Dumpster Rental for Home Renovations: 5 Tips You Don’t Want to Ignore

Deciding to take on a home renovation is a big task. Getting rid of all the debris is also no small job. This is why many people opt for a dumpster rental. It’s an easy way to safely discard all the debris that your home renovation is going to produce. Many times, this type of debris is not going to be picked up in your weekly garbage pick-up and you’ll waste more time trying to dispose of it off-site.

Once you’ve decided to rent a dumpster, you don’t want to make mistakes that can end up being costly, and even dangerous. Here are 5 tips you don’t want to ignore when it comes to your dumpster rental.

1. Choose the Right Size Dumpster

Choosing the right size dumpster for your home renovation project is important because you want to make sure you select one that will provide you with enough room for your debris, but not one that’s too large that you’re wasting money. If you choose a dumpster that’s too small and you overfill it, you will be charged. 

Sweitzer Waste Removal offers dumpsters in several sizes, each with its own weight limit:

If you’re not sure what size dumpster would best suit your project, just ask one of our friendly staff members who will be happy to help you.

2. Don’t Dispose of Hazardous Material

Many people assume they can throw everything away in a dumpster. The truth is, there are many materials that are considered hazardous and cannot be tossed in a dumpster. These include:

• Hazardous or Medical Waste
• Vehicle or Tractor Batteries
• Gasoline
• Diesel Fuel
• Oil
• Paint
• Tires

Before renting a dumpster, determine if you will have any of these items to throw away so that you can see whether a dumpster rental is the right move. 

3. Load Your Dumpster Efficiently

Maximize the space in your dumpster by loading it efficiently. Put large items on the bottom and smaller items on top to make it easier to load it evenly. This helps to make the dumpster more stable and ensures that you are using every inch of your dumpster. You don’t want to have wasted space.

4, Choose a Level and Safe Location for Your Dumpster

While you want to choose a location on your property that is convenient, you want to be sure that your dumpster rental is also on a level and safe area. This can help to prevent injury. Choose an area that is away from sidewalks, walkways, or vehicles. You want to have a clear path from your home to the dumpster. This will not only make it easier for you to throw things away in your dumpster, but it will also save time if you don’t have to carve a route out to get to it. The team at Sweitzer Waste Removal will let you know if the spot you’ve chosen is adequate.

5. Decide on An Appropriate Rental Time

Deciding how long a home renovation project will take can be difficult because you don’t know if you’re going to hit any bumps along the way or if weather will impact your progress. Try to determine an appropriate rental time for your dumpster. Sweitzer Waste Removal offers roll off dumpster rentals for up to 3 weeks. If you keep it longer, a daily fee is charged which is why it’s important to have an idea of how long you’ll need your dumpster rental.

Keeping these tips in mind can help make your home renovation project go smoother when you rent a dumpster for easy and quick debris removal.

Call Sweitzer Waste Removal for Your Dumpster Rental

If you’re looking for a dumpster rental for your next home renovation project, Sweitzer Waste Removal is only one call away. We offer convenient drop off and pickup for all of our roll off dumpsters. For more information, contact us today at 203-245-8840 or reach out to us online.