How to Prepare for Your Dumpster Rental

You’re all set to begin that exciting new project in your home or business that will completely transform it. Because you are a wise person, you have planned every detail in advance, including what to do with all the debris created by this creative destruction and construction. You have thought of everything.

Renting a dumpster is one of the most effective methods for containing the waste and debris produced by home or office renovation work.  There are a number of advantages to renting a dumpster, including: Having a large, junk disposal site for your project’s waste, garbage, junk, and debris can save you time.

There are several steps you can take while waiting for your dumpster to be delivered to ensure a successful delivery. Please follow the steps below to become acquainted with how to best prepare for your scheduled dumpster rental. Dumpsters can help you accomplish a lot in minimal time but still require some planning. Here are a few ways you might want to prepare for your dumpster rental from the beginning to the end of the process.

Step 1: Creating Space for Your Roll-Off

Make sure the area around your dumpster is free of any infringing objects, such as cars, trees, or hanging wires, that could prevent the dumpster from being properly placed. Consider the size of your delivery. Here are a few dimensions to remember:

• 10-yard dumpster: About 14 feet long and 7.6 feet wide
• 15-yard dumpster: About 16 feet long and less than 7.6 feet wide
• 20-, 30-, and 40-yard dumpsters: All about 22 feet long and 7.6 feet wide, but different heights
• The size of your delivery area should be a minimum of 10 feet wide

Do you still have concerns about the location of your dumpster? Don’t be concerned! We will assist you in preparing a safe space for your rental prior to delivery.

Step 2: Accounting for Delivery Trucks

Although most of our dumpsters are approximately 8 feet tall, you must also consider the height of the roll-off style delivery truck. Depending on the size of your dumpster, a vertical clearance of 14 to 18 feet is required. Your delivery area should be clear of tree limbs, power lines, and other obstructions at this height. In addition to the delivery truck’s height, the delivery truck driver requires 50 feet of straight-line clearance for parking.

Step 3: Knowing Your Dumpster Delivery Date

When you process your order with Dumpster Rental Near Me Spartanburg, you can specify the exact delivery date so you know when to expect it. If your project necessitates the roll-off container being delivered early in the morning or at a specific time, simply specify this in the “delivery details” section of your order.

If this is a strict requirement, we also recommend contacting us or the dumpster rental company we’ve recommended. When delivering dumpster rentals, the delivery trucks try to reduce their carbon footprint by planning fuel-efficient routes. However, with enough advance notice, we can usually accommodate your preferred delivery time.

Step 4: Fill up Your Dumpster

Keep in mind what kind of debris your dumpster rental is intended for. There are some restrictions on what you can fill your container with depending on its purpose and size. 

What can I throw in my dumpster?

• Common household items
• Lumber, drywall, flooring, siding and cabinetry
• Appliances and furniture
• Yard debris
• Asphalt, brick or concrete

What cannot be thrown away in my dumpster?

• Items that have the potential to contaminate the environment or pose a health hazard