5 Faqs People Have About Renting A Trash Dumpster

Whether you are moving to a new home, renovating or remodeling your current one, or simply performing a long overdue spring cleaning, renting a dumpster is a great option for throwing away and hauling off broken, useless, or worn-out items. And since they can handle items of all sizes, from shoeboxes to loveseats, their convenience and practicality is undeniable.

But the option to rent a trash dumpster is often overlooked by homeowners, laborers, and property cleaners. The fact is that it is so much easier to deal with a dumpster rental company than it is to rent small trailers or make multiple trips with a pickup truck. Perhaps the main reason people fail to take advantage of this option is that they just aren’t familiar with the product or the specifics. 

Most people have a lot of questions when they first contact a dumpster provider. Here are 5 of the most common:

1. What size dumpster do I need?

To find the answer to this question, the first thing you must do is determine exactly what you want to use the dumpster for. If you are cleaning out a small garage, then the smaller/smallest option would likely do. If you are performing a major home improvement project, you will almost certainly opt for the largest available option. Typical sizes range from 11′ long x 8′ wide x 3.5′ tall to 22′ long x 8′ wide x 8′ tall.

2. What items aren’t allowed in a rent trash dumpster?

There are very strict regulations and guidelines involving what can and cannot be disposed of in a dumpster. While most items are acceptable, here are the types of items that are not:

• Electronics
• Medical waste
• Refrigerators 
• TVs
• Washer & dryers
• Aerosol cans and sprays
• Tires
• Etc

3. What kind of rental options are available?

Standard rental periods are 7-14 days. While you are not obligated to keep the dumpster for the entire rental period if you have already finished what you needed it for, you still have to pay for the complete rental timeframe.

4. Do you have to have a permit?

Most of the locations in our reader’s areas do not require permits when you rent trash dumpster. However, this does vary between different counties and municipalities, so this needs to be verified before you finalize your rental agreement.

5. How can I find a reputable rental company?

All you need to do is take a little time to do the proper homework before deciding where to rent your dumpster from. Compare rates, rental times, customer testimonials, and other factors to determine the best service provider.

Other options are often more messy and less efficient.

When people choose other cleanup options like third-party cleaning companies or hauling it off themselves, many times they find the workload to be much bigger and tougher than they thought. 

Heavy-duty trash is just that; heavy. It’s hard to load, hard to secure for transportation, and hard to unload. It is so much easier and time-efficient to work with a company that will deliver the exact dumpster you need, and then show up at the scheduled time to haul it off.