Choosing the Right Dumpster Size

Before you rent a dumpster, you should know the rental company’s dumpster sizes and which one you need based on how much waste you have. If you rent one that’s too small, it won’t fit all the trash you accumulated, and if you rent one that’s too large, it may cost more than you need to pay.

The most common type of waste you have should help determine what size you need. For example, you may have food waste, construction materials, or just recurring office trash. Some items are stackable or can lay flat, while others will fill up a dumpster more quickly.

The weight of the items you throw out should be another factor to consider. The dumpster size has a maximum weight capacity. The larger the dumpster size, the more weight it can hold.

However, you should also estimate the amount of garbage accumulated in a week to rent the correct size. Usually, the more frequently you need trash pickups, the more you have to pay. Therefore, if you rent a dumpster too small to fit your weekly waste habits, you may end up having to pay more.

Choosing the right dumpster size will save you time and money. To be safe, you may prefer to rent a dumpster that’s a bit larger than you need, which can help prevent any unwanted fees due to overfilling.