Follow These Tips When Renting A Dumpster For Your Interior Remodeling Project
If you will be remodeling one or a few rooms inside of your home, renting a dumpster is a good way to dispose of the demolition waste. However, there are a few intricacies to this part of project that you'll need to consider before you dive in. Here are some tips to ensure your dumpster rental for indoor demolition waste goes smoothly.
Tip #1: Always opt for the larger dumpster.
The smallest dumpsters are really not meant for demolition projects. They're more for people who are cleaning out their garages or trying to dispose of excessive landscaping waste. Unless you're only pulling some flooring out of a small bathroom, you're going to need more space than that for your interior demolition project. There's a surprising amount of waste that comes from ripping down walls, and it's all rigid, so you cannot pack it very tightly into the dumpster. If your small dumpster becomes full and you have to have the dumpster rental company tow it away, dump it, and return it, they will generally charge you twice the original rental fee. So, you're better off paying a few dollars more for a larger dumpster up-front.
A 20-yard dumpster should be sufficient if you're demolishing one room. If you're doing two rooms or a very large room, play it safe with a 30-yard dumpster.
Tip #2: Know where you want the dumpster placed.
If you just call to schedule a dumpster rental and don't give them any guidance as to where the place the dumpster, they will just drop it where it's most convenient. Chances are, you have a specific spot you want the dumpster for ease of loading. Figure this out and make sure you describe the proper location to the dumpster company when you schedule your rental. Most rental companies will drop the dumpster off without you being present, but if your preferred placement of the dumpster is not clear, you may want to be there to guide them when they drop it off.
Tip #3: Know what's not allowed in the dumpster.
You shouldn't have a problem when it comes to your demolition waste. Wall board, flooring, and wood are all perfectly acceptable items to put into the dumpster. However, where renters run into trouble is when they decide to dispose of some extra household waste while they have the dumpster on-site. This is surely convenient -- as long as you know what you can't put into the dumpster. These items are generally prohibited:
- Adhesives, such as epoxy and glue
- All types of food waste, since it may attract bugs and rodents
- Medicines and other medical waste
- Ink
- Oils, including motor oil
- Refrigerants, such as the coolant in your air conditioner or refrigerator
- Paints, lacquers, stains, and other similar products
If you are not sure whether or not something is permitted in the dumpster, give your rental company a call and ask. They may charge you a hefty fine if you put something not permitted into the dumpster.
Tip #4: Give yourself time.
Some dumpster companies will leave the dumpster for a specified period of time -- like one week. Others will just drop the dumpster off and give you virtually as much time as you need to fill it. You just call them and tell them when you need it hauled away. You may pay a little more to keep it there longer, but there's no rush. This second option is definitely better when you're dealing with a remodeling project. You're sure to hit a few bumps in the road that put you behind schedule, and you don't want to be rushing because you only have until a certain day to fill the dumpster.
For more information, contact companies like ESP Dumpsters & Waste Services.
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