During a major cleanup or house renovation project it is often a good idea to consider dumpster rentals in Portland OR as there will invariably be a lot of waste accumulation. Of course you can drag it all into the backyard and hope it disappears all by itself but, alas, it won’t. You can consider loading it in the trunk of your car and making multiple trips to the dump, damaging your car in the process or you can rent a dumpster.
There is little doubt that renting a dumpster is by far the best solution, but how do you go about renting one?
Although it may sound strange, the companies that deal with dumpster rentals in Portland OR are accustomed to dealing with contractors who know the “lingo”, it never hurts for you to use it as well. If you are going to rent a large roll-off unit then don’t call it a dumpster, a dumpster is a smaller container. These collection bins are defined by cubic yards, the lingo used is “yarder” so if you think you need a 10 cubic yard container then call it a “ten yarder.”
If you plan on dropping the container on the street or anywhere other than your property check with the local authorities before you arrange rental. In some areas a permit is needed to drop the container on public property; if you live in a gated community you can bet that there are provisions in the association contract that will deny you the right to bring a dumpster into the village.
Once you have a clear idea of where the container will be dropped, clear a space for the delivery truck bearing in mind that these are quite substantial vehicles and they need plenty of space to maneuver. If the container is going to be dropped on the street it is a good idea to place a few traffic cones in the area to keep the space free from parked vehicles. If the driver finds that he simply cannot drop off or pick up the container, it won’t happen. You may have to wait several days until a container becomes available and you may get charged for the drive-by.
When you think you have a good idea on big a container you need, go up one in size. In most cases the amount of trash will exceed what you think it will be. Drywall, old carpets, wood and the likes take up a lot of space and if you’re getting rid of weighty material such as concrete the company that provides dumpster rentals in Portland OR will only allow the container to be partially filled otherwise it will be overweight.
If you are about to embark on a project where you know substantial waste will be generated then you will need to contact companies that provide dumpster rentals in Portland OR. Contact Portland Disposal & Recycling, Inc, serving the community for over 60 years. Click here to know more.
