Have you decided to rent a dumpster for your next project, but are worried about the cost? While renting a dumpster may appear to be a difficult and costly process, with a little effort, it can actually be easy to keep your costs low and maximize efficiency. Most people will think that their only cost-effective option is to remove the waste themselves, but what they don’t take into consideration are the additional costs associated with it – like gas, multiple trips to the landfill, time, and vehicle wear and tear. By renting a dumpster, you can eliminate these concerns. With a little bit of planning, you can find the best prices and most convenience dumpster rental service for your needs.
How Are Dumpster Prices Determined?
The first thing you should know is how dumpster rental prices are generally determined. There are several main factors that are considered when pricing dumpster rentals.
Size
One of the more common questions we get is how are dumpster sizes measured. The answer is it that they are usually listed by volume (not length, like some customer think). To give you a good idea, a 10-yard dumpster can hold 10 cubic yards of debris. While smaller dumpsters are generally cheaper to rent, choosing the correct size for your project will help make sure you don’t pay extra in overweight or overfill fees.
Weight
The size of the dumpster is not the only important factor you should be looking at – you must also take into account how much your debris weighs. Landfills will often charge for disposal based on weight, so each size dumpster has a limit to how much it can weigh before it’s considered full (even if it doesn’t look “full”). Keep in mind that construction materials tend to be heavier than household items, and dry yard waste is lighter than wet yard waste.
Trips
The average cost of the dumpster rental will include the drop off and pick up of the dumpster, so be sure to factor in the number of trips you might need. Every drop off and pick up is considered a rental and each rental incurs a rental charge. And any additional trips may incur a trip fee. This is where it might be more cost effective to rent a larger dumpster that will need to be emptied less.
Rental Period
The next factor that will affect the dumpster rental price is the rental period. Of course, every rental period will vary depending on your current project: a spring cleaning project may only take a few days while a major home remodel may last for a month or more. On average, most residential dumpster rentals are 7-10 days long.
Location
As with other services, dumpster rental rates can vary greatly depending on your location. This includes the proximity of the rental company/landfill to the job site. It’s also important to keep in mind that in a high-demand area, the late fee for dumpster pickup might be more.
Tips to Lower Dumpster Rental Costs
Measure large debris before choosing the dumpster size
If you have any large items you are disposing of, make sure you measure them beforehand to ensure they fit within the dumpster dimensions before you rent. You can be charged extra if your debris is not within the fill line on the dumpster.
Dispose of Prohibited Materials Separately
Contrary to popular belief, you can’t just chuck everything in the dumpster and the rental company will take care of it for you. There are some types of waste that are prohibited by the dumpster rental company or be subject to additional charges, so be sure you are disposing of these materials properly to save yourself money. Commonly prohibited items in dumpsters are:
– Paint
– Refrigerators
– Hot water heaters
– Tires
– Batteries
– Hazardous materials
Lock Your Dumpster
Because going over weight and volume limits can impact the price of your dumpster rental, it’s important to keep unwanted debris out. Passerby might not realize that extra waste can add up or people may maliciously use your dumpster to avoid renting their own. Secure your dumpster and ask if your dumpster rental has a way of locking it to prevent others from using it.
By keeping all of these things in mind when you rent a dumpster, you will be able to keep your costs down. If you are ready to rent a dumpster or just have additional questions, please give redbox+ Dumpsters of Northeast Denver a call at 303-586-7038 today!