Roll-off boxes are a popular type of dumpster with an open-air top and a rectangular boxed shape. They arrive on a truck and, then, are deployed so you can fill it with a large amount of trash. However, roll-offs are not a one-size-fits-all product. By knowing more about them, you’ll be able to decide what type is best for your needs. 

3 Factors to Assess When Ordering a Roll-Off Box

1. Style

Even though roll-off boxes are a subset of dumpsters, they have their own variations. If you don’t have special needs for your trash removal, a standard roll-off is ideal since it’s able to collect everything from construction debris to garbage to general junk.

Under certain circumstances, roll-off boxes can also be placed for concrete and brick, with no other waste mixed in.

Finally, if your project is on-going and generating a large amount of waste, it might make sense to choose a compactor receiver, which can be transferred directly to an industrial compactor facility. 

2. Size

By understanding the range of available roll-off box sizes, you can avoid renting too large of a container, wasting  money, and all too often-not getting a large enough container for your needs. 20-yard roll-offs are a good baseline, offering enough space for waste from a home remodeling, garage clear out, or smaller scale construction project. 30- yards makes more sense for larger construction jobs that may also have a demolition component. Finally, 40- yards is the optimal size when there is a substantial and growing amount of debris from a  large scale project.

3. Location

Evaluating your property for the best place to have a roll-off unloaded can save you time and protect your land. Choose an area that is close to the source of the garbage so you can minimize the labor of moving the trash. Concrete is a perfect surface because it can handle the substantial weight of the dumpster.

You’ll also want to choose a flat surface, so the weight is distributed as evenly as possible. When your only option is grass, lay down some plywood first so there is some buffer, and your landscaping won’t be damaged. 

If you need a roll-off box for your trash or construction debris, contact RTI Trash in Russellville, AR. In business since 1978, their roll-off service offers 20-, 30-, and 40-yard sizes. They are able to offer cardboard and paper recycling, usually at no additional cost. To set up an appointment, just call (479) 890-2662, or visit their website to learn more about their company.