Getting the Right Size Los Angeles Dumpster

In Los Angeles junk removal is usually managed by renting a dumpster. The size of the Los Angeles dumpster you need to rent can be difficult to gauge if it is the first time you have rented a Los Angeles dumpster. For images of our 6 yard dumpster click: 6 yard dumpster Los Angeles.

There are two key considerations: How heavy is the waste you have, and how much of it do you have. Basically, these questions are about WEIGHT and VOLUME.

With these steps, you can correctly assess what size and what type of container you will need for a specific dumpster rental Los Angeles-wide.

To get an idea of the size of a Dumpstars 6 yard dumpster:

How HEAVY is the stuff you are dealing with? If you are disposing of dirt, concrete, brick, rocks, and sand your primary consideration will be tonnage. This will be followed by the volume of the container.

For Los Angeles residents junk removal requires carefully considering both weight and volume. Many Los Angeles dumpster rental companies will not permit heavy waste in large dumpsters. A fully-loaded 30 or 40 yard dumpster loaded with concrete or other inert materials may, for example, weigh more than 20 tons. It would be dangerous and illegal for haulers to transport this.

With light materials however, any size dumpster Los Angeles wide is usually available and the primary issue is dictated by the volume of your dumpster waste.

Much like dirt and concrete, roofing shingles can get heavy fast, so it's important that even if you have lots of volume left in the container, you need to keep in mind any weight restrictions and fees imposed by the dumpster rental company.

In Los Angeles junk removal and dumpster rental are much better managed by renting a dumpster that is too big rather than too small. Coming up short on getting rid of your stuff when you could have ordered a bigger dumpster will cost more in the end than ordering a bigger dumpster to begin with. Dumpsters can't be loaded over the top, so having to pay for another container just to get rid of a few more things will be a headache best avoided.

Home renovations such as overhauling a bathroom or kitchen, or cleaning out a garage can usually be served with smaller containers – the Dumpstars 6 yard container is usually the right size. For more extensive jobs you may need a 10, 20 or a 30 yard dumpster.

In summary, for Los Angeles junk removal heavy stuff usually means you need a container with a higher tonnage limit. Single-room household renovations and general clean outs are often managed with a 6 yard container. Household clean-outs or junk removal don’t require significant consideration over tonnage as the stuff getting tossed in is usually light.

But for any Los Angeles junk removal jobs it's best to ask questions even if you are assured of what size you need, because there may be something specific the hauler can't take. The Dumpstars staff are all trained to assist you with advice on the size and type of dumpster you need. Having a good idea of what size you need makes you a smart and informed customer when locating a Los Angeles junk removal company to fit your needs.

Tips for Correct Dumpster Size

Above: 6 yard dumpster dimensions video clip

1. Talking to your contractor or staff at your local home improvement store to estimate the scope of your project. Take photographs of the items you will be disposing, or the inside of the rooms in the property you'll be cleaning up, and the yards you intend to clean.

2. Measure the space where you plan to place the Dumpster and insure that there is access for the vehicle delivering your dumpster. Also insure that the dumpster will leave access for  traffic in streets or alley ways

3. Discuss the scope of the project with a Dumpstars consultant. Explain the types of items that will be going into the Dumpster. Provide the agent with the measurements and any images you have.

4. Ask the rental agent what capacity he thinks you will need for the debris and ask for the dimensions of the Dumpster to insure it will fit where you need it. If you are deliberating between two sizes, ask about the cost, benefits and disadvantages of each before making a selection.

5. Order a dumpster that is slightly bigger than you think you will need. It is better to have a bit too much space rather than not enough. This is particularly important if you are leaving the premises you are cleaning up.