DM&J Waste, Inc
DM&J Waste, Inc is a locally-owned waste company with two locations in Winterport and Ellsworth. We specialize in transporting, disposing, and recycling construction demolition... more
Gregory's Disposal
Serving Fairfield, ME and surrounding areas, Gregory’s Disposal offers reliable, timely services to satisfy residential and commercial needs. As a local, family owned and... more
Sullivans Waste Disposal & Recycling Services
Since 1984, Sullivan’s Waste has offered fast, friendly and affordable waste removal services. We are a family owned and operated business dedicated to achieving complete... more
WFT Rubbish Disposal
Since 1989, WFT Rubbish Disposal has been offering safe, responsible, and affordable removal of bulky waste, demolition debris, and other residential, commercial, and municipal waste. Family... more
Evergreen Waste
For residential and commercial properties in Eastern Maine, Evergreen Waste Systems is the one-stop company for waste management. With more than 50 years of experience, we... more
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How much weight am I allowed to put in my container rental?
Usually, the larger the container the more weight you're allowed to load into it.
Below is a rough guide you can reference:
- 10 yard: 1-3 ton weight allowance
- 20 yard: 3 ton weight allowance
- 30 yard: 3-4 ton weight allowance
- 40 yard: 4-6 ton weight allowance
Read more: The Ultimate Guide to Dumpster Sizes
Some rental companies offer unlimited weight rental packages, although you still have to abide by the rules against overfilling the dumpster.
For instance, is often times a “fill line” painted inside the dumpster that specifies how high you can fill it.
A number of rental providers charge by how much weight you load into the bin rather than charging an upfront price.
This would be an affordable option for loading of lightweight debris, such as household trash or junk.
On the other hand, heavy debris can rack up significant costs with this sort of payment strucutre, so a more standard base rate with an included weight allowance may be the more cost-effective way to go in this case.