Dumpster Rental Alternative
When you’re renovating, cleaning out an entire home, downsizing, or just happen to have a lot of junk to get rid of, dumpster rental might seem like a great idea. However, renting a dumpster often becomes more of a hassle than a convenience. Dumpsters take up space on or in front of your property for days or weeks and often need permits to use. To top it off, you have to load it up on your own. That’s a lot of heavy lifting!
Dumpster rental vs. junk removal
There are a number of differences between junk removal and dumpster removal, including cost, labor, and more. Dumpster rentals used to be the only way you could avoid hauling things to the dump yourself, but now we offer full-service junk removal. The main difference is that you have to do less—just point and your junk disappears! But does that cost more than dumpster rentals? Most of the time, it's about the same price in the end. Find out more about the differences in our dumpster rental vs. junk removal comparison guide.
Need more convincing? Take a look at our full-service junk removal pricing to learn how comparable our service prices are to dumpster rentals.
How our service works:
- Schedule your appointment online or by calling 1-800-468-5865.
- Our truck team will call you 15-30 minutes before your scheduled appointment window to let you know what time we’ll arrive.
- We'll take a look at the items you want to be removed and give you an all-inclusive price.
- We'll remove your items, sweep up the area, and collect payment once we’re done.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? is your full-service dumpster alternative
When you hire 1-800-GOT-JUNK? for your hauling needs, you’ll avoid all the inconveniences that come with a dumpster rental. There’s no unsightly bin sitting out in front of your property - we’ll haul it all away for an upfront fee. We also take junk the average trash dumpster rental company won’t, including appliances, scrap metal, electronics, and organic material. Best of all, we’ll do all the heavy lifting for you. All you have to do is point! We’re in your neighborhood—find a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? location near you.
Dumpster rental FAQs
In many areas you need a permit to place a dumpster on the street outside of your home. These permits cost money and take time to obtain. And if you live in an apartment building or a housing complex with no direct access to the street, a dumpster might not fit or be allowed by your building.
Dumpster rental prices can vary. There are several factors that affect the price, including:
- Where you are located
- How long you need the rental for
- How much junk you have
- What type of junk you have
These factors can be hard to estimate before you haul your junk away, meaning there’s no real way to figure out the exact rental cost. The following are average price ranges for dumpster rentals:
- Average cost (National): $363
- Minimum cost: $200
- Maximum cost: $800
- Average price range (National): $279 - $487
Yes, dumpster rentals can often end up being more expensive than you think. Not only do you pay for the dumpster rental itself, you’ll also be charged a disposal fee based on the weight of the junk you put into it. Since it’s hard to estimate how much your stuff will weigh before you put it in, this cost can end up being more expensive than you anticipated. Rental companies also frequently charge based on the duration of the rental, which can add up quickly depending on the size of your job!
The average dumpster rental cost in the United States is $396. The cost depends on the company you deal with and how they charge. Some companies charge a flat-rate while others charge by the space you need or plan to fill.
Yes, when you work with a dumpster rental company, you have to do all the heavy lifting yourself. That’s a tough job for anyone, especially if you have larger items to lift. And if the rental company has restrictions on what you can actually place in the dumpster, you may end up not getting rid of everything.
