When you have too much garbage to fit inside of a trash can, renting a dumpster from a waste management company is a clean and efficient solution. However, your choice will depend on your needs; a large construction site will require more space than a small household. Understanding the difference between roll-off and rear-load containers will help you choose which is best for your garbage needs.

How Roll-Off & Rear-Load Containers Are Unique From Each Other

Rear-Load Containers

The image of a rear-load container is most likely what pops into your head when you think of dumpsters. These disposal units typically have plastic covers that keep the waste contained, and they are large enough to hold garbage from a residential community or small business. They range in size from 1.5 cubic yards to eight cubic yards.

When the rear-load container needs to be emptied, a garbage truck extends two poles that attach to the back of the dumpster. Then, a winch on the truck lifts the container up and tilts it, so the waste pours out. 

Roll-Off Containers

Roll-off containers are the biggest dumpsters you can rent. They are durable containers built to withstand the waste of large residential projects or commercial construction sites. The available sizes reflect this heavy-duty purpose, ranging from 10 cubic yards to a massive 40 cubic yards.

Instead of being emptied on-site, roll-off containers are removed from the premises and replaced with a fresh container. The dumpsters are lifted onto a heavy-haul truck before being taken away to a waste management site. 

Whether you need a roll-off or rear-load container, the waste management experts of T-Mac Solid Waste & Roll-Off of Columbia, MO, can help. With more than three decades in the business, the family-owned and -operated company knows every customer has specific needs; there is no one-size-fits-all fix for waste disposal. With a huge inventory of dumpsters of various sizes, the friendly representatives will work with you to make sure you have the right container for you. Visit the website for more information about their containers, and call (573) 814-2844 to ask about availability.