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Dumpster 101: How to Rent a Dumpster

Sometimes we generate a lot more trash than the usual garbage truck pickup can handle. Suppose you need to move to a new home, work on a home improvement project or you just want to declutter your home to improve your living environment, it is a good idea to get a dumpster rental in Framingham to hold the trash while you are working on your project. But how do you go about it? How much does it cost to rent a dumpster? And do you really need one?

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What is a dumpster?

What is a dumpster?

Dumpsters are large trash containers with doors on one end so that you can walk in large pieces of junk safely and easily. Homeowners or contractors often rent dumpsters to get rid of large amounts of garbage. Dumpsters can be placed on your driveway or yard, or you can get a permit to place them on a public street for a specific period of time.

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Dumpster Sizes to Choose From

Dumpster Sizes to Choose From

You should figure out the correct dumpster size to rent, or your trash container will overflow like this one. Typically, you will rent a 10 or 15 ft dumpster for home cleanout projects, but it is possible to rent a small dumpster for smaller projects or a big one for big home renovations.

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Find a Spot for Your Dumpster

Clearly, it should be big enough for the dumpster size you have chosen. But you also need to make sure that there is space for the roll-off dumpster truck to place the dumpster and pick it up afterwards. It should also be easy for you to discard your trash into the dumpster. That means it should not be too far from where the trash is generated and it is not blocked by trees, fences or other obstacles. The dumpster should also rest on a flat surface and you may wish to have wood plank under it to protect the surface.