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How to Prep for Dumpster Delivery

Move cars, equipment and other objects away from the drop-off spot and surrounding area. Make sure the delivery area is clear of overhead obstacles, such as wires or tree branches. The truck will need 23 feet of vertical clearance, though this can vary based on the size of the container. While preparing for delivery, please keep in mind:

  • Delivery trucks require about 60 feet of space in a straight line.
  • Your designated placement location should be at least 11 feet wide.
  • If the delivery truck will need to cross over a neighbor's property, you must get permission from them first.

How to Avoid Extra Fees

Schedule your pickup online before the end of your rental period. If your requested pickup date falls after the last day of your rental period, there will be an extension fee for each additional day your dumpster is on-site.

Pay attention to your weight limit. The landfill will charge an additional disposal fee to cover the difference if the weight of your debris exceeds the set weight limit for your dumpster rental. Use our weight calculator to estimate the tonnage of your materials ahead of time.

Notify us ASAP if your plans change. You will be charged a service fee if you cancel or change your service request after 3 p.m. on the business day before your scheduled delivery or pickup date.

Find more information on how to avoid common dumpster rental fees.

Don't Forget to Schedule Your Dumpster Pickup

Follow these tips to prepare for pickup once your project is complete:

  • Be on the lookout for a personalized link from us to request a pickup date for your dumpster. Remember this date should fall on or before the last day of your rental agreement to avoid additional fees.
  • Confirm that debris doesn’t stick out over the top or sides of the dumpster.
  • Make sure the dumpster door is fully closed and latched.
  • Keep the area around the dumpster clear and accessible.
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Have Questions?

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Tom Daugherty

May 25

Dumpster was delivered on time

Dumpster was delivered on time, they didn’t have the dumpster i ordered so they gave me larger one for the price of the one i ordered. Dumpster picked up on date requested

RJ Enterprise

May 12

The delivery and pickup was timely

The delivery and pickup was timely. Ordering the dumpster was made easy. Thanks for your help.

James Miller

May 12

I used a 30 yard dumpster arrived on…

I used a 30 yard dumpster arrived on time and picked on time. 4 stars because of the added weight they charged me. I questioned the weight when I ordered it and she told me I should be fine. If you think you can fill a 30 yard dumpster be prepared for the added weight fee ,we had nothing particularly heavy just a lot of accumulated junk over the years

Rent a Dumpster Online

Our innovative online ordering portal makes it easy to select your debris type, pick a dumpster size and choose custom placement. If you have any questions before finalizing your rental, contact our team during business hours at 888-524-8101.

What's included in my roll off dumpster rental?

Our all-inclusive roll off dumpster service includes delivery and pickup, an adequate weight limit, a generous rental period, and upfront waste disposal pricing. Reach out to our helpful team if you have any questions about our dumpster service.

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