Believe it or not, dumpster rentals can be fun. We love our customers. I come from a property management background and people are always angry when I would hear from them. With dumpster rentals, people are always happy we are taking their unwanted mess. We try to use the KISS method. Keep It Simple Stu*id. We are laid back and easy going. The goal is to get you your dumpster when and where you want it and grab it when you're done. Easy.
Here are a few dumpster rental do and don'ts to help facilitate the process.
1. Driveway Drama:
- All our dumpsters are driveway safe, so no need to worry about a dumpster-induced concrete catastrophe. They roll on and roll off. It's their job and they do it pretty dang well.
2. Same-Day Satisfaction:
- Need it now? We've got you covered with our same-day delivery. Because we know waiting for a dumpster is almost as painful as waiting for that pizza delivery. Our delivery crew may not come with garlic knots, but we promise they're just as friendly. Just let us know where you want us to put it and you don't even need to be at home. You don't need to pay when the dumpster is delivered, we will send you a link and you can just pay online sometime before pick-up. Easy! You can just let us know what side of the driveway or you can go as far as some to leave a chalk outline out.
3. No Hidden Fee Follies:
- Trash Panda believes in honesty. Our costs are all-inclusive, and the only extra charge is for appliances that contain freon, mattresses, box springs, tires, or appliances. If you put any of these in the dumpster, just let us know and we can adjust the bill. We charge you what the landfill charges, so the cost is nominal. Toss it in.
4. Weight Watchers Friendly:
- Each dumpster comes with a weight limit – 2000 lbs for the 10-yarder and a hefty 6000 lbs for the 15, 20, and 30-yarders. Keep it under, and you're golden! If you accidentally exceed the weight limit, don't worry; we won't send a team of weightlifting raccoons to reprimand you. 99% of our customers never reach the 6,000lb limit. That's why we made it so high. We want the fee to be all inclusive, but we have to watch our back a little. If you're just a household cleanout, you will not reach the limit. 6,000 lbs is shingles, concrete, or some heavy substrate. And remember, shingles, concrete, dirt, or heavy substrates always need a custom quote.
5. Material Manners: Mixed Loads
- No mixed loads allowed. Your dumpster can either be filled with inert/organic material OR household junk, but not both. It's like having separate rooms for your guests and your laundry – everybody stays in their designated space. The reason for that is they go to separate destinations and neither location accepts the other. So junk or limbs. Not both, easy.
6. No Hazardous Hodgepodge: Prohibited Items
- Think safety. Dumpsters are not magic portals to dispose of hazardous materials. We cannot accept paint, paint cans, anything hazardous or flammable, food waste, or liquids. Our dumpsters are allergic to danger – let's keep it safe and sound.
- Paint is our number one culpret here. The landfills do not accept paint without an additional charge. Unfortunately, due to abuse and our poor little Trash Pandas getting painted up, we can't accept paint or paint cans.
Pro tip: If you need to dispose of paint, you can always mix in dirt or kitty litter and toss it in your normal trash after its dry. --- Don't put it in bags to hide it. We had a customer put paint in a bag and when we rolled over it at the landfill, it exploded on a brand new Dodge Ram. They weren't happy, the landfill wasn't happy. No Paint.
7. Level Load Limbo: Don't heap the spoon
- Play it safe and stick to the level load rule. No dumpster Jenga or stacking over the rim, please. Why? Because that majestic sofa, door, or box that's over the rim is likely to not make it to the landfill. Check out our top ten list of dumpster rental shame.
The $85 Symphony: enter the "dry run" fee
- Stacking over the rim might create a dumpster masterpiece, but it's a costly performance. The result? A dry run fee of $85, and you'll have to fix the load and send a picture prior to a pickup reattempt. It's the ballet of waste management – with fees as the encore. we don't like it, you don't like it. Keep it level. The next size up is only $50 more. If in doubt, it's much better to err on the side of too much room, than not enough.
- To keep it roadway safe, legal, and easy on everyone, snap a picture if you're worried about the load being over the rim. We'll give it a once-over before pickup, ensuring your dumpster is roadworthy and ready for its final performance.
7. Have Fun: Keep it simple.
- Don't stress about your dumpster rental. Don't worry about extra fees or anything. We are here to help and not stick you with additional fees. We'll give you a text message when you book, send another out when we are on our way and let you know an eta, after delivery, we will send the bill, and when it's ready for pick-up or on the day it's scheduled, we come get it. That's all folks. Happy dumping!
In conclusion, dear dumpster dancers, let's keep the roadway ballet smooth, safe, and splendid. Follow these dos and don'ts for a dumpster experience that's as easy as a waltz and as efficient as a pirouette. Now, let the dumpster choreography begin! 🕺💃