Dumpster rental is an easy way to handle waste disposal. Whether it is for spring cleaning or a home remodel, it can make cleanup a breeze. A rental service will deliver the dumpster to your home and pick it up when you’re done.
This means you can focus on your project, not how you’re going to throw away the waste. This makes the process nice and easy, but here are a few steps you should remember to ensure the process goes smoothly.
How to Prepare for a Dumpster Rental Delivery
- Estimate Your Needs
Dumpster rentals come in a variety of sizes, so you will need to estimate how much waste your project is going to produce. Dumpsters are typically measured in cubic yards. Here’s an example to help: A typical bathroom remodel will take a 20 cubic yard dumpster. It’s best to get a little larger than you need rather than too small because renting an extra dumpster or scheduling for more pickups can cost a significant amount.
- Clear Space
Dumpsters take a lot of space, so make sure you have the space to store them. To make sure you have a large enough space, find the dimensions of the dumpster. Generally, a driveway will be the best choice because they are a large, flat surface with easy access to the home.
Once you’ve decided on where to place the dumpster, it’s time to make sure it’s clear with a straight line for the delivery driver to drop it off. Also, make sure there is ample overhead clearance.
- Mark the Drop-Off Location
It is a very good idea to mark the location you want the dumpster to be placed before the delivery driver arrives, so the rental company will know where to drop it off. Cones, signs, or a similar signal will work fine.
Make sure the area you have chosen is suitable. Excessively steep or soft surfaces such as a hill will not work. A flat and hard surface such as a driveway or street is optimal, but for street placements, permits are often required.
- Check the Rental Agreement
Make sure you know what you are allowed to put inside the dumpster. Typically, dumpster rental companies have rules guiding what kinds of waste are permitted. Some of the most common rules are these:
- Hazardous waste is generally forbidden.
- Heavy waste such as stone or concrete typically must be stored in special containers.
- Commercial or residential waste is typically fine. However, they generally cannot be mixed.
You need to check with the rental company you have chosen to ensure the type of waste you want to dispose of is permitted before ordering.
Conclusion
Rental dumpsters are a great way to take the stress out of figuring out how to dispose of a large amount of waste from any project, especially home remodels. However, the process can be especially easy if you take a few steps to get ready. So, make sure your next project goes smoothly and take the time to prepare.
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