John A Burr LLC
"John was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process of renting a dumpster for our project. We had a good experience and I... more
Red-E-Bins of Michigan
Red-E-Bins of Michigan provides three different roll-off container sizes, including 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 yard sizes. Our dumpster rental sizes are ideal for all types of cleanup jobs.... more
Goodnite Equipment
Goodnite Equipment is proud to provide St Clair and surrounding communities top-notch dumpster rentals, junk removal assistance, and demolition. We are here to serve you... more
North Lapeer Recycling
North Lapeer Recycling has spent more than 35 years helping people recycle all kinds of unwanted metal items. We offer 20 yard, 30 yard, and 40 yard dumpsters to... more
Thumb Disposal Container Services
Thumb Disposal is located in Bad Axe, MI and serves all of Huron, Sanilac, and Tuscola Counties. Whether you need junk removal, roll-off dumpsters, or... more
Ken Jackson Clean Up, Inc
Prompt, dependable, friendly service and equipment rental is our specialty. Ken Jackson Clean-Up Inc. can handle any and all of your junk removal needs. Whether... more
GFL Environmental USA Inc
"We just had our garage re-roofed and had a lot of shingles to get rid of, so we called around to several dumpster rental services... more
Priority Waste LLC
At Priority Waste, we are your complete dumpster rental solution! We offer 10 to 40 cubic yard dumpsters ideal for any size project. Priority Waste is SE... more
Griffin Disposal
Family owned and operated, Griffin Disposal and Recycling offers full-service residential refuse hauling and dumpster rentals. We care about the environment and reward our customers... more
Dumpster Deals Inc
At Dumpster Deals Inc, we take pride in providing our customers clean dumpsters and superior customer service! We offer same-day service and 24-hour availability. We... more
Addison Disposal
At Addison Demolition & Disposal, we employ a team of industry experts, so you can rest assured that your waste disposal needs will be exceeded... more
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How can I lower my dumpster rental cost?
As with any purchase, informed shoppers get the best deal. That’s certainly the case when it comes to renting a dumpster for construction debris, roofing, concrete, or household junk.
- Rent local. When searching for a dumpster service, the majority of companies listed in search results are actually out-of-state brokers that don't actually own any dumpsters. The broker books the dumpster, takes some money off the top, and passes it on to a local hauler. You'll pay 10% more, at least, when booking through a broker. Large national haulers, like Waste Management, are usually A LOT more expensive than smaller, locally owned haulers. See our Waste Management Dumpster Rental Cost Comparison for more info.
- It's smart to contact two companies for quotes. This ensures you’re getting a fair price. Typically, prices are fairly close between locally owned dumpster services in the same area, but it's worthwhile to double check the market to make sure you're not overpaying.
- Avoid overweight fees. Avoid mixing in heavy debris (e.g., dirt, concrete, brick, etc.) into a general debris dumpster. For example, say you're loading a dumpster with household junk and you rented it with 2 tons of weight included. Mixing concrete into that dumpster may push the weight of the dumpster well over your limit, meaning you'll get hit with extra charges for the weight when it's weighed at the landfill.
- Understand the standard rental period and avoid late fees by calling and having the dumpster service pick up the container on or before the agreed-upon date.
- When on the fence about which bin size to choose, it's safer to book the larger one. The difference in price is minimal compared to the potential of having to rent an additional dumpster. See our helpful articles on 10 yard dumpsters and 20 yard dumpsters for additional help on selecting the right container size.
- Ask about recycling options, particularly for 'clean loads' of concrete, shingles, and some construction debris. In some areas, it's cheaper for the roll-off company to recycle a load rather than dump it at the landfill. They may pass these savings on to you.
Learn more: Guide to Getting the Best Dumpster Rental Pricing