Dumpster Rental Resources
Practical guides to help you plan, size and load your dumpster rental.
Dumpster Size Guide: 10 vs 15 vs 20 vs 30 vs 40 Yard
A 10 yard container holds about three pickup-truck loads and fits on most driveways. It's ideal for a bathroom remodel, …
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What Can and Can't Go in a Dumpster
Most household junk, furniture, construction debris, wood, drywall, roofing and yard waste are fine. Prohibited items in…
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Do You Need a Dumpster Permit in El Paso?
If the container sits entirely on your private driveway or property, a permit is typically not required. Placing a roll-…
Learn more →How to Prepare for Dumpster Delivery
Clear a space at least 12 feet wide and 60 feet long for the truck to approach, with about 23 feet of overhead clearance…
Learn more →How to Load a Dumpster Efficiently
Put flat, bulky items like doors and plywood on the bottom first, then break down furniture and fill gaps with smaller d…
Learn more →Estimating Roofing Debris Weight
One square (100 sq ft) of three-tab asphalt shingles weighs around 200–250 pounds; architectural shingles run heavier, a…
Learn more →Dumpster Rental vs Junk Removal: Which Is Right?
Rent a dumpster when you have several days of debris, a crew to load, or ongoing project waste. Choose junk removal when…
Learn more →Recycling Construction Waste in El Paso
Clean concrete, asphalt, metal and cardboard can often be diverted from the landfill. Keeping heavy materials separate h…
Learn more →Planning a Whole-Home Cleanout
Start by sorting items into keep, donate, sell and discard. Schedule donation pickup before the dumpster arrives so usab…
Learn more →How to Avoid Extra Dumpster Fees
Overage fees usually come from three things: exceeding the weight allowance, keeping the container past the rental perio…
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