Mobiledumps of Pittsburgh PA
"Needed a dumpster last minute on a weekend and it was dropped off within 30 minutes. Service was flexible and professional." more
Junk King Pittsburgh
"I was trying to get rid of some things from my business—some papers, a computer monitor, and other junk. I tried calling other junk... more
Up-Front Hauling & Maintenance LLC
As a fully-insured dumpster rental and junk removal company, we are proud to serve the Tri-State Area. Locally owned and operated, we service residential and... more
412 Dumpster & Demo
If you find yourself in need of extra space for your unwanted items, turn to 412 Dumpsters & Demo for an easy and affordable solution. We offer... more
Pascarella Disposal Services
Pascarella Disposal Services offers dumpster rental services that are professional, convenient, and fairly priced. We are efficient in completing projects on schedule and within customers'... more
Mcinchok Sanitation
McInchok Sanitation was founded in 1980 in Ligonier by John McInchok with one goal in mind: Providing personalized and reliable sanitation services based on your needs.... more
Bin There Dump That Pittsburgh
We’re your friendly, neighborhood source for fast and affordable roll-off bins in the Tri-State area. Our dumpsters are unique in that they’re safe... more
All-Green Services LLC
All-Green Services LLC is your best resource for dumpster rental as well as storage container rentals and recycling services. We maintain a large fleet of... more
Rubble Dumpsters
Rubble Dumpsters is fast, efficient and experienced in dumpster rental, waste management, and recycling services. Our dumpsters are delivered clean to your home or job... more
Junk King Cranberry Township
Junk King Cranberry Township is a locally-owned and operated junk removal and light demolition company. We take almost everything from old furniture to appliances, e-waste,... more
J.C. Hauling and Delivery Co.
J.C. Hauling & Delivery Co. is your local source for quality dumpster rental services and material delivery. We offer several convenient dumpster sizes to accommodate... more
A Street Dumpster Rentals LLC
A Street Dumpster Rentals in Pittsburgh, PA, provides high-quality dumpster rentals ideal for homeowners, business owners, and everyone in between. Let our family take care... more
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Do dumpster companies recycle? If not, where does the waste go?
Some do, some don't. In recent years, recycling efforts have picked up drastically and an increasing number of roll-off rental companies are starting to offer recycling services. The best way to ensure your debris is recycled is to first ask if it’s offered. If so, you’ll need to ensure you only load that recyclable material into the dumpster. If you have multiple types of recyclable materials, like concrete, cardboard, and wood, you'll need to rent a separate dumpster for each type in most cases in order to have them properly recycled. Loads that are not recyclable will go to local municipal landfills, C&D landfills or waste-to-energy plants.
How can renting a larger dumpster save me money?
It’s very difficult to accurately estimate how much your debris or junk is going to weigh and how much volume it will take up inside a dumpster. While dumpster rental companies are remarkably good at helping you choose the right size dumpster for the job, it’s still just an educated guess. For this reason, it may be a more cost-effective strategy to go with a slightly larger container than you think you may need. The extra $50 to $100 in rental fees may in fact be less expensive compared to the potential overage charges incurred if you go over the weight limit on a smaller size dumpster. Overage charges generally range from $50 to $100 per ton but can be more than that in some instances. Going with a bigger container is also cheaper in situations where you rent a bin that’s slightly too small to complete the job and so you end up renting another.
For example: You rent a 10 yard container for a home cleanup and it turns out there’s about 15 yards of debris. You may have paid $250 for the rental but now you’ll need to pay an additional $250 to rent a second 10 yard dumpster to complete the job. If you have rented a 20 yard roll-off in the first place for $350-$400, you would’ve saved a substantial amount of money – not to mention time.
*The prices in the example above are for informational purposes only. Your local rates may vary.