If you’re planning an outdoor wedding, you’ll need to think about trash removal. Some venues include this in rental packages, but if yours doesn’t, you’ll need to research dumpster rentals to ensure cleanup goes smoothly. Before you contact a waste disposal company to request this service, it’s important to understand what size dumpster you need. Since dumpster sizes range from 10-40 yards, taking the time to consider this now helps ensure your big day goes off without a hitch.

3 Tips for Choosing a Wedding Dumpster Rentals Size

1. Total Number of Guests

To assess which size of dumpster rental will work, look at the guest list. For an intimate wedding of 75-150, a 10-yard dumpster, which is equivalent to three truckloads of trash, should suffice. If your wedding is on the larger scale, with 150+ guests, then a 20-yard dumpster, which holds six truckloads of trash, may be the better choice.

2. Decorations

Before moving forward with a wedding dumpster rental, think about how you will dispose of decorations following the event. If you plan to toss floral arrangements, centerpieces, balloons, and even your decorative ceremony archway, you may need to upgrade your dumpster size to accommodate.  

3. Meals & Cutlery

Lastly, consider the meal you’re offering your guests. Are appetizers being catered and served on-site by a local restaurant? Will they bring their own chafing dishes? Are rented tablecloths, flatware, and silverware included in your package? In that case, your event will likely yield less waste in the long run. On the other hand, if your guests will use disposable silverware and plates to eat a full meal, the amount of trash you’ll need hauled away will be considerably higher.

With this insight in mind, you’re well-prepared to find the right size dumpster rentals for your wedding. Fly By Nite Disposal can help. Based in West Virginia, the garbage pick-up company been the go-to source for event waste disposal in Mercer and southern Raleigh counties since 1977. In addition to 10–40-yard containers and event trash removal, the company also offers curbside commercial and residential garbage collection at an affordable monthly rate. To learn more about how their team will meet your garbage collection needs, call (304) 487-1655, and visit them online to learn more about pickup and payment options.