Superior Excavating Soils & Services LLC
Superior Excavating Soils & Services LLC provides dumpster and equipment rentals, yard waste disposal, recycling services, and more. We supply 30- and 40-yard roll-off containers to... more
SouthWest Equipment Rental
SouthWest Equipment Rental offers the greater Fort Wayne, IN with 3 roll-off dumpster rental sizes, ranging from 20-40 cubic yards. Our dumpsters are suitable for concrete... more
Junk King Fort Wayne
Junk King Fort Wayne is a locally-owned and operated junk removal and light demolition company. We specialize in fast, affordable full-service junk hauling and light... more
GFL Environmental - Fort Wayne IN
GFL Environmental is the only major diversified environmental services company in North America offering services in solid waste management, liquid waste management, and soil remediation.... more
Property Rx
Property Rx is your prescription for home and outdoor clean up. We are a fully-insured and locally-owned company proudly serving northeastern Indiana with high-quality dumpster... more
Evergreen Dumpster Rental
We’re a privately-owned business proudly serving Northern Indiana offering driveway-safe dumpsters designed for ease of use. Our dumpsters are specially made for easy loading... more
Suburban Dumpsters Rental
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Stafford's Solid Waste
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How can I reduce the risk of going over my dumpster's weight allowance?
Debris like dirt, concrete, and household junk can pack on the pounds in your dumpster very quickly. To avoid going over your weight allowance, here are two tips to minimize the total weight of your dumpster load:
- Place a tarp over the dumpster when not in use, especially when it’s raining or snowing. Moisture can dampen debris and make it much heavier. You are responsible for this weight and could end up paying for it in the form of overage fees if you’re not careful.
- Reusable junk or debris, such as salvaged brick or still-working appliances, can be donated to local charities (e.g., Habitat for Humanity ReStores) or unloaded for free on Craigslist. This helps reduce the amount of weight in your dumpster.
Make sure you know the weight allowance of your dumpster rental. Don’t overload the dumpster or you may be subject to overage charges.
Are there multiple types of dumpsters?
Yes, there are several types of dumpsters, but companies don't usually carry every type, so check with the companies you speak to.
- Commercial Dumpsters – Businesses use these dumpsters for weekly or monthly garbage hauling service. They are not for temporary use.
- Roll-off Dumpsters – These are the containers you rent for temporary uses, such as household cleanouts, roofing projects or commercial construction.
- Trailer Dumpsters – Used by some dumpster rental companies, these trailers are used similarly to roll-off dumpsters but are different in that they are on wheels – this offers the benefit of being easier on your driveway.
- Bag-style Containers – These small bins are made from durable fabrics and plastics and range in size from 1 to 3 cubic yards and hold less than 2 tons of debris. The “Bagster” container is one such dumpster.
- Lowboy Dumpsters – Similar to traditional roll-off dumpsters but with low sides, making it ideal for loading heavier debris, such as dirt, roofing material, concrete, tiles and masonry.
Keep reading: Bagster vs Dumpster: Buy a Dumpster Bag or Rent a Small Dumpster?