From roof work to home remodeling, there are several projects that generate a lot of debris. To prevent waste from accumulating on your property, consider a roll-off dumpster rental. The suggestions below are tailored to make the process smoother for first-time renters. 

What to do When Renting a Roll-Off Dumpster

1. Make Reservations Immediately

As soon as you set a date for the project or a few weeks before it starts, reach out to a roll-off dumpster rental company to reserve a container. If you wait to reserve one, your preferred size may not be available when you need it. The dumpster should be placed on the property a day or two before your scheduled project is set to start. This way, the driver won’t have to maneuver around contractors’ vehicles and service trucks to drop off the container.

2. Don’t Overfill the Container 

Be mindful of how much debris you toss in the dumpster. Filling the container to the brim is dangerous, as items could fall out on the road during trash hauling. Overfilling the unit could also weigh it down to the point where it becomes too difficult to move it. When reserving a roll-off dumpster rental, make sure to ask about weight limits and procedures for loading the container.  

3. Don’t Toss Prohibited Items

To cut down on the waste in landfills, the junk in the roll-off dumpster will be taken to a recycling facility for sorting. Although many items can be recycled, there is a long list of materials that can’t be processed. Lead-acid batteries are on the list due to the dangers these chemicals pose to the environment. Tampering with the pressurized air in aerosol cans is also dangerous, which is why the bottles should be discarded separately. Styrofoam is generally not accepted, as it can’t be converted to new materials in the closed-loop recycling process, which many facilities use. 

For roll-off dumpster rentals in New London County, CT, contact Sterling Superior Services. The company provides dumpster rentals for homeowners, landlords, business owners, and contractors. All items are transported to the second facility, Superior Recycling, for sorting and processing. Find dumpster specifications online and call (860) 642-7351 to make a reservation.