FAQs When Renting a Dumpster

Picking a dumpster size will primarily depend on the type and amount of material you’ll be tossing away. For smaller projects, you can get away with using a 10-yard dumpster, but for larger large home cleanouts or construction projects, you may need to scale up to a 40-yarder. One last factor to consider is your locality, which may have in place regulations restricting the size of dumpsters available for use.

Need more help figuring out the optimally-sized dumpster for your project? Check out these handy resources: our handy dumpster calculator and the following guide that compares dumpsters to a real-world item such as trash cans, wheelbarrows, etc.

You can keep the dumpster for the entire length of the contract. Rentals typically go for 14 days. At Easy Dumpster Rental, we are very service-oriented and we have the flexibility to work with you if it looks like your project may last longer than the agreed-upon contract period. Please be aware that additional rental fees may be added to your original invoice. All you need to do is call us before the end of the rental agreement and our sales staff will work with you.

Every location is different. Check with your municipality or homeowner’s association first if you need to put the dumpster in the street. Many of the rules and guidelines regarding dumpster placement differ according to the city and neighborhood where you live.

A residential dumpster – is a standard dumpster in a business or apartment complex to collect all waste that is produced at those locations. Normally this refuse only consists of household and office waste. These dumpsters are emptied on a regular, pre-set schedule by the local waste management service. Dumpsters are emptied into a large compactor and remain as a permanent fixture in the area they are located in.

Roll off containers – are designed for construction and demolition clean up. It is important to note that some waste items are prohibited to be placed in these containers depending on the hauler and local regulations. Roll-off containers are long rectangular dumpsters that typically range in capacity from 10 cu. yds. to 40 cu. yds. When full, a roll off is removed from an area using a special truck designed to carry it from the fill location to the dump site.

Due to the dumpster’s weight, there is a risk that it may cause some damage to your lawn and certain types of driveways. If this is a concern of yours, we recommend placing pieces of plywood under the wheels of the dumpster when it’s first delivered. This should help minimize any damage. Easy Dumpster Rental does not take any responsibility or liability for any damage caused to your lawn or driveway.

Please order your dumpster 48 hours in advance if possible. However, in certain situations, your Easy Dumpster Rental representative may be able to deliver the container sooner.

When you order your dumpster, your Easy Dumpster Rental representative will consult with you to find out the size of your project and schedule the correct amount of hauls needed. We want you to be completely satisfied with your dumpster service so we will schedule any additional hauls, if needed.

You can pay for your dumpster rental in advance with PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.

It is not necessary for someone to be present when your dumpster is delivered. However, if you have any special directions or placement requests, it is advisable that someone be present to be sure that the driver understands your needs.

Dumpster rentals cannot handle hazardous waste products. Below is a list of hazardous wastes that are prohibited. Please contact your Easy Dumpster Rental representative about any items you are uncertain about.

PCB’s
Lead
Acid Batteries (automotive batteries, etc.),
Cadmium containing batteries
Used oil, Oil filters or Oil containers
White goods: refrigerators, freezers, ranges, water heaters, washers, dryers, etc.
Whole tires
Liquids or Sludge
Street sweepings
Regulated Asbestos (friable)
Mercury containing lamps and devices (fluorescent light tubes, ballast, thermostats, smoke detectors)
Propane tanks
Refrigerant parts
Automotive parts
Railroad ties, Telephone poles
Electronics, Computers, TVs, Stereos, etc.