Considerations and Precautions for Commercial Dumpster Rentals

You can use a front load dumpster to dispose of municipal solid waste (MSW) and construction and demolition materials (C&D). MSW describes everyday garbage: food scraps, packaging, paper towels, clothes, furniture, etc. C&D waste includes plastics, metals, wood, glass, rocks, tree stumps, and branches. Hazardous and/or contaminated materials, flammable materials, medical waste, and electronics may not be disposed of in a front load dumpster.

ASAP believes in sustainable waste management. If your business produces a lot of recyclable refuse, such as paper, aluminum cans, glass bottles, and most plastics, we encourage you to order an 8-yard recycling dumpster in addition to a standard dumpster. Your providers will take recyclable materials to a separate facility after pickup. Materials like clean dirt, clean concrete, brick, and metal shavings are recyclable as well, but they require special dumpsters (available by request).

Before you order a commercial dumpster rental, make sure your location has enough space for safe and accessible placement. Your placement area should ideally have enough room to accommodate double your dumpster’s dimensions, and a garbage truck must be able to reach it easily. Avoid placing your dumpster on top of plumbing fixtures, yard fixtures, or any pavement that may be damaged under its weight—ASAP is not responsible for damages to your rental units or your property.

You should always be able to place dumpsters on private property, but city property (like the alleyway or street outside your building) may require a permit. Check with your city and/or county government for more details before ordering your rentals.

It’s easy to forget about garbage once you throw it away, but you don’t want anyone messing with the contents of your dumpster. We recommend ordering accessories like a bar lock to keep unauthorized parties from using your dumpster after hours or a bear lock to keep animals from getting into your trash.