Dumpster Rental Service Vs. Dumpster Rental Broker

Do you tend to shy away from the use of a broker? Do you always just go with whoever can give you the best deal? Whatever your personal feelings are towards using brokers or not using brokers, there are advantages and disadvantages to both. For the purposes of this blog post, we will be explaining when it is appropriate to use a broker, what the benefits or hindrances are and the differences between a broker and a dumpster rental service.

What Does a Broker Do?

A broker is similar to a sales man or the middle man in any type of business transaction. They typically do all the behind scenes dirty work to get their customers the best deal. They are the ones who bring in the customers and sell them someone else’s product. Usually, the broker will have a deal with the dumpster rental business allowing for the broker to offer a lower a price than the business could do itself.

What Does a Dumpster Rental Service Do?

A dumpster rental service is the company that actually has dumpsters in their possession. These are the people that hire the drivers to deliver and pickup dumpsters. If you go through a locally owned and operated dumpster rental service, they normally will be comprised of people in the office, answering phones and filling out paperwork, as well as, people driving the trucks and handling the waste containers. It can be hard to tell the difference between a broker and a dumpster rental service, so the best thing to do, if you want to know, is to ask.

How Can Brokers Offer Lower Prices?

Brokers in the dumpster rental business are often able to offer lower prices than the dumpster rental service because they bring a large audience to the business. Most of the time, dumpster rental businesses do not have the man power to branch out to many different customers while brokers do have this ability. The dumpster rental business will make a deal with a broker such as, "if you bring me more business, then I can sell my product for much less."

When Should I Not Use a Broker?

As you have already read, there are plenty of advantages to using a broker for a dumpster rental but sometimes it can be better to go straight from the source. If you find a local dumpster rental company who can provide a better price which includes all fees and taxes, you should go with them. If you are not a fan of using a middle man or if you want to have constant contact with your dumpster rental company, a broker is probably not best for you either. We suggest that you call around and ask for prices and make sure the number you are receiving includes all necessary taxes and applicable fees.

When Should I Not Use a Dumpster Rental Service?

You should not use a dumpster rental company until you have shopped around for your best option. Renting a dumpster is one of those very few opportunities where you have the chance to barter for the best deal. Also, if you are looking to rent multiple dumpsters, a broker may be better able to provide this for you because they can reach out to multiple companies in your area. Do not use a dumpster rental service that is not in your area because they can charge an extra fee for driving over a certain amount of miles. Remember to ask what fees or charges can be added onto your bill.

We here at DumpsterSizes believe it is always in your best interest to ask plenty of questions regarding renting a dumpster. It can be a big expense to rent a dumpster and we want to provide you with the most unbiased and helpful information. If you have any questions regarding a dumpster rental service or a dumpster rental broker, feel free to contact us. Thanks for reading!