A-1 Hauling & Rolloffs
"I rented a 30 yard dumpster from A1 Hauling & Rolloffs for 10 days but they ended up letting me keep it for a month at no extra... more
Blackowiak Roll-Off Service
Blackowiak Roll-Off Services is a family-owned and operated business serving the western Twin Cities and Metro area of Minnesota. Since 1932, our team of trained professionals... more
Chief Services
Chief Services offers a variety of services, including dumpster rentals, junk removal, and even light demolition. We provide our customers with high-quality services, extensive knowledge,... more
Chris Neisen & Sons LLC
Chris Neisen & Sons LLC is a family-owned and operated company that was started back in 2007 and is proud to provide a long list of junk... more
Metro Area Construction LLC
The expert team at Metro Area Construction, LLC based in Cokato are equipped and experienced in handling all of your general contracting needs. In addition... more
Mike's Roll-Offs, LLC
For over 20 years, Mike's Roll-Offs, LLC has been offering quality, light-weight roll-off dumpster rentals in Hutchinson, MN and the surrounding areas. Reach out to us... more
Randy's Environmental Services
Randy’s Environmental Services offers top-rate sanitation, waste disposal, and recycling services. They are dedicated to taking on whatever disposal challenge you give them. They ... more
Soft Touch Demolition
Soft Touch Demolition is the number one demolition resource throughout Monticello, MN. In addition to our specialty services, we also offer a wide range of... more
West Central Sanitation Inc
The knowledgeable and experienced team at West Central Sanitation have the right dumpster for the job, projects small or large. We strive for timely, reliable... more
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Dumpster Rental Tips for Silver Lake - McLeod County, MN
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?