Renting a dumpster helps save you time during cleaning and remodeling projects by reducing the need to make multiple trips to the dump. Plummers Disposal offers various dumpster sizes and pickup services. Here are a few steps to take if your dumpster rental is overfilled:
Check Weight Limits
The weight limit for a dumpster rental is in place to promote safe transportation and help prevent spillage during transport. Overfilling the container can also make it harder for the waste team to load it. To promote safety, we offer a weight limit or tonnage allowance. A fill line on the dumpster serves as a visual indicator of whether the container has been overfilled. Materials may also determine weight limits. For concrete projects, avoid filling the container more than two-thirds full.
Rearrange or Unload Materials
If the materials in the dumpster are past the fill line, check to see if any of the materials can safely be rearranged or unloaded. Having protective gloves or clothing will help you during this process. Reassess your loading methods to see if there are ways to fit the waste more efficiently. To save space, heavier materials should be placed at the bottom of the dumpster.
Breaking down furniture and flattening materials can provide more room and reduce gaps. Remove any cushions from furniture and break down the frame by removing screws or bolts. Efficiently stacking items also helps save room; make sure to stack plastic bins together. You can also fold cardboard boxes or cut them into pieces. Flatten containers or cans while making sure they do not contain liquids. Plummers Disposal provides a list of prohibited items to inform your waste disposal process.
Coordinate Options With the Company
Reaching out to the company ahead of time about your overfull container allows you to discuss available options. Depending on availability, the waste disposal team may be able to pick up a full dumpster ahead of schedule. The driver is also able to help unload items for safer transport. Talking with the company also provides more information about their overfill policies, such as extra dumpster or dry-run fees. We offer a copy of the dumpster rental agreement on our website for renters to review.
Select Larger Dumpsters
If you have additional waste, the rental company may be able to remove the dumpster and replace it with another one. Go over remaining project needs and projected waste amounts to better assess future dumpster requirements. A larger size helps reduce the risk of overfilling the dumpster. Dumpsters range from:
- 10-yard boxes: These are appropriate for medium basement cleanups.
- 20-yard containers: 20-yard boxes can store waste from large home cleanups.
- 30- and 40-yard dumpsters: These are used for larger construction or teardown projects.
Schedule a Dumpster Rental
Utilizing the correct dumpster size and planning ahead for future projects helps simplify the rental process. We offer rental terms tailored to project needs and provide free estimates. For larger projects, we offer commercial rentals and debris-collecting machinery, such as a debris chute. To learn more about dumpster rentals, contact Plummers Disposal today.