Dumpster Rental: The Right Move For Big Cleaning Jobs

You may need the services of a dumpster rental company for a variety of reasons. A landlord, perhaps, clearing out an apartment where the previous tenants left trash piled high. A home renovator who doesn't want to stop work to take multiple trips to the county dump. Or maybe you just have some epic cleaning to do and you need a place to get rid of all that trash. Typically, renting one of these behemoth trash containers is the province of large construction companies, but there are also businesses that rent these containers (sometimes called "rolloffs") to individuals as well. It can make the perfect solution for anyone who doesn't want trash standing in the way of getting the job done.

Before you go getting into 30 yard dumpster rental, you first need to make sure you are complying with all of the regulations in your area. For instance, if you're cleaning out an apartment (and you aren't the landlord), you need to make sure your complex is amenable to having this large container take up space in the parking lot. But even if you're cleaning out a private home or business, make sure the city regulations don't prevent keeping such a thing out on the street. Don't underestimate the size of these containers, as they can take up a lot of room. Homeowner's associations and the like may not approve. Chances are you'll be able to find a solution that works for everyone, but it's a much better idea to get that permission beforehand than to wait and see.

When you've got the go-ahead to proceed, you need to take certain precautions regarding your dumpster rental. First things first: make sure you leave enough room around the rolloff that the truck can come back around and easily pick it up. This is a mistake many renters make, particularly if this is their first time doing it. The container is placed where it needs to be and then cars park around it in such a fashion that it becomes inaccessible to the truck. If you aren't home when the company comes by for pick-up, you could be charged an extra day or two if they have to come back later. Put up some cones or other impediments that will keep others from parking their cars around the container.

You'll also want to make sure you understand what you can and cannot put in your dumpster rental. Different companies will have different regulations, but they will at the very least be in compliance with the rules of your local dump. This will almost certainly include a ban on all hazardous materials, liquid paint, and other such materials that have very specific regulations regarding their disposal. If there are recycling laws in your city, you'll also need to make sure you are in compliance with those.