MTR Incorporated
MTR Incorporated offers dumpster rentals throughout south-central Pennsylvania, and our service is fast, flexible, and catered to our customers' needs. As a local, family-owned company,... more
Seven One Seven Masonry LLC
Seven One Seven Masonry LLC provides reliable dumpster rental, junk removal, and commercial waste management throughout the greater Quarryville, PA area. Our experienced team ensures... more
Mobiledumps of Baltimore MD
Mobiledumps LLC - Baltimore MD is a local, veteran-owned dumpster rental company that prides itself on being a professional, timely, and cost-effective disposal solution. Get... more
Herlich Hauling & Transport LLC
For all your dumpster rental and junk removal needs, Herlich Hauling & Transport LLC is the trusted choice in Maryland. With a strong commitment to eco-friendly... more
DumpStor of Baltimore-Columbia
DumpStor of Baltimore-Columbia is the area’s premier source for a customer-friendly and reliable dumpster service! DumpStor offers 20 yard and 12 yard open top roll-off dumpsters... more
Junk King Baltimore MD
Junk King Baltimore is a locally-owned and operated junk removal company. We take almost everything from old furniture to appliances, e-waste, hot tubs, concrete, rocks,... more
Lancaster Dumpster Rentals
Lancaster Dumpster Rentals began out of necessity for smaller dumpsters servicing residents for home remodeling projects, clean outs, and whatever other needs they had. Today,... more
Northern Junk Removal and Hauling
Northern Junk Removal and Hauling is a full service junk removal company dedicated to removing a large number of items, trash, and debris from your... more
Bratton Contracting, LLC
Bratton Contracting LLC provides residential and commercial services to Baltimore, Harford, and Cecil Counties. We are a family-owned and operated roll-off company located in Havre... more
86Dumpster
86Dumpster specializes in providing quality dumpster rental services to residential and commercial customers. Our variety of container sizes are designed to meet disposal needs both... more
Toskov & Son’s Dumpsters
Toskov and Sons Excavating Inc offers personal and high-quality trash disposal services. We take pride in our services and strive to exceed our residential and... more
Smith Landscape Inc
Whether you're cleaning out the basement, renovating your house, or installing a new roof, Smith Landscape Inc has the perfect dumpster for your needs. Our 10, 15, 20, 30,... more
redbox+ of Central PA
Your local redbox+ is based in Lancaster and proudly serves the surrounding area. We offer a patented roll-off dumpster design (ELITE) featuring two integrated portable... 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
Delaware Dumpster Rentals
Count on the hardworking team at Delaware Dumpster Rentals to accommodate all of your bulk waste removal needs. We offer fast and reliable dumpster rental,... 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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