GFL Environmental - Durham NC
Moving, remodeling, or just clearing out the clutter? GFL Durham has dumpsters ready to handle household junk, construction debris, and more. Get a free quote... more
GFL Environmental - Alamance
GFL Environmental – Alamance in North Carolina provides reliable waste management services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. We offer curbside trash collection, roll-off dumpster rentals (10... more
Junk King Greensboro
Junk King Greensboro is a locally-owned and operated junk removal and light demolition company. We specialize in fast, affordable full-service junk hauling and light demolition... more
Veterans Easy Trash Service - Greensboro NC
Junk and trash removal isn't always easy in North Carolina. If you have a large load, bulky items, or heavy materials like concrete or appliances,... more
The Menher Group
If it's in your way, The Menhér Group will move it to remove it! Spring cleaning, evictions, single items, bulk furniture, mattresses—you name... more
JCB Dumpsters
JCB Dumpsters is a family owned local roll-off dumpster rental business that has been serving Rockingham Co., NC and surrounding counties for over 5 years now.... more
RoCo Dumpster Rentals
RoCo Dumpster Rentals provides 13 yard roll-off dumpsters to the greater Rougemont, NC area. Whether you’re remodeling a house, cleaning out a business or need... more
Chatham Waste LLC
Locally owned and proudly serving Chatham, Lee, and Wake counties in Central North Carolina, Chatham Waste is committed to offering flexible solutions for both residential... more
Perrin's Dumpster Rental & Junk Removal
Charlie Perrin Grading & Septic LLC is a small family owned business located in Asheboro, NC. We service most of the Piedmont Triad Area and would... more
P&D Dumpster & Hauling Services LLC
P&D Dumpster & Hauling services is a locally owned and operated waste management and dumpster rental company serving customers in Ruffin and surrounding areas. We... more
DRC Hauling and Waste Management
DRC Hauling & Waste Management is a family owned and operated company serving Randolph County and surrounding areas. We offer full-service dumpster rental for residential and... more
Mobile Container Exchange
Mobile Container Exchange has proudly served customers in the Triad since 2003. We are dedicated to offering the best rates in the area, as well as... more
Trash Bandit Dumpster Rentals
Trash Bandit Dumpster Services is the Triad's trusted source for dumpster rentals. We are a small, family-owned local company that provides roll-off dumpsters to commercial... more
Big Yellow Services Dumpster Rental
We’re a small, locally-owned business capable of accommodating even the biggest cleanups. Big Yellow Services offers several dumpster sizes to choose from. Our equipment... more
A-1 Sandrock & Landfill
For more than 25 years, A-1 Sandrock Inc. has been a locally owned, family-operated business. Our company consists of six divisions, and we partner with... more
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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?