Renting A Dumpster Vs. Going To The Landfill Yourself

Home remodeling projects and spring cleaning sessions often lead to the creation of large volumes of junk. This may be more than what the city may pick up on a weekly basis, so now you have a decision to make. You can either rent a dumpster service or load up your car or truck and take the debris out to a dumpsite by yourself. Both options have their pros and cons, which can make it difficult to decide what is suitable for you.

To help you see which junk removal method will suit your needs best, Signature Waste Disposal LLC has compared the advantages and disadvantages of renting a dumpster vs. going to the landfill yourself. Read on to learn all about both these options.

A. Renting a dumpster

When you rent a dumpster, you receive added-on services. The rental company will offer to deliver the dumpster and haul it away with your junk in it. This reduces the need for you to make any transportation arrangements from your end. You simply need to pay the junk removal company for the same. With the junk removal company taking care of loading the dumpster onto a truck, driving to the dumpsite, and unloading it, you save a lot of time.

The intervention of these experts will ensure that you don’t hurt yourself while hauling the dumpsters around or while transporting them. Professional junk removers are experienced in their jobs and will do everything they can to follow State and community regulations for the storage, transportation, and disposal of your waste.

The downside to using dumpster rentals is that they cost money. Depending on your requirements, the costs may vary. For example, the length of the rental period and the size of the dumpster needed can affect the rental fee. Additionally, dumpsters take up space as opposed to junk piles on the floor or in the yard. If you have large junk dumpsters in your driveway, they may cause trouble when moving in and out of the house or garage. In some neighborhoods, leaving private dumpsters on the street may not be allowed, or special permits may be required for the same as they cause obstacles to traffic and pedestrians.

B. Going to the landfill yourself

This can be a great option if you only have a single trailer load or a small truckload of junk that can easily be moved from place to place. It also allows you to break up the process if you are dumping the waste as you go. Just make sure you don’t mind pausing your work to make more than one trip to the dumpsite and are comfortable with not knowing the total cost of disposal ahead of time.

The advantage of this junk removal method is that it is economical. You do not need to pay anyone for dumpsters and to transport your waste. All you need is the right equipment and transportation for it. It is also economical if you have a large timeframe to accomplish the job yourself.

The disadvantages of this junk removal method include damage to your vehicle and the risk of injury in transportation. You also have to arrange for a tarp to cover the waste and cables to secure it if need be. Cleaning up your vehicle as it may get messy while accommodating junk is another challenge you may face. Additionally, taking your waste to the dumpsite can be time-consuming as you need to do the loading, transporting, and unloading yourself. And there are chances that you may have to do this multiple times.

Which option should you choose?

Both the above junk removal options have their merits and demerits. Renting a dumpster can be beneficial if you don’t have a lot of time or the requirements for the job (that is, a dumpster, large vehicle, and manpower). If you are unsure about this option, ask yourself if you have time to do the work yourself? Do you have enough space for a dumpster? Is this an easier route for you physically and financially? Renting a dumpster is ideal for you if you need a bulk of junk items removed immediately without the stress of loading, transporting, and unloading.

However, if you have the time to transport waste items and the manpower to do so, you will benefit by going to the landfill yourselves. But, before going the DIY way, remember to ask yourself if you have a way to transport your items? Do you have the time to load, transport, and unload? Is this an easier route for you physically and financially? While this technically is a cheaper way to remove your waste items, it will take more time, labor, and equipment. So be wise with your decision. Do the proper research and find the best fit for your location and the type of waste you need removed.

If you are looking for a waste management company in Savannah, GA, then reach out to us at Signature Waste Disposal LLC. We have proudly been servicing Savannah, Georgia, and its surrounding areas since 2005 for any construction, demolition, or renovation needs. We can take care of all your residential as well as commercial waste removal and waste disposal problems. For a complete list of our services, please click here. If you have any questions about Signature Waste Disposal LLC, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact us here.