Keeping Your Business Clean

If you plan on renovating your home, you are going to need to have a plan for dealing with all the waste that a project like that can create. One of the best ways to deal with all that waste is by renting a construction dumpster. When renting a roll-off dumpster for construction waste, there are a few things you are going to want to keep in mind.

1. Sizing

With a big construction project that is going to generate a lot of waste, you are going to want to go with a larger dumpster over a smaller dumpster. You are not going to want to overfill the dumpster, which can result in large fines. You also have to be aware of the weight of the dumpster, as there are weight limits regarding how much waste can be put in and moved at one time. That is why when renting a dumpster for construction waste, it is generally better to go with a smaller dumpster over a larger dumpster. 

2. Placement

When you rent a dumpster, you need to know where you want to put it. You are going to want to place it somewhere on solid ground, where the dumpster is not going to be moving around or sink into the ground. It needs to be somewhere flat and solid. It also has to be somewhere where a truck could easily drop off and pick up the dumpster. Additionally, you need to think about how you will be using the dumpster. You don't want to have to carry the debris that you are putting inside of it too far, so you want to choose a location close by.

3. Adding Debris

When you add debris to your construction dumpster, you want to be strategic about how you add it. Don't just add it all on one side, allowing it to stack up high. As you put debris in, spread it out over the length of the dumpster. Add debris so that it builds up evenly over time. If possible, put some of the larger and bulkier construction waste at the bottom, and then put smaller construction waste around the bigger waste. When you get close to the fill line, stop adding debris. Get the dumpster swapped out for another way. Going over the fill line will result in expensive fees. 

4. Using the Cover

Be sure to use the cover that comes with the dumpster. The cover can help keep pests out of the debris. Additionally, the cover will help keep water out of the dumpster, which can weigh down the construction waste, and really drive up the weight of the container past what is allowed. It may feel like a little bit of a hassle, but be sure to use the cover. 

These are just a few simple tips that will make renting a roll-off dumpster for construction debris go a little more smoothly.