Costs of Hauling the Load Yourself vs. Renting a Dumpster

Before you decide that hauling debris to the landfill is cheaper than renting a dumpster, consider these questions:

How big is your truck or trailer? Every time it gets full, you have to stop what you’re doing to unload which costs you more time. Using our 10-day dumpster rentals, you can continue loading and never worry about unloading it!

How many loads do you estimate you’ll have? For every additional trip, weigh in the cost of gas, travel time, and downtime while you have nowhere to put your additional trash.

How close is the landfill from your site? Even if it’s only 15 minutes away, it’ll take almost an hour to secure each load, drive both ways, and unload. That can add up to several hours of your day!

Are there fees associated with the landfill near you? Most will charge per load or per weight.

Does that facility accept the type of debris you have? Some facilities don’t accept certain materials. Do you feel like driving to multiple facilities to unload it all?

Have you researched the waste transport laws in your city and state?Sometimes it’s actually illegal to dump it yourself, which can lead to big fines.

Renting Saves More Money

Our dumpster rental prices are budget-friendly to allow everyone to find the right product for their project. In addition to keeping competitive prices, there are even more ways you can save money on your next dumpster rental:

Stay local. National companies may offer dumpster rentals, but their prices are often significantly higher than a local company due to markups.

Split the cost. Let your neighbors know you’re planning on renting a dumpster and see if they’d be interested in sharing the dumpster! If they have some items they’d like to get rid of, you can split the cost.

Estimate your load generously. If your dumpster is too small, you can end up paying double. Instead, estimate generously and discuss your job with us to see what size will be best.

Consider weight. Maybe you don’t need a big dumpster, but if you have particularly heavy debris, you could end up with overweight fees. Be upfront with what you’re hauling, so there are no surprises in your bill.

Cover it up. At night, cover your dumpster with a tarp to avoid others using your dumpster for their own trash.

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