Ways to Avoid Dumpster Overage Fees

Overage fees on dumpster rental service can occur in some instances such as when a dumpster container is over-filled or the junks exceed the weight allowance. Fortunately, these extra fees can be avoided if you keep the following tips and mind and also give us a call at DFW Rolloff for an easy dumpster rental service.

Go for the Right Container Size

Choosing the right container size perhaps is the most important step to take in avoiding overage fees. It is good to choose a dumpster that is slightly bigger than your estimate for the debris you want to evacuate because of the extra loading capacity. When you rent a dumpster that is too small, you may end up hiring a second one to complete the cleanup and that will cost you twice.

Understand the Rental Policies of the Dumpster Rental Company

Every dumpster rental service provider has different policies on what constitutes an overage. In most cases, loading prohibited debris, over-filling dumpsters, and overweight dumpsters attract overage fees, hence you must understand their policies upfront. Just before you sign a contract, you must understand the costs of each dumpster size, weight allowance for each dumpster, the cost for exceeding the weight allowance, and types of junks allowed in a dumpster container.

Cover the Dumpster Container When it is Raining

One of the reasons why you should cover a dumpster container when it is raining is that debris normally weighs more when wet. For instance, the average weight per yard of gravel can increase from 2,565 lbs. to 3,375 lbs. The average weight per yard of garbage can increase from 600 lbs. to 1,240 lbs. You can keep the dumpster and its content dry by keeping it in a covered area of the property, which includes a pole barn, garage, and shelter.

Don’t Fill Container with Extra Junks or Debris

It is quite tempting to dispose of the debris that is not meant to be inside dumpster, this could eventually lead to an overweight dumpster and high overage fees. Most dumpster rental companies will not allow the mixing of different debris, for instance, the mixing of construction junks with household junks.

Avoid Long-term Rentals if Possible and Recycle When Necessary

In most cases, the longer you have a dumpster waiting on your property, the heavier the load becomes. It is easier to toss in extra junks when the dumpster is always available at your property, also the rain and precipitation can further increase the weight of the junks. For this reason, you should schedule a dumpster just before you need it to avoid overage fees.

Just before you toss junks into a dumpster container, you should look out for items that can still be salvaged and donated or recycle if they are still in manageable conditions.

Contact DFW Rolloff for Affordable and Reliable Waste Removal

For a reliable, cost-effective and easy-to-rent dumpster services, please contact us at DFW Rolloff. We do offer dumpster rental services for residential and commercial debris removal at the most affordable rates and guaranteed delivery.