best spot for the dumpster. They will even drop it off and set it up for you.
Prohibited Trash
Never rent a larger dumpster without first making sure you know what you can put in it. You’ll usually find a list of prohibited or restricted items. If you place any of those things in the trash and the rental company finds them, you might face some steep penalties. Some construction materials are on this list, like anything that contains asbestos. Other prohibited items may include large tires, certain chemicals or batteries.
Fees
The fees for renting dumpsters should include the cost of bringing them to your location and setting them up. Your price also includes the cost of the company coming back and picking up the dumpster. This saves you the hassle of disposing of the trash at the local dump. You may face an overage fee or a trip fee, too. While the trip fee applies when you change the pickup date, it can also include a charge for having the company empty it more than once. The overage fee applies when you fill the dumpster above the listed weight limit.
Some of the challenges you face with a dumpster rental for a large-scale cleanout include high fees, using it for prohibited items, and choosing the wrong size or location. Let our team at A&A Recycling help you avoid these hassles when you call about a residential dumpster rental in San Jose, CA or elsewhere in the Bay Area.
