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About four pick-up trucks' worth of trash can fit in a 10 yard roll-off container. They are often used for small projects like remodeling a bathroom or kitchen, cleaning out a garage or basement, replacing a small roof up to 1500 square feet, or taking down a small deck up to 500 square feet.
About eight pick-up trucks' worth of trash can fit in a 20-yard roll-off container. They are often used to remove carpet or flooring from a large house, clean out a large garage or basement, replace a roof up to 3000 square feet, or take down a deck up to 400 square feet.
About 12 pick-up trucks' worth of trash can fit in a 30 yard roll-off container. They are often used for big home additions, building a new house, tearing down a garage, replacing siding or windows on a small to medium-sized house, and so on.
About 16 pick-up trucks' worth of trash can fit in a 40-yard roll-off container. They are often used for big projects like building or remodeling a big house, cleaning out a business, or replacing the siding or windows on a big house.
If you want to rent a roll-off container and aren't sure what size to get, just think about how big your project is. This is probably one of the few industries where you pay for the space. It's a waste of money to pay for space you don't use. If you rent a dumpster that is bigger than what you need, you are just wasting money.
Most dumpsters are 10 cubic yards, 20 cubic yards, 30 cubic yards, or 40 cubic yards. There are also sizes in between. It's important to know what size will work best for you.
One-Room Remodel: If you're doing spring cleaning or remodeling a single room, you can probably fit all the trash into a 20-cubic yard dumpster. If you're remodeling your kitchen, though, and need to get rid of appliances and cabinets, a bigger dumpster would be better.
General cleanup and remodeling more than one room: A 20- to 30-cubic-yard metal dumpster may be needed for a medium-sized project that involves remodeling more than one room. Again, the answer will depend on how big the project is. Our staff can help you figure out what size is best for you.
Storage Area Cleanup or Remodeling: A 10- or 15-cubic yard container will be enough for a small space. Some people will have a garage sale instead of throwing away furniture or large appliances. But if you also need to get rid of big appliances, choose a bigger size, like a 20-cubic yarder.
Whole House Cleanup: If you are doing a major renovation on your house, rent a 20-cubic yard dumpster. But this size dumpster won't be enough for large homes.
Landscaping: If you're remodeling your yard, a 10-cubic-yarder or 15-cubic-yarder may be all you need to get rid of your trash. However, if you're remodeling your patio and have trash to get rid of as well, you may need a bigger dumpster.
Big Demolition Jobs and New Construction: As soon as we get your call, our 30- to 40-cubic-yard containers can be rolled onto your property. For bigger jobs, a metal dumpster with 40 cubic yards of space would be the best choice.
We do recommend that you call our number so that we can figure out what your needs are. From what we've seen, we know that each household has its own set of rules. As you can see, it's hard to picture how big they are in your mind.
How Much Do Dumpster Rentals Cost?
We need to dispel the idea that renting a roll off dumpster is expensive. Sure, it will cost you a couple hundred dollars for a home project, but you have to figure out if it's worth it when you consider how much work, gas, and time you'll waste if you try to get rid of the trash yourself. At one of our roll off dumpster locations, we have experts who can help you.
Here are some of the most common dumpster types and how much they cost:
Here are some other ways that dumpsters can be used that can affect how much you pay:
Call our number to get an estimate of the cost and let's talk more about it.
This question doesn't have a single answer. In some states, you need a permit before you can rent a metal dumpster. Some people don't need one at all, except on very rare occasions.
If you park the dumpster on the street or sidewalk, you will probably need a permit. If you want to be sure, you can call the city office in Pennsauken. If you don't want to go through the trouble of getting a permit, make sure your property has enough room for the dumpster.
Think about this if you are planning to do something big that will make a lot of trash. This is because you are already blocking the way for people and cars. When you put a dumpster on the sidewalk next to a busy road, you are putting pedestrians in danger by making them walk in the street. You might also want to talk to your homeowners' association (HOA) or the rental company in your area to make sure you aren't missing anything important.
If you decide to rent a roll-off metal dumpster, you should have no more questions. Even so, you can always talk to our experts if there are still things you don't understand.