What size dumpster rental do I need?
A 12 yard dumpster can hold the amount of junk equivalent to the size of a mid sized car. The bed of a full sized pick up truck 4' x 8' loaded 3 feet high = 3.5 cubic yard.
What are the dimensions of your dumpster rentals?
- 12 yard dumpsters: 20' L X 8' W X 2.5' H Roll Off (approximate dimensions)
- 20 yard dumpsters: 20' L X 8' W X 5' H Roll Off (approximate dimensions)
- 30 yard dumpsters: 20' L X 8' W X 6' H Roll Off (approximate dimensions)
What are the dumpster rental disposal restrictions?
Please do not place any hazardous materials or electronics in your Madison, Janesville, Fitchburg, Sun Prairie, or Wisconsin Dells dumpster rental. This includes:
- Lead acid batteries
- Fluorescent lamps
- Asbestos
- Gas, Oil
- Any Liquids
- Wet paint
- Radioactive waste
- Medical waste
- Flammable or explosive material
- Large appliances
- Tires
- Computers (desktop, laptop, notebook, tablet computers)
- Desktop printers (including those that scan, fax, and/or copy)
- Computer monitors
- Computer accessories (keyboards, mice, speakers, external hard drives, flash drives)
- DVD players
- VCRs
- Other video players (i.e. DVRs)
- Fax machines
- Cell phones
Please contact your local dump and recycling center for information about how to properly dispose of these items.
What is the Madison dumpster rental service area?
Our Madison dumpster rentals are available throughout Madison and Dane County, including Baraboo, Lodi, Prairie du Sac, Sauk City, Dane, Mazomanie, Waunakee, Windsor, DeForest, Columbus, Sun Prairie, Waterloo, Cottage Grove, Black Earth, Cross Plains, Middleton, Monona, Deerfield, Evansville, Edgerton, Whitewater, Milton, Brodhead, Janesville, and more.
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When will my Wisconsin dumpster rental be delivered?
Please allow 24 hours for delivery of your Madison dumpster rental. Call us at 608-438-5174 to arrange a Saturday delivery.
When will my Wisconsin dumpster rental be picked up?
Dumpsters will automatically be removed after 14 days. If you are finished with your dumpster before the 14 day period please contact us for removal. $27 per day over 14 day period. Allow 24 hours for pick up after contacting us.
What Size Rental Dumpster Do I Need for My Roofing Project?
This depends on how big of a roofing project you're undertaking. Fortunately, Madison Dumpster rental can help you select the correct size for your roofing work.
What are rules and requirements for placing my Wisconsin dumpster rental on the street?
Please contact your city hall for requirements out side of the city of Madison.
Can I put concrete / asphalt in my dumpster rental?
Limited amounts of concrete, asphalt and dirt can be loaded into your dumpster. Please call before ordering. Dumpsters for concrete "only" are available at a lower cost due to recycling. If the dumpsters contain only concrete there is no tonnage cap.
How will I know if my Wisconsin dumpster rental will fit in my driveway or property?
Electrical and telephone wires need to be at least 14' high for dumpster and lugger deliveries.
See Dumpster Dimensions to determine which size will best fit on your property.
What damage will my driveway or property experience with the delivery of my Wisconsin dumpster rental?
We recommend protecting your driveway by placing three 8' 2x6' boards in the delivery area. Place the boards out in the general area and we will carefully place the dumpster on the boards for you. The contractor or sales agent shall not be responsible for damage to any private pavement or accompanying subsurface such as lawn, concrete, asphalt, or any route reasonably necessary to perform the services herein contracted.
What is the weight limit of the Madison dumpster rental?
There is a 10 ton limit on every dumpster size.
How do I know what size dumpster to get?
If you are cleaning out a house and have furniture items, you may want to go with a 20yd or 30yd dumpster as the furniture will take up room in the container. Always remember going to the next size container is never a bad thing as you want all the room you can get rather than coming up with no room at all and you still have items to put in the container. Example = a 12yd roll off can hold the equivalent to the size of a mid-size car.
Can I have the roll off dumpster placed in an alley?
No, but there may be exceptions. Most alleys are not wide enough for trucks loading and unloading dumpsters to back into them, and with low hanging wires they would not be able to deliver the container in a safe manner. The exception is if you are on a corner lot and the alley is wide enough for the truck and container to back into. You may still have to get a permit just in case to place it in the street. Contact Milwaukee Dumpster Rental if you want to know more.
Can I place the roll off on my lawn?
No, but there may be exceptions. The weight of the truck would leave ruts in the yard, causing it to sink into the lawn and damaging the grass. An exception may be made if the area you need to use is dry and you place plywood down for the container to sit on. Contact Milwaukee Dumpster Rental if you want to know more.
Do I need a permit to order a dumpster?
If the container is going in your driveway you do not need a permit to order a container. The only time you need a permit is if it is going in the street. Always check with you municipality just to make sure you are following all local statutes.
Do dumpsters have backdoors?
Roll off containers have a swing door on the end which can be opened to walk items into the container. The roll off door needs a 9-foot area to swing open.
Will a dumpster damage my driveway?
To avoid any type of damage to a driveway, you can place plywood down so the driver can place the container on top of it. Concrete driveways may crack under the weight of the container and the truck, and in the hot summer months the weight of the container and the truck may leave indentations in the asphalt. Laying plywood down is your best defense at mitigating damage to your driveway.
How long can I keep the dumpster?
This usually depends on the dumpster company. Some companies will rent them out for 5 to 7 days, and others may rent them for a longer period of time. We rent for up to 14 days.
Do I need to be present during the delivery or removal, and what should I do to prepare for the container?
It’s up to you if you wish to be present during the delivery or removal. If you do not want to be there, here are a few helpful tips to remember:
1. Make sure all vehicles and any other objects are out of the way of the delivery or removal area.
2. Make sure all wires and overhead obstructions have been cleared from the delivery area.
3. Make sure the area for the delivery has been marked for the driver, and any plywood is placed on the driveway for the container to be set down on.
How much can I place in the dumpster?
All containers have a load level sticker which will indicated that the material should not go above or sticking out above the load level sign.
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