If you are getting ready to tackle a large project in your home, one of the best ways to get rid of the waste the project is going to create is with a roll off dumpster. A dumpster rental allows you to get rid of waste without having to take load after load of it to the local landfill. It can be both efficient and cost effective to get rid of your waste this way. However, some homeowners might be worried about a dumpster causing damage to their driveway. Mickey’s Carting is here to talk about dumpster rentals and driveways, and what you need to do to make sure a dumpster rental doesn’t cause any damage.

How Do I Protect My Driveway from Dumpsters?

There are certainly ways that a dumpster can cause damage to your driveway if you aren’t careful. To avoid this happening, there are a few things that you can do before the dumpster is delivered that will keep your driveway protected and help you avoid any cracking:
– Plywood: You can lay down a large piece of plywood to help protect your driveway from cracking and damage. Putting this barrier down before the dumpster is delivered will help to distribute the weight of the dumpster evenly on your driveway. It will also create a barrier so that there isn’t any scratching that happens if the dumpster were to move or shift as it is getting filled up.
– Don’t Overfill: Another common mistake that homeowners make when renting a dumpster is overfilling. When you overfill the dumpster, there is a risk that cracking and damage can occur because of the added weight. To avoid overfilling a dumpster, be conscious of what you’re putting in the dumpster. You should avoid putting in heavy materials such as rock, brick, tile, concrete, and other extremely heavy objects. Before your dumpster is delivered, confirm how much weight you are allowed to put in the dumpster.
– Consider Street Placement: To avoid damaging your driveway all together, you can have the dumpster placed on the street rather than in your driveway. You need to be aware that this will more than likely require a permit from the town or city that you live in. You may live somewhere that doesn’t allow dumpsters to be placed on the street. Make sure you’re finding out all of this information before the dumpster is delivered.
– Driveway Material: If you have a concrete driveway, it is far less likely that your driveway will be damaged by a dumpster than those that have asphalt or gravel driveways. Concrete is much harder than the other types of driveways.

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If you are in need of a dumpster container rental for your next project, you can turn to Mickey’s Carting to get you what you need. We have many sizes to choose from depending on the scale of the project you’re getting ready to start. Call us today!