The most common mistake people make when renting a dumpster (especially the first time) is renting the wrong size roll-off dumpster. Many homeowners underestimate just how much stuff they have to get rid of. Or they don’t load the dumpster properly, and find they have a bunch of junk that won’t fit in the dumpster. While you can always rent another dumpster, it’s more cost-effective and less stressful to rent the right size to start with. We recommend sizing up if you’re in doubt. And if you have space left over in a larger roll-off dumpster, you probably have some more items you can clear out. Related Reading: Dumpster Sizes: How to Choose the Right Size for Your Needs Mistake #2: Tossing Hazardous Materials into Your Roll-Off Dumpster This is the second biggest mistake people make. Just because you paid for a dumpster rental doesn’t mean you can throw everything into it. Hazardous materials and prohibited items in your dumpster can cost you. If the rental company empties ...
If you have a garage, wouldn’t it be nice to park your car in there over the winter months? For too many homeowners, the garage becomes a dumping ground/workshop, leaving no room to park the car. It can seem an overwhelming task to clear it out and organize it so that you can use it for its intended purpose. But if you follow these tips for reclaiming your garage (with the help of a residential dumpster rental) you’ll be amazed at how big your garage really is! And November is a great time to tackle this project. Your garage isn’t an oven, and you’re doing the work before truly cold and snowy weather arrives. So, let’s dive in. Tip #1: Set a Schedule Set a schedule and stick to it for the great garage purge. This is especially important if you have more than a decade’s worth of stuff piled up in your garage. With that much junk, you will probably benefit from scheduling a residential dumpster rental. If you start on a Friday, you can potentially finish in a weekend, as long as yo...