2 Tips To Help You Order The Right Size Dumpster

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If your business is getting ready to do some spring cleaning, you may want to rent an extra dumpster for the project. This dumpster could be used for all the trash you find during the clean-up job, and by renting a second dumpster, you will not take up space in your normal container. When the time comes to get a dumpster, here are two things to consider:

1. Type of dumpster

Dumpsters come in many sizes and types, but one type might be better for your job. The most common type is a top-load dumpster. This is the type that is open on the top, and you will need to throw the trash in from the top. The disadvantage to this type is that it can be hard to use if you have things that are really heavy.

The other common option is a side-load dumpster, which is sometimes referred to as a front-load dumpster. With this option, the side of the dumpster opens up. This allows you to walk inside the box, and it makes it easier if you have to throw away things that are heavy.

At this time, you may also want to look into the available sizes of dumpsters too. Larger ones may cost more to rent, but you might be able to choose a smaller one if you carefully analyze the trash that you will be throwing in it.

2. Items to throw away

Many of the items you need to throw away can legally be placed in a dumpster, but there may be things you come across that cannot be thrown away. Before you rent a dumpster, you may want to determine what types of items you have.

If you primarily have things to pitch, such as old cans of paint or cleaning solutions, a dumpster might not be necessary. These are items that you should not place in a dumpster because they can contaminate the earth.

As you look at the trash you have, you should determine how much will really go in the dumpster. By thinking this through before you order the dumpster, you might be able to save some money. You could possibly get by with ordering a smaller dumpster, and the rest of the items could be recycled at local recycling businesses.

To learn more about the types of dumpsters available for rent, contact a company that offers dumpster rental services. They can help you select the right size, and they will deliver to your business.

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