Renting a dumpster, rather than working with an outside junk removal service, is a great way to save money on your next home renovation. However, as with anything, certain charges will accompany dumpster rental. These charges will need to be factored into your overall budget for your renovation. In addition to the flat rate for the dumpster rental, some additional charges may be applied in certain instances. These overage charges may not seem like much at first but they can begin to rack up quickly if one is not fully aware of them. This guide explores several ways to avoid dumpster overage charges so you can save as much money on your dumpster rental as possible.
Assess waste needs in advance
The best way to avoid dumpster overage charges is to assess your waste needs in advance. The cost of renting a dumpster varies depending on the size of the dumpster itself. Choosing a dumpster that’s too small for your needs will likely cause you to overfill said dumpster, which will incur additional charges. Likewise, if your debris greatly outweighs the capacity of your dumpster, you may need to call for your dumpster to be emptied and swapped multiple times throughout the course of your project. These two scenarios both incur additional fees that can throw a wrench in your renovation budget. Assessing your waste needs before renting a dumpster will help you choose the best size for your project, ensuring that you do not go over the designated weight limit.
Familiarize yourself with the rental terms
Additional charges may also be applied if one goes over the time frame that was outlined in the rental agreement. Familiarizing yourself with the rental terms beforehand will ensure that you stay on time and on budget with your dumpster rental. To stay within the time frame of your rental agreement, it’s often best to conduct as much demolition on your renovation project as possible before the dumpster arrives at your home. This will allow you to get the majority of the waste out of the way within the first few days of your dumpster rental. You will then only need to tie up loose ends during the final days of your rental period.
Know the specific policies for dumpster rental
Other areas of the rental agreement may also indicate the possibility of additional overage charges. It’s therefore very important that you know the specific policies for your dumpster rental. This includes the weight limit for your specific dumpster size, as well as the acceptable forms of waste that can be deposited in the dumpster. Certain dumpsters are only fit for the disposal of certain materials, such as concrete or clean soil and certain items such as mattresses will incur an additional overage charge. Familiarizing yourself with these policies will ensure that you do not stray outside the lines of the rental contract and do not incur any overage charges as a result.
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