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 yard, 10 yard, and 15 yard sizes. We also offer junk removal services for those who need... 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
All Seasons Landscaping & Dumpster
All Seasons Dumpster & Garbage Removal is a 3rd generation company with expertise in demolition, junk removal and dumpster rental services. We’re able to meet... 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 Company
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
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
Dumpster Rental Tips for Brown City, MI
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?