Demolishing all or part of a house for a property-wide remodeling project will generate an exceptional amount of debris. To maintain a safe work site, you’ll need to invest in  roll-off service. You can contain all the waste in the multi-yard container, and then have trash service specialists haul it away before you start to rebuild. To avoid complications with logistics, below are a few steps to take and others to avoid when renting a box for your project. 

Do:

Consider what materials will be dumped.

The type of building waste you’ll throw away factors into what size dumpster to get. If you’re tossing siding and other long planks, for example, get a dumpster long enough to accommodate the debris. If the container will be full of bricks, a separate box is needed to adhere to weight restrictions.

Figure out how long you’ll need the box. 

How you’ll be charged for  roll-off box service depends on how long you’ll keep the container. Rates are normally based on box size, and a daily or monthly rental. Speak with the demolition contractor to determine how long this phase of the remodeling project will take. This way, you won’t be charged more for keeping the container longer than anticipated or have it taken away in the middle of demolition.

Don’t:

Delay. 

As people remodel and schedule property-wide cleanouts throughout the year, dumpster rental companies field requests for containers year-round. To ensure the size unit you need is available when you need it, place a reservation as soon as you know the demolition date. As many companies rent out boxes for at least a week at a time, schedule your rental seven days out at the latest.

Use the container as a trash can.

As a roll-off box looks like a giant trash can, you might be tempted to put garbage bags and other rubbish in the container. Rental companies have guidelines on what you can and can’t put in the boxes. Food, for example, is typically on the prohibited list, as the residue left in the container can attract pests. Due to the dangers they pose to the environment, paint thinners, oils, and other chemicals should be discarded according to local and state guidelines.  

For roll-off box service to add to the efficiency of your remodeling project, reach out to RTI Trash in Russellville, AR. The family-owned and -operated company provides Pope County residents and business owners with 20-, 30-, and 40-yard roll-off boxes for temporary and permanent use, as well as recycling and commercial trash service. Learn more about the available waste disposal equipment online and call (479) 890-2662 to reserve a dumpster.