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DM&J Waste, Inc

Winterport, ME

DM&J Waste, Inc is a locally-owned waste company with two locations in Winterport and Ellsworth. We specialize in transporting, disposing, and recycling construction demolition... more

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Evergreen Waste

Bangor, ME

For residential and commercial properties in Eastern Maine, Evergreen Waste Systems is the one-stop company for waste management. With more than 50 years of experience, we... more

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Harris Downeast Disposal Inc

Ellsworth, ME

Since 1999, Harris Downeast Disposal has been providing Ellsworth, Maine and nearby communities with junk removal and waste reduction service they can count on. For more... more

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WFT Rubbish Disposal

Levant, ME

Since 1989, WFT Rubbish Disposal has been offering safe, responsible, and affordable removal of bulky waste, demolition debris, and other residential, commercial, and municipal waste. Family... more

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Dumpster Rental Tips for Amherst, ME

How can I save money when renting a dumpster?

An informed customer is one that can get the best deal.

Here are some simple tips:

  1. Get quotes from multiple dumpster rental companies to make sure you’re getting the best deal.
  2. Be aware of the amount of weight included in the price and it's impact on cost if you exceed the weight limit.
  3. If not sure between two dumpster sizes, the larger is probably the way to go. The difference in price is a lot less than renting another dumpster.
  4. Ask the rental company if they accept “clean loads” for recycling. If so, you may get a discount rate since recycling the debris typically costs them less compared to the tipping fees at local landfills.

Learn more: Dumpster Rental 101: How to Rent a Dumpster

How much debris can fit into the different dumpster sizes?

This will help give you a general idea of what type and how much debris can fit inside a roll off container.

10 yard dumpster

  • Garage or basement cleanout
  • 250 square foot deck removal
  • Small kitchen or bath remodeling project

20 yard container

  • Two-stall garage cleanout
  • 400 square foot deck removal
  • Up to 3,000 square foot of roofing shingles (single layer)

30 yard dumpster

  • Whole-house window or siding replacement
  • Garage demolition
  • Foreclosure cleanouts

40 yard roll-off

  • Commercial roofing project
  • New construction
  • Large home or commercial building cleanout