A&S Enterprises
A & S Enterprises is here to transform all homes in Niskayuna, Albany, Schenectady, Ballston Spa, Clifton Park, Delmar, and the greater capital region. We are... more
DragOn Dumpsters & Excavation
Located in Schenectady County, DragOn Dumpsters & Excavation is a family-owned small business with a big commitment to satisfying our customers. We specialize in mini dumpsters,... more
Stone Container Rentals
Stone Container Rentals offers the simple concept of 'it's as easy as 1 - 2 - 3'. We provide the drop off, you fill up the containers... more
Roo's Roll Offs
Roo’s Roll Offs is the area’s leading source for compact dumpsters. We have affordable 8 and 10 cubic yard containers in stock and ready for... more
Absolute Waste Solutions Inc
For the absolute best customer service around, choose Absolute Waste Solutions for all of your dumpster rental needs. We offer competitively-priced 10, 20, and 30 yard containers delivered... more
Upstate Dumpsters
Upstate Dumpsters provides professional and reliable dumpster rental. Our roll off containers are driveway-friendly, and they come in all sizes to accommodate any size project... more
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What is the dumpster rental process like?
- Estimate what size dumpster you need - Roll-off dumpster sizes are quoted in the amount of cubic yards of debris the container will hold. Common sizes are 10 yard, 20 yard, and 30 yard. Click on a company's logo or name to visit their profile page, where you'll find sizes and dimensions of dumpsters available to rent.
- Research local dumpster rental companies - Find local services that have a good reputation, offer the size you need, at a price you can afford.
- Contact one or more service providers - Confirm information about prices, amount of weight included in the price, rental period, and other terms of the rental.
- Reserve the dumpster - It's best to schedule the dumpster for delivery for the day before you plan to start loading it.
Learn more: Dumpsters 101: A Guide to Renting a Dumpster
What is a dumpster weight allowance?
When you rent a dumpster, it comes with a weight allowance. A major portion of dumpster rental pricing is the cost of disposal. Landfills and recycling centers charge disposal services for the weight of the debris, generally anywhere from $35 per ton (2,000 lbs) to $100 per ton. The amount of weight included in the price can range from 0 lbs to 1 ton (2,000 lbs) to 8 tons (16,000 lbs) or more. The bigger the dumpster, generally the greater the weight allowance. Dumpster companies generally pass the additional disposal fees on to the renter when your load goes over the included weight. If your dumpster price includes 2 tons of weight (4,000 lbs) and your debris weighs in at 6,000 lbs at the landfill, you'll end up paying the extra fees for the additional weight.