How to rent a dumpster?

Answer 1

Dumpster rental, or container rental, is often a great option while renovating or demolishing since it saves you multiple trips to the dump, and is cheaper than hiring a hauling company to take the waste away for you. However, most people aren’t familiar with how to rent a container. This guide will show you how to rent a container and to figure out what you need from your dumpster rental.

Dumpsters are rented from container companies. They usually deal with contractors and businesses who already know the terminology of dumpster rental, so you should familiarize yourself with some basic terms before making the call. Actually, dumpster usually isn’t used to refer to a rental, but container and rolloff are both acceptable terms. While the sizes of containers are measured in cubic yards, normally yard or yarder is used in communication to refer to the measurements.

You may have room to place the container on your own property, and if so, that makes it easy. If not, check with your city first to determine whether or not you will need a permit in order to place the container on your street. Usually the parking enforcement or building permit offices are good places to inquire about this. If you live in a neighborhood with a homeowner’s association, you may need to appear before the board before being allowed to place a container on the street, since it will almost certainly go against the neighborhood codes.

Since the container company will need to send a truck to collect and drop off the container, you will want to block off the area with road cones or some other salient markers to prevent people from parking in that area.

When determining which size of container you will need, remember to inquire not only about the volume, but also the height of the container, since it will be difficult to lift heavy materials over the side of a high container. A 10 cubic yard container might be enough to handle tearing up a small bathroom, but for most projects involving disposing of drywall and wood, you will not want anything less than a 30 yarder.

Answer 2

If you are renovating your house, doing a lot of yard work, or moving to a new home, consider renting a dumpster to dispose of your waste material. Read this guide to find out the steps to take to rent a dumpster.

Select the right size

The size of a dumpster is usually stated in cubic yards. A dumpster that holds 20 cubic yards of waste is 22 feet long, 8 feet wide and 4.5 feet tall. This container is usually roomy enough to hold old roof shingles, debris from the remodeling of a bathroom or a moderate amount of yard waste like branches and clippings. A 30-yard dumpster has a length of 22 feet, width of 8 feet and height of 6 feet. If you are tearing down a large shed or making a home addition, this dumpster can probably hold your waste material. Remember that it is better to overestimate rather than underestimate the dumpster size you need.

Find a rental company

One quick way to locate a company that rents dumpsters is to check your local phone book. To look for a wider selection, go online and use a search engine like Google or Yahoo. Compile a list of several rental companies, and shop around to find the best price.

Make a generous estimate of the length of time you need the dumpster. If you exceed your allotted rental period, you may have to pay high penalty fees. Check for legalities

In most areas, putting a dumpster on your own property is legal, and a permit is not required. If you intend to place the dumpster in the road, you probably need to obtain a street permit that is valid for a specific amount of time. Contact your local municipality for information that relates to your area. Ensure that the dumpster is positioned so that it impedes the flow of traffic as little as possible.

Renting a dumpster is a useful option when you have too much waste material to haul to the dump yourself, or place in your regular trash container. Plan before you rent so that your experience goes smoothly.