A key part of managing a business is understanding how to outsource appropriately. This same concept can apply to homeownership, as many people do not have the necessary skills to handle problems that arise. Regardless of the setting, renting a dumpster is something that you need to put a fair amount of thought into before you hire someone.
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Whether you are moving across the country or working for a hoarding cleanup agency, hauling up and packing out should be executed in the most efficient way possible. Maybe it’s finally time that you started your bathroom remodel or you are hosting an estate sale for a late family member. No matter the season, having the right storage and haul-off service can make this gargantuan task a little more reachable. Dumpster rental sizes can change depending on the need and expected debris amount. Let’s break down what sizes would best suit the job at hand in this business or residential dumpster rental size guide.
Since the average American produces around 1,704 lbs of trash per year, it’s important that you dispose of waste quickly and efficiently. This may sound like a challenge due to the volume of this trash buildup, but dumpster rental companies can make it simple. Unfortunately, many of these waste disposal services come with hidden costs that can drain you dry. Read on to learn how you can avoid these fees when hiring a dumpster.
In a word, YES. All trash removal and dumpster rental companies need to be licensed in the state of New Jersey. It is illegal for a company to do work in the solid waste industry in NJ without a license from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Mauriello Disposal has been licensed by the NJDEP, since it became a requirement decades ago. The NJDEP website can be found at https://www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/swpl/
The law requiring a solid waste license is meant to protect the consumer from unscrupulous individuals, and to ensure that trash is being disposed of in a legal and environmentally-conscious manner. A solid waste license, referred to as an A-901, involves a lengthy application, a background
check, a considerable fee, and even fingerprints. A prior criminal conviction will often result in a denial for such a solid waste license. The licensing process takes a year on average, and can cost five-to-ten thousand dollars with legal fees. Once licensed, each hauler is required to file various yearly reports and updates; as well as pay yearly fees to retain their license(s). The aforementioned reports include one that requires the hauler to quantify where all of the collected trash was dumped. This ensures that the hauler utilized licensed disposal sites and recycling centers.
The internet has given life to numerous online dumpster brokers; many of whom are located out-of state, and are unlicensed. They dominate the dumpster rental market because of their national exposure, and their ability to outspend local contractors for better Google / search-engine placement. They generally occupy the first three or four results in Google searches pertaining to dumpster rentals. But you, the consumer, would never know… unless there was a problem. These companies have not gone through the same background checks that the A-901 companies have. It is not enough, from a legal standpoint, that these unlicensed brokers utilize a local licensed hauler to perform the actual dumpster delivery. They themselves need to be licensed. The NJDEP is beginning to recognize this as a problem, and will likely begin enforcement soon.
Many of these unlicensed firms are not even aware of specific laws regulating where you can dump the trash or construction waste generated in certain counties. These laws pertain to “mandated waste flow,” and are strictly enforced in such NJ counties as Essex County, Hudson County, Morris County, Union County, and Sussex County. You must dump at the facility(s) mandated by the respective county, or face steep fines. This becomes especially relevant when construction permits have been obtained by the customer, and proof of legal disposal may be required.
In additional to being licensed, you want to make sure that the dumpster rental company that you hire in New Jersey is insured and experienced. Mauriello Disposal is a third-generation-company that is fully insured. We have literally performed tens of thousands of dumpster rentals over the years. Our drivers are experienced and courteous professionals.
So in conclusion, check to see that your prospective dumpster rental company is NJDEP approved and licensed. The following NJDEP website can help: https://www.nj.gov/dep/dshw/swpl/
Trash in New Jersey finds it’s final resting place in many different ways. It depends on the trash type, and the county in which it come from. Construction waste, unfortunately, ends up in a landfill… for the most part. New Jersey has few landfills left, due to our dense population. Construction waste that is not placed in a landfill in NJ, is taken taken to one of many transfer stations. Here it is dumped and loaded (transferred) into trailers or rail cars, for disposal in out-of-state landfills.
Some household waste is also transformed to find its final resting place in landfills. The rest faces incineration at one of the four or five waste-to-energy plants located in NJ. While emissions from these plants are a bone of contention, the burn process converts the trash into real energy that helps to power cities. Unfortunately, this ash is the bi-product that requires disposal. Incinerator bottom ash (IBA) is a form of ash produced in incineration facilities. This material is discharged from the moving grate of municipal solid waste incinerators.
Following combustion, the ash typically has a small amount of ferrous metals contained within it. This ash goes through a standardized process so the material can separate out the contaminants in order for it’s use as aggregate. Following processing, the material can be termed IBA aggregate or processed IBA. It is this aggregate that has uses in these materials:
Alternatively, if there are no local markets for the IBA, then the material will be typically goes for disposal in a landfill. Including the Kinsley Landfill in Kearny, NJ. This is why, we always encourage recycling to the customers of Mauriello Disposal. We also recommend donating goods that can be re-used and re-purposed. Items that will convert into other products are the best for recycling purposes.
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All dumpsters have the same width, 7.5ft. – 8ft. They vary in length and height depending on the size.
However, since the dumpster slides off the back of the truck, we require the length of the dumpster (11′ to 21′), plus the length of the truck (35′). That distance can include the street.
We do have mini trucks that are 16 feet long for dropping 10 yard dumpsters. It is also important to know that while the dumpster is approximately 8′ wide, the truck is between 9-10′ wide.
Over-head wires, canopies, and low roof overhangs are also considerations when determining what size dumpster your driveway can accommodate. While the actual dumpster is only 6 feet tall on the ground, a 30 yard dumpster is about 25-30 feet tall when it is being dropped off. Both 20 yard and 10 yard dumpsters are 23-27 feet high when being serviced.
Under some conditions, we can place the dumpster on the driveway and then slide it under the obstacle in question. It matters if there is enough length. Also, considering that the dumpster will be much heavier after it is filled and therefore harder to move.
If all else fails, a permit can be obtained to put a dumpster on most streets in front of a New Jersey driveway.
Customer needs vary, but we often get some pretty standard questions:
When selecting a dumpster size, we recommend that you ‘size up’. We say this because there is a trucking charge built into each dumpster cost, regardless of the size. Consequently, you want to minimize the number of dumpsters that you get by sizing up, thus minimizing the number of trucking charges.
For example, a 20yd dumpster holds the same amount of trash as (2) 10yd dumpsters. However, you will save almost 40% by opting for the 20yd, rather thank renting the 10yd and having trash left over… making it necessary to rent a second 10yd dumpster. There is often only a $100 to $125 difference to step up to the next size.
When determining what size dumpster you need, we also recommend that you put the debris in as few piles as practical. Next, compare the size of the pile(s) to the dimensions of each dumpster. Trash often looks like less when it s spread throughout a house or area. Call us, we can help.