A & D Recycling & Recovery
Serving the greater St. Paul area, A & D Recycling & Recovery offers a variety of dumpsters, ideal for all kinds of residential and commercial projects. With 10... more
A-1 Hauling & Rolloffs
"I rented a 30 yard dumpster from A1 Hauling & Rolloffs for 10 days but they ended up letting me keep it for a month at no extra... more
Aace Rubbish Removal
Aace Rubbish Removal is a local, family-owned and operated hauling company serving the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area. We have been offering a wide... more
ACE Solid Waste
When you choose ACE Solid Waste, you’re choosing to hire a locally owned trash service company with more than 60 years of experience in the... more
Affordable Container Service
Established in 1992, Affordable Container Service has been serving Minneapolis, Minnesota and surrounding areas. We are a full-service disposal and recycling company capable of handling all... more
All Day Haul Away
At All Day Haul Away, we’re focused on being the World’s greatest junk removal company! Our team is dedicated to friendly, cost-effective disposal... more
Berquist Ken & Son Disposal Service
Established in 1930, Ken Berquist and Son Disposal, Inc. has been serving Inver Grove Heights and St. Paul, MN for more than 80 years. They are a... more
Blackowiak Roll-Off Service
Blackowiak Roll-Off Services is a family-owned and operated business serving the western Twin Cities and Metro area of Minnesota. Since 1932, our team of trained professionals... more
Can U Dig It MN
Whether you're cleaning out a whole house, garage, or have construction debris to dispose of, Can U Dig It MN has the right size dumpster... more
Chris Neisen & Sons LLC
Chris Neisen & Sons LLC is a family-owned and operated company that was started back in 2007 and is proud to provide a long list of junk... more
Commercial Container Corp
Commercial Container Corp. has been serving the Minneapolis and St. Paul area since 1998. What started with one truck has expanded to more than 15 trucks. We... more
Coolidge Roll-Off Services
Coolidge Roll-Off Services is a family-owned and operated business that was established in 1963. Our dumpster rentals range from 10 to 40 yards to accommodate projects both big... more
Dan's Landscaping Inc.
Dan's Landscaping & Snow Removal Inc. is your one-stop shop for all your landscaping and junk removal needs. Erosion control, land clearing, demolition, and equipment... more
Dick's Sanitation Inc.
No matter what waste disposal service you need, Dick's Sanitation Inc. can help you finish it in a timely and cost-effective manner. Whether you need... more
Draeger Commercial Services
Draeger Commercial Services (DCS) is a small, family-owned business offering roll-off dumpster rentals and junk removal services. We offer short term dumpster rentals at competitive... 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.