The process of hiring a dumpster should be included in your project-planning phase. Why, you may wonder?
This is because responsible waste management is among the key ingredients of a successful project.
Besides, it is not something that you just choose to do; federal and state laws require that you have responsible waste management plans on your project site.
While the dumpster rental process can sound intricate to some people, it is usually a simple and straightforward one.
This article explains some of the most notable and effective tips and hacks that can make the rental process easy and simple.
Load Efficiently
Dumpster rental tips
Let us face it; dumpster rental is expensive especially if you have tons of waste to discard. However, did you know you could optimize a single dumpster to carry all your garbage in a single load instead of two? How well you optimize the space in your rented dumpster greatly determines the amount of capacity you will have for your use. We like to equate the space in dumpsters to a jigsaw. The same way a jigsaw puzzle is never complete until all the sections align with each other is the same way all corners and spaces of dumpsters should be utilized. The way to ensure this is by breaking the large items into smaller pieces for easier loading.
For bulky items that cannot be broken down for instance furniture and appliances, let them occupy the bottom part and arrange them well. Then fill the empty spaces with smaller items like wood and tile pieces. For easier loading of heavy bulky items, open the dumpster doors and use a wheelbarrow to load them. Also, ensure the weight spreads evenly to avoid toppling the container during retrieval.
Sample Quotes
Even though you may have general rental cost estimates beforehand, these will differ across different states and service companies. Even in your state or city, the dumpster companies operating there will have different rental rates. To enjoy fairer market prices, it is always advisable to sample quotes from different providers. As you do that, remember to compare quality, terms of service, and industry reputation. Another trick that works for most people is to never accept the initial cost; instead, bargain for discounts.
Prepare Adequately
Your pick amongst the various dumpster sizes will be advised by the availability of placement space in your lot. However much you may need a bigger size dumpster, you may have to operate with a smaller size if you do not have enough space in your lot. Having determined your placement spot, place a piece of cardboard or carbon fiber beneath the container. This works by protecting your asphalt lot from damage by the container, especially during its retrieval.
Understand Your Needs
The most critical phase of dumpster rental planning is understanding your needs. This entails studying your project in depth and being able to anticipate the waste type that is likely to come out of it. Then being able to estimate the load size of the waste. The reason behind this is that these two aspects will determine the dumpster size you are likely to operate with throughout the project. A very small dumpster works against your financial prudence by increasing retrieval rounds. Similarly, very large containers are not a cost-conscious option since a lot of space will be going to waste.
Study the Prevailing Dumpster Laws
Violating dumpster laws attracts not just unnecessary penalties, but also legal suits. Before renting your preferred dumpster, take some time to study the state and federal dumpster laws. These contain clear guidelines on where you can, where you cannot place dumpsters and what is prohibited, and what is permitted into the containers.
Cover the Container
Leaving the dumpster open during winter can work against you since snow can increase the weight beyond the allowed limit. At the same time, rain or melting snow water can also increase the weight beyond the agreed limit. In areas where dumpster placement is allowed on public spaces like streets, neighbors and passers-by can always toss their junk into your container and increase the weight. All these will have the effect of attracting extra charges for exceeding the agreed weight limit. To prevent this scenario, always cover your dumpster using a tarp and secure it using bungee cords or even straps.
By faithfully adhering to these tips, your dumpster rental process can become easier and simpler. You can also save some money and direct it to other important matters of your life while at the same steering clear of trouble such as penalties and legal suits.
