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Wondering how much it will cost you to rent a dumpster? Prices for renting a dumpster vary considerably by region and depend on several important factors, including type, capacity/weight limit, lease duration, waste type, and dump fees. To give you an example, if you are planning to rent a roll-off container for temporary debris collection and removal and keep the dumpster for 3-4 days, prices can $100-$1000, depending on size and debris type. Similarly depending on local garbage rates, the size of the container, and if there are additional pick-up/disposal fees for non-recyclable waste.

Type: Depending on your waste management needs, you are likely looking to rent either a roll-off or a front loading container. A roll-off container is an open-top dumpster that looks like a large metal box. It rolls of the delivery truck into the street, your backyard, or your driveway. This type of dumpster is ideal for temporary debris collection and removal; you fill it in yourself and then the trash is picked up and hauled away. Sizes for roll-off containers generally range from 10 to 40 cubic yards. A front-load container is usually smaller than a roll-off dumpster, has a lid, and is ideal for regularly scheduled garbage pick-up. Sizes for front-loading containers generally range from 1 to 10 cubic yards.

Capacity & Weight limit: For both front loading and roll-off containers the larger the dumpster the more expensive it is. However, renting a dumpster that is too small can also be costly. You might accrue additional charges if the weight of the materials deposited in the dumpster exceeds the maximum weight limit for that size and price. For example, A Florida contractor rented a 20-cubic-yard roll-off dumpster for about $400, filled it with heave construction debris and was charged an extra $400 because the weight of the debris exceeded the 3-ton limit. Similarly, a dumpster that is too small would require additional pick-ups to haul away the trash. Although some companies automatically include dump/disposal fee in their quoted prices, depending on local garbage rates and the type of waste deposited there may an additional charge of 25-250 dollars or more for each pickup.

Lease Duration: How long do you need the dumpster for? Dumpsters can be rented by the month or on a permanent basis (usually with a 12-month contract). Keep in mind that if you keep a temporary roll-off longer than the previously agreed upon lease duration, there can be additional charges of an average $15-$50 a day.

Type of Debris/Waste: Disposal fees vary considerably from location to location and often depend on composition of the load. Whereas some companies include pick-up and disposal fees in the quoted price others charge extra, depending on the waste type. Recyclable or “green” waste generally costs less than garbage or other household junk such as furniture. Most dumpster companies place restrictions on the type of items that can be put into the dumpster and will not accept tires, household appliances, computer equipment, or other potentially toxic items, or the company will charge additional fees for these types of items.

There comes a time in every home owner’s life when it is necessary to clean house. In some cases home owners accumulate so much that it could become necessary to call a local dumpster rental company.

Of course, not all home owners find their garages, storage rooms, basements, or attics overflowing. Sometimes a dumpster may be the perfect solution for clean up during or after a home remodeling, re-roofing project, or major landscaping project. Home owners are often prompted to dispose of excess possessions when they are getting ready to put their home up for sale. While a homeowner may reach a point where they do not really notice unwanted items piling up, a prospective home buyer notices. Nothing looks and feels better than seeing a cluttered and unkempt area restored to its rightful purpose.

Since most city trash disposal companies limit the amount of rubbish they pick up weekly, as well as the types of trash accepted, it becomes the home owner’s responsibility to call in a dumpster company to move excessive accumulations, unwanted furniture or appliances, and trash.

One of the first questions that must be addressed is the size of the dumpster required for the job at hand. These units come in yardage sizes varying from ten to as huge as thirty or forty yard containers. A typical ten yard unit might be 12’x8’x4′ though dumpsters do come in a variety of dimensions. A ten yard dumpster should hold the clean out from a small basement or garage, the roof shingles from a 1500 square foot roof, or a small kitchen or bath remodel. A thirty yard container could hold the trash from a major home addition or the construction of a small home. It could probably accommodate the demolition of a garage or shed on the property. When in doubt about what size to order, a call to a dumpster rental company should help.

When renting a container unit from a dumpster rental business, the customer is charged according to the size of the unit, the length of the rental term, and any weight exceeding the weight that was negotiated when the contract was signed for the rental. If a ten yard dumpster is rented, but the actual weight of your trash is twelve tons, an extra charge will be added to the rental fee. When the rental company disposes of your unwanted items at a dump site, they are charged by weight, so that extra charge is, of course, passed on to the consumer.

It is amazing what one can put into a trash dumpster. While each state may have slightly different regulations about types of debris that are disallowed, almost anything goes. Be sure to check with the dumpster rental company for a list of items that are not permitted. The usual exceptions would be chemicals, gasoline, oils, and other toxic or flammable substances.

Most companies will accept anything from your yard, including lawn equipment, yard waste, leaves, grass, and brush. Water heaters and furnaces can be taken away, as can other appliances and electrical equipment. Furniture and construction materials including concrete and brick are also good candidates for removal, but be mindful of weight when disposing of such heavy items. Dumpster service is a valuable opportunity for the home owner to dispose of unwanted items and enjoy the good feelings and added space when the clean-up is complete.

Whether you’re looking for a small residential home clean up or a large commercial building renovation, demolition, and/or land clearing project, metro area has the right size dumpster to handle your project. Your dumpster will be delivererd and picked up on your schedule, to meet your needs.