It is hard to believe that Halloween is behind us and the holiday season is in full swing! Soon guests will be arriving to celebrate and need a place to sleep. If you’re home runneth over with junk and things taking up the space you need, act fast. That way you’ll have your home in order in time. Rent your dumpster and let the holiday purge begin. Before you reserve, however, you will need to know what size container you need. These are questions to ask and prepare for your dumpster.
How Many Big Items Do You Need to Junk?
When figuring out what size dumpster you need, a good place to start is by counting the large items first. Estimating what size dumpster you need can be confusing. If you get one that is too small, then you won’t be able to get it all in. If you rent one that is too big, however, you will spend money you don’t need. The rule of thumb is that one cubic yard will hold about 5 to 6 13-gallon trash bags and from 4 to 6 thousand pounds. If you are having difficulty deciding, it’s a good idea to ask us for help!
What Types of Junk Are You Getting Rid of?
There are things you can put in a regular dumpster and others that you can’t. Different projects will come with various waste materials. For hazardous waste, it is important to talk with a representative to see if you can put it in a dumpster. Also, if there are things that are junk to you, but might benefit someone else, donating it might be a better option. At Junk in the Box, we love to help our customers find the right dumpster. We also make sure you know the rules for what it can hold.
Where are you Going to Put the Dumpster?
Dumpsters can’t go just anywhere, and although we can deliver to some tight spaces, it is a good idea to make sure that you know where the dumpster can and can’t go. If you have limited space on your property, then special accommodations need to be made. It is always best to plan to put the dumpster in the most convenient place. In doing so, you make the purge as easy as possible!
How Many Days Will You Need It?
Ideally, you should get it all done quickly, but if there are limitations such as waiting for help, or if it will take longer than a couple of days, you will want to reserve the dumpster for how long you need. If you don’t reserve it long enough, you can miss out on getting everything in. You don’t, however, want to end up paying for additional days. Be realistic about how long the project will take so that you get the most for your money.
As we head quickly into the holiday season, you have very little time to get your home ready. Once more, if you purge now, you will be good to go when the new year hits! At Junk in the Box, we understand that estimating what type and size of dumpster you need can be confusing. That’s why we are always here to answer any questions. Contact us today to reserve the right dumpster for your holiday cleanse!