Have a project coming up for which your garbage can just can’t cut it? Consider renting a roll-off dumpster. While they’re commonly used for commercial projects, they’re also perfect for home improvement. However, all dumpsters are not the same. Learn what to look for when choosing an affordable dumpster rental company.
What Size Dumpster Do You Need?
Dumpsters can range from two yards to 40 yards. The most common bin rental sizes are 10-, 20-, 30- and 40-yard dumpsters. Bins smaller than 10 yards are usually front-loaders for commercial use at apartments, hotels, or restaurants.
You can load a 10-yard dumpster with the equivalent of about three pickup truck loads. As the name implies, that’s about 10 cubic yards worth of material. This size is suitable for weekend warrior projects like small renovations or cleanouts.
The most rented size is a 20-yard dumpster. It can hold up to about six truckloads of debris, or around 110-130 trash bags. This size is suitable for roofing, small construction projects, landscaping projects, or flooring removal.
If you’re looking to do a complete house cleanout, major remodeling job, or a large landscaping project, a 30-yard dumpster will most likely do. These dumpsters can fit about nine truckloads of debris.
Lastly, there’s a 40-yard dumpster, which is about 12 truckloads. These dumpsters suit large house cleanouts, huge remodeling projects, and roofing jobs.
Not all dumpster rental companies have every size available, but redbox+ Dumpsters has all four of these sizes for rent. If you happen to underestimate the size of the dumpster you need, we will come out, retrieve the dumpster, dispose of the debris, and return it within the same day.
What You’ll Pay
There are several factors when it comes to pricing out a dumpster rental. The size, length of rental, type of debris, the weight of waste, dumping fees, and location all go into consideration for rental quotes. HomeGuide reports that, on average, homeowners spend $363 on a weekly dumpster rental. This list breaks down the average pricing by size:
- 10-yard dumpster: $350 per week
- 20-yard dumpster: $450 per week
- 30-yard dumpster: $500 per week
- 40-yard dumpster: $550 per week
Dumpster companies can charge a fixed or variable rate. Move.org describes a flat or fixed rate as giving you a price upfront regardless of weight, volume, delivery, pickup, tax, and fueling costs. A benefit of flat rates is knowing the price so you may budget. A variable rate, on the other hand, fluctuates depending on added fees such as rental, removal, landfill tonnage, administrative, franchise, and environmental surcharge fees and taxes. It can be harder to determine the final cost with a variable rate.
You will want to stay within the filling limits of the dumpster. Bin companies can charge overflow or overloading fees if you overfill your dumpster. Ask what the weight limit is and what happens if you fill the bin to the top or higher.
Another fee some might forget to consider in their budget is permits. Depending on where you’re putting the bin, HomeGuide says you might need to get a permit from your city. If you’re putting it on a public street or sidewalk, you will most likely need to get one. Also, check with your homeowner’s association. Some have restrictions on dumpsters in driveways.
Questions to Ask and Questions Asked by Companies
The bin rental company will have several questions for you when setting up a rental. Your answers will help them determine what size bin you need and for how long. These questions include:
- What type of debris going in the dumpster?
- How much debris/trash will you be throwing away?
- Where will you put the dumpster? Do you have excess space to put the bin on your driveway?
- What are the start and end dates for the project?
- At what time do you prefer to have the dumpster delivered?
When searching for an affordable dumpster rental, you need to make sure you’re asking companies questions as well. Here’s a list to consider:
- Do you charge a flat rate or a variable rate?
- How much per ton do I pay if my weight exceeds the limit?
- Does the quote include everything from delivery to disposal?
- How much will it cost per day to extend my rental?
Rent with redbox+ Dumpsters
Know your total cost upfront with no hidden fees by using redbox+ Dumpsters. We help you determine the perfect affordable dumpster rental for your project. We offer a variety of dumpsters for rental, including a patented two-in-one design of a roll-off dumpster and a toilet, allowing your job site to stay clean and efficient. Our clean, efficient waste management solutions will help you keep your project rolling. Contact us today to let redbox+ Dumpsters help your next home improvement project go smoothly.