Whenever you rent a dumpster for a project, you want to make sure you are getting the most out of your rental. As tempting as it may be to simply throw every and anything you have into the dumpster, you might find that there is actually a great deal of space that is wasted that way. There is a method to the madness and if you follow some tips, you will find that you are able to fit much more into the dumpster you have rented. Mickey’s Carting is here to share some tips to help you throw you belongings away in the dumpster as efficiently as possible.
How Do You Fill a Dumpster Efficiently?
Following are some tips to help you fill your dumpster as efficiently as possible so that you get the most out of your rental:
– Break Down What You Can: When it comes to throwing items away in your dumpster, you need to break things down as much as you possibly can. This includes more than just boxes too. There are many building materials that can be broken down as well including drywall and foam core. If there is a way to make an item smaller, you should take full advantage of it.
– Know What Isn’t Allowed: There are several hazardous items that can’t be thrown away in the dumpster. You will also be limited with extremely heavy items like stone, tile or brick. Make sure you have read the list of no, no’s and are familiar with it.
– Large Items First: You want to make sure you put the largest items you plan to throw away in the dumpster first. This will make sure that the bottom of your dumpster is filled up efficiently. This is where you want the bulkiest items.
– Slow Down: Rather than simply chucking things into your dumpster, you should place them strategically to fit as many items as possible. When you are simply throwing things in there, there are sure to be gaps that could be filled by more trash. When you’re taking your time, you will utilize every square inch of space.
– Weight: Make sure that you are distributing weight evenly in your dumpster rental. You want to make sure that there is a balance between extremely heavy and light objects throughout the dumpster.
– Don’t Overfill: It might be tempting to try and squeeze every last thing into the dumpster while you have it there to fill, but you need to be cautious about over filling a dumpster. If you have heavy items, make sure that you leave about 12 inches of the dumpster empty to avoid extra charges. You don’t want to end up paying more because you filled it too much.
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