A City Suburban Service, Inc.
Since 1995, A City Suburban Service, Inc. has been providing the Greater Chicago area with the highest quality dumpster service available. We carry a large inventory... more
A Western Recycling
Serving the greater Chicago area, A Western Recycling works hard to provide reliable waste disposal and dumpster rental services. We work closely with clients to... more
Able Removal Service
Located in Morton Grove, IL and serving the Greater Chicago area, Able Removal Service is Illinois’ only professional junk removal service with a 50-yard roll-off... more
Advanced Disposal
Advanced Disposal offers professional and affordable waste management solutions. We provide temporary roll off dumpsters for residential use, and front load commercial dumpster service on... more
Advanced Disposal
Whether you are taking care of some overdue household junk removal, running a small business or a construction site, or remodeling your home, Advanced has... more
American Recycling & Disposal
Based out of Maywood, Illinois and serving surrounding areas, American Recycling & Disposal is your trusted source for well-maintained and clean roll-off container rentals and... more
AQG Dumpster Services
AQG Dumpster Services wants to make booking a dumpster easy for you. Visit our website to book online. We’re a family-owned company offering driveway-friendly... more
ASAP Junk Haulers & Demolition
We offer professional junk hauling and demolition services in the Chicagoland area. ASAP Haulers and Demolition gets the job done swiftly and accurately. We are... more
Bin There Dump That Chicago IL
Bin There Dump That Chicago IL is a residential-friendly roll-off dumpster rental company. Our customers include homeowners, businesses, and contractors. As a new business, we've... more
Bin There Dump That Chicagoland
The expert team at Bin There Dump That is your Chicagoland source for fast and reliable dumpster rental service. Our residential-friendly dumpsters range from 4 to 20... more
BinBiz Junk
BinBiz Junk is here to make your dumpster rental as seamless and stress-free as possible. As a small local business committed to providing the best... more
Bob's Affordable Services
We are a locally owned business that has been servicing the Chicagoland region since 1985. We guarantee you won't find a better deal than Bobs Affordable... more
Bolt Scavenger Service
Bolt Scavenger is a family business that has offered affordable dumpsters for over 3 generations with the best service around. With same day service guaranteed if... more
Bye Bye Junk Removal & Outdoor Services
Bye Bye Junk Removal & Outdoor Services provides professional debris removal, junk removal, dumpster rental, and landscape services throughout Illinois and St. Louis, MO. Our clients... more
C & D Recycling
Since 2007, C&D Recycling has been offering cutting edge construction and demolition recycling services. We are devoted to helping create a greener planet, and... more
Dumpster Rental Tips for Bedford Park, IL
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?