Not all dumpsters are the same. There are differences in the types used for commercial properties and those rented by homeowners. While both are used for hauling trash, you may have a tougher time cleaning out your garage if you use a front-load dumpster instead of a roll-off. Knowing the proper situation for each kind will come in handy. 

Front-Load vs. Roll-Off Dumpsters

Front-Load 

Front-loading dumpsters are the typical bins you see outside of businesses and restaurants. Designed with wide slanted openings for easy trash disposal, the hinges for the dumpster cover are attached to the opening’s highest point. These types are ideal for food disposal due to their lids, which help keep animals out. Its sealed bottom portion won’t leak liquid or food waste. 

Front-load dumpsters tend to be tied to a contract with weekly waste removals from the contractor. Constructed with openings on each side wide enough for a garbage truck’s arms to fit through, these dumpsters are lifted above the truck and flipped upside down to empty into the truck’s disposal area. 

Roll-Off   

Roll-off dumpsters tend to be longer and wider than their front-loading counterparts, with a door on either side. These dumpsters are preferred for short-term rentals and are usually found in homeowner’s driveways to help with a hefty construction or cleaning project. The opening is wide enough to dispose of king-sized mattresses and discarded lumber. They are usually delivered without a lid. 

The bottom of a roll-off is not watertight, so rainwater and melting snow can drain away instead of collecting and adding excess weight to the bin. These dumpsters are too big for a truck to lift, so they’re usually towed or hauled. Drivers must get out of the truck to empty the dumpster, making it preferable for property owners who don’t want excess trash left strewn about. 

If you need a dumpster to be dropped off and picked up on time, Reliable Dumpsters will help. Located in Concord, NC, they make waste management easier. They offer residential, construction and roll-off dumpster rentals, as well as services like garbage collection, trash hauling, and general waste management. Call them at (704) 782-5438 for all of your trash-related needs.