360 Demolition & Excavating Company
With over 30 years of experience, 360 Demolition & Excavating Company provides dumpster rentals throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. Family-owned and operated, we pride ourselves in providing quality... more
We Dump 4 U
We Dump 4 U is a small, family-owned business ran by a team of local experts. We specialize in providing same-day and next-day dumpster rental services!... more
Rivers End Enterprise LLC
"I was cleaning out my house and needed a 15 yard dumpster for items such as clothes and mattresses. I dealt with Rivers End Enterprise for... more
Frankie Services LLC
Frankie Services LLC is a local family-owned company providing superior dumpster rental and junk removal services throughout the greater Reading, PA area. We strive to... more
Reams Disposal Inc
Reams Disposal Inc is a family-oriented company that has been working in the dumpster industry for over 24 years! We provide high-quality dumpster rentals in Narvon,... more
RK Dumpster Rental LLC
Veteran-owned and operated, RK Dumpster Rental LLC provides clean dumpsters that range from 15 to 20 yards in size, or 11-14 feet in length, for your residential... more
A1 Services General LLC
A-1 Services General LLC has proudly served Delaware and Maryland residents with affordable waste management services since 1975. We currently offer responsive and flexible dumpster rental... more
Grinch Dumpster Rental LLC
The good people at Grinch Dumpster Rental are the folks to call whenever you have junk or trash that needs to go! We offer comprehensive... more
Junk Hikers Removal and Hauling
Junk Hikers was founded in March 2021 as a small and family-owned company that focuses on prompt response times, hard work, affordable pricing, and a commitment... more
WRS Dumpster Rental
"I did a renovation project and house cleanup, and I needed a 10 yarder to haul away the resulting debris. WRS Dumpster delivered one on time,... more
Lawrence Dumpster Service LLC
Lawrence Dumpster Services LLC is a small, family-owned business offering roll-off dumpster rentals in and around Reading, PA. We are dedicated to pleasing our customers... more
Orange Cans Inc
Orange Cans is a multi-state operation with the resources and equipment necessary to provide prompt and reliable dumpster rental services in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania.... more
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Do dumpster companies recycle? If not, where does the waste go?
Some do, some don't. In recent years, recycling efforts have picked up drastically and an increasing number of roll-off rental companies are starting to offer recycling services. The best way to ensure your debris is recycled is to first ask if it’s offered. If so, you’ll need to ensure you only load that recyclable material into the dumpster. If you have multiple types of recyclable materials, like concrete, cardboard, and wood, you'll need to rent a separate dumpster for each type in most cases in order to have them properly recycled. Loads that are not recyclable will go to local municipal landfills, C&D landfills or waste-to-energy plants.
How can renting a larger dumpster save me money?
It’s very difficult to accurately estimate how much your debris or junk is going to weigh and how much volume it will take up inside a dumpster. While dumpster rental companies are remarkably good at helping you choose the right size dumpster for the job, it’s still just an educated guess. For this reason, it may be a more cost-effective strategy to go with a slightly larger container than you think you may need. The extra $50 to $100 in rental fees may in fact be less expensive compared to the potential overage charges incurred if you go over the weight limit on a smaller size dumpster. Overage charges generally range from $50 to $100 per ton but can be more than that in some instances. Going with a bigger container is also cheaper in situations where you rent a bin that’s slightly too small to complete the job and so you end up renting another.
For example: You rent a 10 yard container for a home cleanup and it turns out there’s about 15 yards of debris. You may have paid $250 for the rental but now you’ll need to pay an additional $250 to rent a second 10 yard dumpster to complete the job. If you have rented a 20 yard roll-off in the first place for $350-$400, you would’ve saved a substantial amount of money – not to mention time.
*The prices in the example above are for informational purposes only. Your local rates may vary.