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When you rent a dumpster, you want to ensure you’re getting the most out of that rental. After all, no one has money to throw around. Renting a dumpster can be the best option if you have a lot of garbage you need to get rid of. It may even make more sense to use a dumpster instead of a junk removal service at times. Here are six dumpster rental tips to help you get the most out of the dumpster, so you don’t waste any time or money. You’ll be able to quickly and easily complete your project while sticking to your budget.
1. Should You Rent a Dumpster or a Hire Junk Removal Service?
Sometimes, renting a dumpster is the right option. Other times, though, junk removal may be more cost-effective. The first tip to making the most of your dumpster, then, is to be sure that it’s the right option. There are a few questions you can ask yourself to determine if it is.
First, how much trash and other junk do you have? If you only have a few pieces of furniture or an old appliance or two, dumpster rental probably isn’t right for you. Instead, Junk King can pick up these items and haul them away via our regular junk removal services. This is likely the better financial option, plus you don’t have to do any work, and we will come in and haul everything away.
Second, do you have all of the junk ready to go? If so, again, junk removal may be the best option. You know what you want to get rid of, so all you need to do is point it out. On the other hand, you may still have some things you need to go through. You may want to rip up flooring, take down cabinets, or make other remodeling changes. Instead of letting this debris pile up, it makes more sense to have a dumpster on hand so you can throw it all away. If you’re doing a DIY renovation or a major clean-out of an attic, basement, or hoarder home, a dumpster is likely your best option.
2. Find the Right Sized Dumpster
Once you’ve decided that a dumpster is the best option, you need to decide on the right size dumpster. There are several different dumpster sizes out there, but you typically don’t need the largest size possible for a home. These giant dumpsters are usually aimed at businesses or full renovations. If you select a dumpster that’s too large, you’ll pay for a lot of empty space. You can save a good amount of money by selecting the right size.
How do you do that? You’ll first need to estimate how much junk and other debris you have to get rid of. If you’re cleaning out a basement or other room, you’ll want to consider the furniture in that room as well as how many bags of trash you’ll have. If you’re doing a DIY remodel, you’ll have the debris you’re getting rid of, plus any packaging and other trash that comes from your new flooring, cabinets, etc.
Now take a look at what options are available. You may find that all you need is one of the smaller dumpsters. Our standard dumpster holds 12 cubic yards of junk here at Junk King. That’s a huge amount that can easily hold a few rooms’ worth of junk. It’s perfect for spring cleaning or redoing your kitchen. This dumpster is also perfect for driveways, and it won’t crack the concrete or damage your driveway in any way.
3. Know What You Can Put in a Dumpster
While dumpsters are designed for trash and other junk, you can’t put everything in them. Dumpsters can withstand a lot of weight and can hold many different materials, but there are some things that you shouldn’t put in them. If you rent your dumpsters from Junk King, the only real limit is on hazardous waste. You cannot put anything hazardous in our dumpsters due to the risk this waste poses to our crew. If you have something hazardous, we can help you find the right hazardous waste disposal company.
Other than hazardous waste, we can take most everything else. You can use our trash removal service or dumpster rental to get rid of furniture, appliances, old mattresses, televisions, hot tubs, construction debris, and much more. If you’re ever uncertain about an item, ask. We will let you know if it’s appropriate for our dumpsters and, if it’s not, we’ll help you find a way of disposing of it.
4. Have a Plan
Before you rent your dumpster, you want to be sure you’re ready for it. Junk King rents dumpsters for three, five, or seven days. If you want to keep your budget small and only have the dumpster for three days, you will need to be ready to get right to work.
This means you’ll need to have a plan. First, you will most likely need to have three full days to dedicate to your DIY project or clean-out. You may need to take off work or plan the project over a long weekend. Second, you may need to have a few friends or your family ready to help. The more people involved, the faster the project will go, and the less time you’ll need the dumpster.
Do as much before you get the dumpster as possible. Whether you have a spring cleaning plan or you’re cleaning out the garage, attic, or other space, start your organizing early if you can. Sort out stuff you know you want to get rid of. This works best if you have a space you can designate for to-keep items and a spot for trash. If that’s not possible, you may need to spend the first day of your dumpster rental getting rid of enough trash to have space for what you want to keep.
If you find that you can’t complete your project in the time you’ve allotted, we can extend your rental. Just give us a call and let us know.
5. Know How Much You’ll Be Charged
The last thing you want is for your affordable dumpster rental to become less affordable by the inclusion of hidden fees and other charges. Some unscrupulous companies out there will include extra fees at the end, often without much of an explanation as to what those fees are. Junk King never does this. Our estimates are always as complete as possible, and there is never any obligation or cost for a quote.
We charge based on how much of the dumpster you use. When we pick up your roll off dumpster trailer, we’ll measure how much junk you’ve put in it. You’ll pay the flat rental fee plus the cost of how much you’ve added to the dumpster. If you’ve used very little space, you won’t pay much more than the minimum charge. If you’ve used about half of it, you’ll pay the medium fee. If the dumpster is full, you pay the maximum amount. All of these fees plus any extras, such as excessive weight, will be presented to you upfront. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying.
6. Call Junk King Katy Today
Are you in need of Katy junk removal services? Need to search for a dumpster rental near me but aren’t sure which result you can trust? Give Junk King a call. Our team is here to help you no matter what junk removal service you need.
Our tiered pay structure for dumpsters extends to our junk pickup as well. If you only have a few old pieces of furniture, you won’t pay as much as you would if you have a whole truck-full of trash. This helps reduce your overall cost while still giving you an easy way of getting rid of junk.
In addition to our pricing structure, there’s the fact that we recycle or donate as much as we can. We don’t take your dumpster straight to the landfill when we pick up your dumpster. Instead, we sort through everything in it. We pull out anything that is in good condition and can be donated. Then we sort out any recyclables. We take these to local donation and recycling facilities. We want to reduce the amount of junk that goes into a landfill every day. This service is included in every junk pickup or dumpster rental at no additional charge. You also don’t have to do anything special with your trash. We handle all of it.
To get the most out of your dumpster rental, you need to work with the right company. Junk King’s dumpsters can handle everything but hazardous waste, and we will work with you to make sure you have the dumpster for the right amount of time. Our unique pricing structure helps keep your costs low, and our dedication to recycling means you’re not contributing a large amount to the landfill.
Want to know more about what Junk King can do for you? Give us a call at 1-888-888-JUNK or text us at 1-737-888-5865.
