Red-E-Bins of Michigan
Red-E-Bins of Michigan provides offers 5, 10, and 15, yard containers... along with 20 yard and 30 yard trailer dumpsters. No matter your cleanup job, we can meet your needs.... more
D & V's Trash Hauling
"D & V's Trash Hauling did an excellent job with our dumpster rental. I randomly called them because I needed a 10 yard dumpster to get rid... more
GFL Environmental - Pontiac
GFL Environmental in Pontiac is proud to serve our community, delivering dumpsters of all sizes when our customers need them. Our staff is polite, professional,... more
GFL Environmental - Lapeer
Don't let unwanted junk, piles of renovation debris, or yard waste take up valuable space on your property longer than it has to. With GFL... more
GFL Environmental - Flint
Need a dumpster in Flint? We’ve got you covered. At GFL, we make waste removal simple with a range of dumpster sizes for any... more
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
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
Rogan Metals and Roll Offs
Serving the greater Detroit area since 1973, the team at Rogan Metals and Roll Offs takes their work seriously. They offer homeowners and business owners roll-off... more
Monroe's Rubbish Removal
Monroe’s Rubbish Removal, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company serving Livingston and surrounding communities. Since 1981, they've been providing roll-off dumpster rentals and waste... more
Bin There Dump That SE Michigan
At Bin There Dump That, we specialize in residential-friendly dumpster rentals. We provide driveway protection to reduce impact on concrete or asphalt, and we sweep... 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
Common Waste
We’re dedicated to providing affordable dumpster rentals for homeowners and businesses in the Detroit area. We offer a wide selection of dumpster sizes to... 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.
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