Renting a dumpster from Scrap It Dumpster provides unmatched convenience, enhances safety, and saves money when undertaking various projects. However, if you are not careful, it is easy to end up with the wrong size dumpster. This often happens as a result of underestimating the amount of debris generated from your project. Some project managers wrongly believe that a small dumpster can save them money.
In reality, when you rent a dumpster that is too small, it can cost you double in hidden trip fees, extra pickup charges, and ordering a second dumpster. Renting a dumpster is intended to lower costs and not the other way around. At Scrap It Dumpster, we always guide our clients when it comes to choosing the right size roll-off dumpsters. In this post, we explain why renting a too-small dumpster can lead to extra trips and fees.
Many homeowners and contractors underestimate how much debris a project will generate. This is one of the most common dumpster rental mistakes. Materials such as drywall, lumber, roofing shingles, concrete, flooring, furniture, and yard waste can take up more space than anticipated.
As the dumpster fills, you may discover that there is still a substantial amount of debris left to dispose of. At that point, you are faced with a difficult choice: schedule a haul-away and replacement roll off dumpster or find another disposal solution.
Neither option is usually as affordable as renting a larger container in the first place. Our experts recommend you size up when in doubt. It’s almost always cheaper in the long run.
Trip fees are charges associated with transporting roll-off dumpsters to and from your property. When a full dumpster must be removed and replaced with an empty one before your project is complete, the dumpster rental company incurs additional transportation and labor costs.
These expenses may include:
As a result, you may end up paying for multiple trips instead of a single delivery and pickup. A move intended to cut down on costs may end up burning a hole in your pocket.
One of the financial drawbacks of renting a dumpster that is too small is paying transportation-related charges more than once.
For example, if your project requires the equivalent of a 20-yard dumpster but you rent a 10-yard container, you may need two separate hauls to remove all of the debris. Instead of paying for one delivery and one pickup, you could be paying for two deliveries, two pickups, and additional disposal charges. The total cost can easily exceed what you would have paid for a larger roll-off dumpster from the start.
Apart from hidden trip fees, there is the aspect of overage penalties. You typically pay a flat rate for a specific weight allowance. If your heavy debris maxes out the weight limit early, or if you overfill the bin, you can face hefty overage fees (often $75 to $100+ per extra ton).
Choosing the right dumpster can streamline your project, allow you to stay within weight limits, and save you money. For you to select the right size dumpster, you need to consider the type of project, the materials you’re disposing of, and where the dumpster will be located. At Scrap It Dumpster, we are ready to help you make an informed decision when you’re looking to rent a dumpster. We offer 20-yard, 30-yard, and 50-yard sizes to choose from. Get in touch with the team at Scrap It Dumpster to get started.
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