INFORMATION ABOUT ROLL-OFF DUMPSTERS
Frequently asked questions about dumpster rentals and further information about renting a dumpster can be found here.
HOW QUICKLY CAN I GET A DUMPSTER?
At Dumpster Rental of Fairfax, we always guarantee next day dumpster rental service (except for Sundays) and can often deliver a dumpster same day. Call us if you have immediate need for one and we will do everything we can to make room on our schedule for your project's needs.
WHERE CAN A DUMPSTER BE PLACED?
Dumpsters can be placed in many places on a property. Typically, if you need a dumpster delivered to a house, it gets placed on the driveway. For steep driveways, sometimes blocks of wood can be used to keep the dumpster from rolling once it's been delivered. We can also place the dumpster in the yard, although it tends to damage the grass. In some jurisdictions, a dumpster can be placed on the street. For commercial properties or construction sites, our skilled drivers can deliver dumpsters to anywhere the dumpster and truck can fit. If you are unsure about whether or not a dumpster can be placed on your property, give us a call or send us a picture. Our team will be able to assess the area and determine if we can deliver a dumpster there. Chances are we can.
WILL A DUMPSTER FIT IN MY DRIVEWAY?
Our dumpsters are 7.75 feet wide, and are various lengths, but typically, even our largest dumpster will fit in a standard one car driveway. All that is required is approximately an 8-9 feet wide driveway. Low hanging wires can prevent a dumpster from being delivered. If you are unsure about your delivery area, you are welcome to call us anytime with questions. Our knowledgeable team is ready to assist.
HOW MUCH DOES A DUMPSTER COST?
Dumpster prices depend on the size of dumpster you need, the duration of use, and the amount of weight put in the dumpster. We have competitive pricing, so if you want to know exactly how much a dumpster will cost for your project, just give us a call.
WHAT CAN I PUT IN A DUMPSTER?
Dumpsters can be used for basically any type of project, though there are a few prohibited items. Tires, paint cans, toxic chemicals, mattresses, and some appliances are prohibited, as well as a few other things. You are welcome to call for a complete list. Dumpsters can be filled with virtually anything found in a typical household cleanup, and basically all debris from construction or landscaping projects. Roofing, tree debris, household items, construction materials, demolition debris, and all general trash are permissible. For concrete, dirt, gravel, asphalt, and tree debris, we have special rates for these recyclable items. If you have any of these materials, let us know, and we will be able to help you get the dumpster best suited to your needs.
CAN I PUT CONCRETE IN A DUMPSTER?
You absolutely can put concrete in a dumpster. We have special dumpsters for concrete, dirt, gravel, asphalt, and tree debris. If you need a dumpster for any of these materials, we can provide a dumpster for them. If you mix them with other materials though, they are no longer recyclable and the standard weight limit applies. Please call us if you have any questions about recyclable materials.
WILL A DUMPSTER DAMAGE MY DRIVEWAY?
Dumpster Rental of Fairfax has a skilled fleet of drivers who will do their best to ensure that the delivery and pickup of your dumpster is as clean as possible. That being said, weak concrete can crack, and fresh asphalt can scuff, and if you are concerned about the safety of your driveway you are welcome to lay plywood down on it to protect it from the wheels of the dumpster. This is a quick and easy process and the driver will happily place the corners of the dumpster carefully on the plywood to avoid contact with the driveway.