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Common Dumpster Rental Mistakes Made by Homeowners in Montgomery County / Collegeville, PA

A home in need of a Dumpster Dudez dumpster rental for waste management - contact us today to learn more about common dumpster rental mistakes to avoid in Montgomery County / Collegeville, PA!

January 9, 2023

Residential

Dumpster rentals are needed for construction, demolition, and home improvements.

People who are unfamiliar with the procedure or how to determine the appropriate dumpster are at a disadvantage. Therefore, they make several dumpster rental mistakes in Montgomery County / Collegeville, PA that may cost them time and money.

This article aims to prevent our potential customers from making a mistake when renting a dumpster. Take some time for yourself and write down important points that will come in handy when renting a dumpster from Dumpster Dudez.

Underestimating the Size of the Dumpster You Need

It is common for people to rent a dumpster that is too small for their needs. Some may have underestimated the amount of waste their project would generate or the cost.

It is better to rent a larger dumpster for your project because, in some cases, you may generate more waste than you anticipate, resulting in you having to hire another dumpster and incurring more costs. For a particular project, renting a larger dumpster is cheaper than getting two smaller ones.

Unsafe Placement of a Dumpster

Some homeowners have their dumpsters delivered to an unsightly location. The consequences of a runaway bin could be severe if you don't work with a company with professional operators like Dumpster Dudez. Winter, late fall, or early spring are times when such situations occur.

Additionally, ensure that the driveway to your chosen location is free of obstacles such as trees and objects. The delivery truck needs to get in and out without any obstructions quickly.

For this reason, choose a flat, obstacle-free area in your premises where the dumpster will be placed, or call us today for tips on how to pick the right dumpster location.

Garbage Disposal of Hazardous Materials

You are not allowed to throw restricted items in the dumpster for the safety of you, your family, and the environment. Hazardous items can cause pollution of the environment, which is why your area's laws and regulations should be followed when disposing of them.

The following items are prohibited from being disposed of in the dumpster:

  • Gasoline
  • Chemicals used for household cleaning
  • Old Paint
  • Battery
  • Aerosols
  • Tires
  • Bulb types: fluorescent
  • Gas tanks, etc.
  • Overfilling a dumpster

Some homeowners fill their dumpsters beyond their maximum capacity. Not covering the dumpster, loading the dumpster onto the truck will be easy, and dirt may fall into the road.

This is why you must know the maximum capacity of the dumpster you hire to avoid dumpster rental mistakes, excessive charges, or fines.

Wrong Rental Period

There's nothing worse than underestimating when your project will be finished, only to find out the dumpster will arrive earlier than you thought. Occasionally, projects may run behind schedule, so they might want to keep the dumpster longer than expected.

If you cannot get the exact timing for your project, calling Dumpster Dudez is your best bet if you cannot make a good calculation while renting a dumpster in Montgomery County / Collegeville, PA.

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  • Aunt Dot
    Apr. 21, 2025
    I reached out to many disposal companies to inquire about pricing and availability. The large companies use AI and only want to get your information not give information you are looking for. Most of the other companies I left messages for and didn’t hear back from in a timely manner. I heard back from Aaron both via text and phone. He provided the info I was looking for and pricing was very reasonable. My experience only got better after we chose to use DD. They delivered when they said they would. Let me know when they were on their way. When we realized we would need a second dumpster it was more of the same outstanding customer service. Don’t waist your time calling around for a dumpster. Call Aaron and get going on filling up the dumpster.
  • Regina Barr
    Apr. 19, 2025
    Could not have been easier!
  • Sierra
    Apr. 13, 2025
    This service is great! Affordable and they delivered the dumpster promptly and also picked it up promptly. Highly recommend.
  • Brian Wyde
    Apr. 11, 2025
    If you are debating which company to hire - let me help - USE THESE GUYS. I got a 15 Yd for a house clean out in a HOA development. The dumpsters are in good repair - shorter footprint - size of a full size vehicle - they drop it carefully on pressure treated lumber - drop off guy called in advance - proper & careful placement - great rates - prompt pickup after completion. FIVE STAR ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ service. These ARE the guys - this is who you hire. You’ll thank me later.
  • Henry Belber
    Apr. 1, 2025
    Excellent
  • Albert Pearson
    Mar. 31, 2025
    Great experience on time and quick pick up. Thanks
  • Brendan Jones
    Mar. 26, 2025
    Great service. Fast Reliable
  • The Tiger Throwing Channel
    Mar. 25, 2025
    The price of the dumpster I rented was very competitive and the drop off and pick up were flawless. Highly recommend Dumpster Dudez!!
  • Jim Colizzo
    Mar. 18, 2025
    I’m a local contractor and use waste/dumpster services often for demolition. This was my first experience using Dumpster Dudez and I have to say that I was very impressed! They were polite and personable (a tall order these days!) during the reservation process, and prompt with the delivery and pickup. Pricing was clear and very fair. I wasn’t present for the drop off but the homeowner was - he said the driver was very nice (which I appreciate because who I choose to do business with is a reflection on my business). I was there first the pickup and had a very nice interaction with the driver. I’ll for sure be using Dumpster Dudez for my future waste needs. Jim Colizzo Colizzo Home Services, LLC
  • Sloan Coletta
    Mar. 14, 2025
    Dumpster Dudez provided outstanding service from start to finish! The booking process was seamless, their pricing was fair, and they delivered exactly as promised. The dumpster arrived on time, was placed exactly where needed, and was picked up promptly when we were finished. Aaron & his team were professional, friendly, and incredibly helpful in answering all our questions. Highly recommend!
  • David Neff
    Mar. 12, 2025
    Love working with Dumpster Dudes!!! Thr guys are super nice and helpful!!!
  • Neil Phelan
    Mar. 12, 2025
    Your drivers were awesome!!
  • Julie Seward
    Mar. 5, 2025
    Great Service! Needed more than 1 dumpster for the job and they showed up early the next day and hauled away the full one.
  • Thea Torrillo
    Feb. 25, 2025
    Dumpster Dudez are the best! Great communication, seamless process from beginning to end. Will definitely be using again in the future!
  • Amy Largent
    Feb. 25, 2025
    I needed a dumpster rental for a basement clean out. Dumpster Dudez was very easy to work with. I got very frustrated at the supposed “instant quotes“ other companies would claim, only to request your contact information and say they would call you back later. That is not an instant quote! Dumpster Dudez had their pricing right on the website, and I was able to book without contacting anybody. I received text and email confirmation. Everything was clear as day. Delivery was the next day, they showed up on schedule, and put the dumpster right where we requested. I needed a new dumpster because we had too much junk, and they were reachable through text message, and two quick back-and-forths got me another dumpster on the way. Highly recommend, great service. (And I looked at all of the competition in the area, and their price is right there.)
  • Aunt Dot
    Apr. 21, 2025
    I reached out to many disposal companies to inquire about pricing and availability. The large companies use AI and only want to get your information not give information you are looking for. Most of the other companies I left messages for and didn’t hear back from in a timely manner. I heard back from Aaron both via text and phone. He provided the info I was looking for and pricing was very reasonable. My experience only got better after we chose to use DD. They delivered when they said they would. Let me know when they were on their way. When we realized we would need a second dumpster it was more of the same outstanding customer service. Don’t waist your time calling around for a dumpster. Call Aaron and get going on filling up the dumpster.
  • Regina Barr
    Apr. 19, 2025
    Could not have been easier!
  • Sierra
    Apr. 13, 2025
    This service is great! Affordable and they delivered the dumpster promptly and also picked it up promptly. Highly recommend.
  • Brian Wyde
    Apr. 11, 2025
    If you are debating which company to hire - let me help - USE THESE GUYS. I got a 15 Yd for a house clean out in a HOA development. The dumpsters are in good repair - shorter footprint - size of a full size vehicle - they drop it carefully on pressure treated lumber - drop off guy called in advance - proper & careful placement - great rates - prompt pickup after completion. FIVE STAR ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ service. These ARE the guys - this is who you hire. You’ll thank me later.
  • Henry Belber
    Apr. 1, 2025
    Excellent
  • Albert Pearson
    Mar. 31, 2025
    Great experience on time and quick pick up. Thanks
  • Brendan Jones
    Mar. 26, 2025
    Great service. Fast Reliable
  • The Tiger Throwing Channel
    Mar. 25, 2025
    The price of the dumpster I rented was very competitive and the drop off and pick up were flawless. Highly recommend Dumpster Dudez!!
  • Jim Colizzo
    Mar. 18, 2025
    I’m a local contractor and use waste/dumpster services often for demolition. This was my first experience using Dumpster Dudez and I have to say that I was very impressed! They were polite and personable (a tall order these days!) during the reservation process, and prompt with the delivery and pickup. Pricing was clear and very fair. I wasn’t present for the drop off but the homeowner was - he said the driver was very nice (which I appreciate because who I choose to do business with is a reflection on my business). I was there first the pickup and had a very nice interaction with the driver. I’ll for sure be using Dumpster Dudez for my future waste needs. Jim Colizzo Colizzo Home Services, LLC
  • Sloan Coletta
    Mar. 14, 2025
    Dumpster Dudez provided outstanding service from start to finish! The booking process was seamless, their pricing was fair, and they delivered exactly as promised. The dumpster arrived on time, was placed exactly where needed, and was picked up promptly when we were finished. Aaron & his team were professional, friendly, and incredibly helpful in answering all our questions. Highly recommend!
  • David Neff
    Mar. 12, 2025
    Love working with Dumpster Dudes!!! Thr guys are super nice and helpful!!!
  • Neil Phelan
    Mar. 12, 2025
    Your drivers were awesome!!
  • Julie Seward
    Mar. 5, 2025
    Great Service! Needed more than 1 dumpster for the job and they showed up early the next day and hauled away the full one.
  • Thea Torrillo
    Feb. 25, 2025
    Dumpster Dudez are the best! Great communication, seamless process from beginning to end. Will definitely be using again in the future!
  • Amy Largent
    Feb. 25, 2025
    I needed a dumpster rental for a basement clean out. Dumpster Dudez was very easy to work with. I got very frustrated at the supposed “instant quotes“ other companies would claim, only to request your contact information and say they would call you back later. That is not an instant quote! Dumpster Dudez had their pricing right on the website, and I was able to book without contacting anybody. I received text and email confirmation. Everything was clear as day. Delivery was the next day, they showed up on schedule, and put the dumpster right where we requested. I needed a new dumpster because we had too much junk, and they were reachable through text message, and two quick back-and-forths got me another dumpster on the way. Highly recommend, great service. (And I looked at all of the competition in the area, and their price is right there.)