What You Should And Shouldn't Do During The Renting Process

Even though the process of renting a dumpster is relatively easy. There are many important things to consider before you rent a dumpster and after you rent a dumpster. We are here to give you a simple guide to follow when renting a dumpster.

What You Should Do: Try to call to reserve a dumpster ahead of time. Calling a week in advance is a smart idea.

What You Shouldn’t Do: Wait until the day of your project or renovation to call a dumpster rental company. Most rental companies have limited resources so they may not have a dumpster available for you on a particular day.

What You Should Do: Necessary preparation ahead of time. Determine the general quantity of unwanted materials you will be disposing. It will give you an idea of the size dumpster you will need, thus speeding up the process when you are talking to your dumpster rental company.

What You Shouldn’t Do: Call a rental company without determining a general idea of the quantity of your unwanted materials. If you end up with a dumpster that is too small or too large, it may cost you extra money.

What You Should Do: Abide by the rules and regulations of the rental company in regards to the types of materials that can be disposed in the dumpsters.

What You Shouldn’t Do: Toss prohibited items into the dumpster. These items include hazardous materials such as batteries, tires, paints and other flammable chemicals. These items effect the environment if not disposed of properly. If you do dispose of these items in a dumpster, there is a good chance the rental company will charge you extra if you do not follow its rules.

What You Should Do: Make sure you leave a clear path for the haulers to place your dumpster. Keep the location clear of cars or low hanging wires that may be in the way. If the dumpster is too big for a driveway consider placing it in the street.

What You Shouldn’t Do: Pick a location for your dumpster that is not free of obstruction or debris.

What You Should Do: Fill the dumpster to the proper height. Doing so will ensure a safe and secure ride when hauled away.

What You Shouldn’t Do: Overfill the dumpster. In some cases, if the dumpster is overflowing with materials the rental company will not haul it away until that is fixed. If you exceed the weight limit, you may also be charged with additional fees.

What You Should Do: Research various rental companies. Rental prices vary by location and providers. To get the best deals, check out prices from several different companies.

What You Shouldn’t Do: Rent from the first company you call. Unless you have rented with them before, how do you know it is a good deal if you do not compare them to other companies?

What You Should Do: Consider renting a dumpster from a smaller company. In some cases, they have cheaper prices compared to well-known companies and often provide a more personalized service.

We hope this guide helped you in preparation for your dumpster rental. Check back again for some more dumpster renting tips.