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FAQ

Have questions about dumpster rentals? We’ve got you covered! Learn how to rent a dumpster, what waste is prohibited, how overage fees work, and more. Whether it’s a home project or a construction site, we’ll help you tackle waste management with ease and confidence!

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Residential
Rental Questions

For homeowners and individuals, this section provides detailed advice on choosing the right dumpster size, what you can and cannot dispose of, and tips for ensuring a successful delivery and pickup, tailored to residential needs.

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Contractor
Rental Questions

Dedicated to contractors and construction professionals, these FAQs offer insights into selecting appropriate dumpsters for various projects, navigating rental periods, and optimizing waste management on the job site for maximum efficiency.

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Emergency
Rental Questions

Tailored for urgent waste removal scenarios, our Emergency Rental Services FAQ section provides crucial information on fast-tracked dumpster deliveries, after-hours service availability, and handling unexpected cleanup needs with efficiency and promptness.

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Specialty
Questions

Navigate through our comprehensive FAQs to find essential information on our dumpster rental process, policies, and how to get the most out of our services, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience.

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What can you dump in our dumpsters?

Not sure what can go in our dumpsters? Check our guidelines to see which items are allowed and which need special handling. 

Allowed Items

General Household Items

Dispose of common household junk like old clothing, toys, small furnishings, and other non-hazardous waste materials such as paper, plastics, glass.

Electronics & E-Waste

Acceptable items include outdated electronic devices such as computers, televisions, printers, and small gadgets that are no longer functioning.

Household Appliances

We accept small household appliances, including ovens, microwaves, washers, and dryers.

Furniture

Dispose of unwanted furniture such as sofas, tables, chairs, bed frames, dressers, and other similar household items.

Construction Debris

Get rid of any construction debris such as remodeling materials, shingles, bath and kitchen tear outs, and plaster.

Heavy Materials

If you plan to dispose of heavy materials like concrete, dirt, brick, stone, sod, etc. Please notify us so we can provide a specialized 8-yard dumpster designed for those types of materials.

Landscape Debris

If you plan to dispose of your existing landscape, which may include brick pavers or any other natural material found on your property, please notify us so we can provide a specialized 8-yard dumpster designed for those types of materials.

Refrigerators

We accept refrigerators and other items with coolers, but an additional $65 applies to each item, which must be added when placing the order.

Tires

Due to their unique material properties and potential environmental impact, vehicle tires require special disposal procedures. A $35 fee is applied to each tire and must be added at the time of order.

Not Allowed Items

Heavy Equipment Tires

A $1000 disposal fee will be applied to each prohibited item, such as tracks off of heavy equipment and heavy equipment tires, with additional fees possibly incurred.

Paint

Paint cans, thinners, and related materials contain hazardous chemicals and must be disposed of through specialized methods.

Pesticides

These harmful chemicals require specific disposal methods due to their potential environmental hazards.

Gas & Oil

Flammable liquids like gasoline, motor oil, and other petroleum products pose safety risks and need specialized disposal procedures.

Solvents

We do not accept solvents of any kind. This includes, but not limited to, asbestos, radioactive, volative, expolosives, bio-medical waste, toxic, hazardous, and liquids of any kind.

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