Motor City Dumpster
Offering a wide range of dumpster sizes, from 10 and 15 yarders to 30 yarders, Motor City Dumpster has the perfect dumpster for your project. Reach out now... 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
Red-E-Bins of Michigan
Red-E-Bins of Michigan provides three different roll-off container sizes, including 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 yard sizes. Our dumpster rental sizes are ideal for all types of cleanup jobs.... more
Titan Environmental Solutions
Titan Environmental Solutions was voted #1 in southeast Michigan for dumpster rental services! Our fleet of dumpsters includes 10, 20, 30, and 40 yard container sizes and we provide delivery... more
Dumpster Deals Inc
At Dumpster Deals Inc, we take pride in providing our customers clean dumpsters and superior customer service! We offer same-day service and 24-hour availability. We... more
Dump Day Dumpster Rental
We are a family-owned and operated business that offers rubber wheeled trailer dumpsters to your home or job site. Our 10 and 20 yard dumpster sizes can... more
Motor City Disposal
"I called late Wednesday afternoon and scheduled to have a dumpster delivered Friday evening. The next morning, he called and told me he could bring... 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
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
Junk Sharks Dumpster Rental
Junk Sharks is your local source for residential-friendly dumpster rental. We stock 10 and 20 yard trailer dumpsters that are safer on driveways compared to traditional dumpsters... 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
Bruglio Contracting
Bruglio Contracting's team is qualified, professional, and committed to exceeding customers' expectations. We are experts in dumpster rental, junk removal, demolition, and more. We are... 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.
Keep reading: Bagster vs Dumpster: Buy a Dumpster Bag or Rent a Small Dumpster?