Are all Dumpster Rental Companies the Same?

So, it’s that time again: your clutter is out of control, and you need an elegant solution. Perhaps you’ve been hard at work on a home improvement project, and you’re finally in the stages of wrapping it up. Or perhaps you’ve simply let the junk pile up in your home over a particularly reclusive winter.

 Whatever the case may be, you’re now in a position where you need to choose an effective waste management solution. Brace yourself: the dumpster rental companies are coming.

Choosing a dumpster rental company for your needs can be utterly overwhelming if you don’t know what criteria is most important. After all, chances are there’s more than one company in your area ready and willing to hire you a dumpster—but which one will provide you with the greatest possible level of satisfaction once you complete your clean-up? Numerous factors can affect your rental experience, and it’s essential to look at them beforehand so that you can choose a company likely to suit your needs.

Our team has seen a lot of dumpster rentals in the past, so we’re well aware of what renters need most often. Below is an overview of the key requirements for successful dumpster hire, along with an explanation of how various rental companies might try to meet them. Read on and learn how to choose a dumpster rental company that can provide you with the ideal container for hire.

The Main Differences Between Most Dumpster Rental Companies

Below are the most vital points for potential renters to consider when they are looking for dumpster rental companies. Take care to look at each of these whenever you are considering a dumpster rental company so that you can ensure yours will address them in a way that provides you with optimal value:

Dumpster Size:

The size of the dumpster you rent will affect many things. Firstly, it will either open or narrow opportunities for you to place the container on your property during the rental period. You may have been planning to leave the dumpster on the street outside your home during your rental, but this is not an ideal solution in most cities throughout the United States and Canada unless you have acquired a permit from your local government beforehand. Generally speaking, any rented dumpster must be placed somewhere where it will not obstruct a public right of way (defined as a public space through which people may walk, including streets, sidewalks, paths, parks, and lots).

1. Since your rental dumpster will likely have to reside on your property during your rental, you’ll need to make sure that it can fit in a convenient place. The best place for a rental dumpster is in the driveway, but that means your container can’t be too large. Many dumpster rental companies try to upsell larger containers by offering more square footage per dollar, but this strategy can prove impractical when you have limited space on your property with which to work. The best strategy is to find out exactly how much room you will actually need for your junk, then rent a dumpster that is just big enough so you can fit it on your property without difficulty.

Pricing:

The next area in which you should pay careful attention is that of pricing. Not all dumpster companies charge for their services the same way, which means that you can have drastically different results depending on the company you choose and the pricing model that they employ. Here are the most common pricing strategies that dumpster rental companies throughout North America use:

• Pricing based on weight. Many dumpster companies charge their customers based on the weight of the container once it has been filled and the end of the rental period has arrived. However, this strategy can be of questionable value to renters, because it places an unfair disadvantage upon those who have small but heavy items that they need to place in their rental containers. Additionally, some renters may be charged for choosing larger containers (if the weight of the container itself is not taken out of the equation ahead of time).

• Pricing based on container size. Some companies charge based on the size of the container that the renter chooses, but this may not be ideal either. As mentioned above, many companies provide better deals for larger containers, but this causes a challenge when it comes to placing the container for use during the rental period.

• Pricing based on square footage used. One of the most useful pricing models involves charging customers based on the amount of square footage they use in each container they rent. Companies that employ this model often have set rental periods and container sizes that are appropriate for use on residential properties. This strategy also provides an incentive to renters to pack their containers carefully, since doing so can save space and therefore earn them a discount.

Customer Service:

One thing every renter should consider carefully is the amount of help they will receive from their dumpster rental company during the rental process. There is no reason why a dumpster rental company should not remain available during a rental period to provide troubleshooting and information regarding company policies. However, it is possible for smaller companies to be overwhelmed with customer service duties and lose the ability to respond to everyone adequately.

For best results, choose a company with enough resources to ensure that they will always be able to provide someone who can give you help during your rental. Larger companies can typically afford to hire greater numbers of customer service personnel, who will be readily available to assist with any help that you may need during your rental.

Items Taken for Disposal:

Not all dumpster companies take the same items, either. Some companies specialize in removing building materials, whereas others lean towards items more likely to be found on residential properties (such as yard waste). Ensure that you choose a company with containers that are suited to the waste you need to remove from your property. Some companies can accept a wide variety of varied materials, which is normally best since it will allow you to fill your container without having to discriminate. For best results, check with your local government first to see what items are prohibited for disposal in dumpsters throughout your area—then follow up by calling each rental company on your list and seeing if there are any additional materials they cannot process.

Environmental Responsibility:

Renters should always be mindful of the techniques their dumpster companies use to deal with the materials after they collect the containers. It is always better to choose a company that will go above and beyond to sort the materials they collect and dispose of them in an eco-friendly way so that you can feel good knowing that your items haven’t simply been carted off to the nearest landfill and left in a heap. Eco-friendly dumpster rental options are not always easy to come across, but they can be cost-effective and socially conscious alternatives to just throwing away your unwanted goods. Look for a company that offers environmentally-friendly disposal.

Use This Information to Choose Ideal Dumpster Rental Companies for Your Purposes

Dumpster rental companies are a dime a dozen, but you’ll need to do research and make informed decisions if you want to hire one that will give you the waste disposal solution you need. Keep the above guide handy at all times so that you can select a proper rental company and enjoy ridding yourself of all that junk.

At Junk King, we are proud to have had so many repeat customers over the years. Many people rely on us whenever they need junk removal services. In addition to our self-service dumpster rental offerings, we also offer a service where we handle the junk removal for you. If you are interested in either of these services and want to learn more, you can always give us a call at 1-888-888-JUNK. You can also book a rental via our homepage.