A rental dumpster is a great way to make sure you are ready to get rid of all the junk you accumulate during a project, whether it’s a construction project or a room clean-up. But, to help your project run smoothly, it’s best to be properly prepared for the arrival of your dumpster. So, to help with this, we will give you some tips on how to prepare for the arrival of your dumpster.
Plan for Where the Dumpster Will Be Placed
The first thing to plan for is where you would like your dumpster to be located. There are a few factors that can affect this, such as city regulations prohibiting placing dumpsters on the street, the size of your driveway, and the materials your driveway is made from.
It is important to place the dumpster on a flat solid location such as a concrete driveway or an asphalt street. No matter what you choose, ensure that it is free of any obstruction and ready for a driver to place it.
Ensure There Is Suitable Clearance
It is important to ensure that the space you have chosen has enough clearance for the dumpster to be placed. This includes not only enough room for the dumpster itself but also room for the truck to maneuver and drop it off.
In addition to this, don’t forget about your own convenience. Make sure you have adequate room to use your driveway as necessary if you decide to place your dumpster there. Or, if you decide to place it elsewhere, make sure it will be easy to place and remove and not be in your way.
Here are some general size requirements for a dumpster.
The dumpster, along with the delivery truck, will be approximately 18-23 feet high, which you will need to account for delivery and pick up. You will want to consider anything that may get in the way of this, such as tree branches or awnings.
Additionally, ensure that your desired drop-off location has approximately 60 feet of space to pull into without having to turn so as to allow to driver to safely drop off your dumpster. Also, allow for a bit over 10 feet of clearance on both sides.
Mark the Delivery Area
After you decide where you want the dumpster to be delivered, make sure the area is clear and prepared for the dumpster. This includes making sure your car or any other objects are far enough away that they are in no danger of being hit. Make sure to consider any of your neighbors’ properties as well. Next, be sure the surface the dumpster will be placed on is ready. If the ground is too soft, you could place plywood on it. Then, once you are sure everything is clear and ready, you can block off the area and mark it to indicate where the dumpster is to be placed.
Be Aware of What You Can Put in Your Dumpster
There are restrictions on what you can place in your dumpster. So, it is best to find out what you can and cannot place in your dumpster before it arrives. If you place prohibited items in the dumpster, you may be charged a penalty fee, and it is possible the items will be returned to you for you to dispose of.
Check Your Delivery Date and Rental Dates
You want to be ready to receive your dumpster, so make sure you double-check the delivery date to make sure you are ready to receive it. Also, be sure you know what your rental dates are so you can make the most of the dumpster while you have it and be ready for pick-up.
A rental dumpster can make clean-up for many projects a lot more convenient. However, being prepared for your rental dumpster can make the whole process run more smoothly. So, try taking to steps above to ensure you are prepared for your rental dumpster.
Contact Us
If you don’t feel up to cleaning out your attic yourself, call ABH Services Inc and ask about our clean-out services. We can help both businesses and homeowners with a number of different clean-out and disposal services. So, call us at (781) 941-2422 and connect with us on Facebook.