If you’re cleaning out a home before a move, renting out an older apartment building in need of renovations, or switching locations for your business, you’ll likely have a lot of garbage to contend with. And while 27% oof all municipal solid waste is comprised of paper and paperboard, you won’t necessarily be able to easily recycle everything you find. And when you have a lot of waste to dispose of, you’ll likely need to pull out all the stops. The question is: should you hire a junk removal company or will dumpster rentals do the trick? In today’s post, we’ll be highlighting some main considerations to keep in mind when making this decision.
Dumpster Rentals
A dumpster rental will provide you with a bit more control over how and when your trash disposal happens. Renting a dumpster for residential or commercial purposes is pretty straightforward; all you need to do is contact the company, choose the size of your dumpster, and arrange for it to be dropped off and picked up. It’s an ideal scenario if you need to dispose of this garbage on your own schedule and don’t want to deal with any complex coordination. They’re also well-suited for ongoing projects, as they allow you to take as much time as you need to fill them. Given the available dumpster sizes and flexible scheduling, dumpster rentals may be ideal for a number of scenarios, particularly when you feel confident in a DIY approach.
That said, there are situations that can make renting a dumpster a bit more challenging. If you have only a small amount of trash or debris to remove, you may not be able to fill the dumpster completely. That will result in a waste of money and effort on your part. What’s more, you’ll need to protect your property when renting a dumpster to ensure that the added weight won’t do any damage to your driveway or yard. Finally, renting a dumpster might not be the right option for you if you are susceptible to injury or are unable to physically bring garbage out to the dumpster. If your project involves multiple building stories or heavier materials, taking this task on yourself could present a problem.
Professional Junk Removal
One of the perks of working with a junk removal service is that you won’t be required to do any of the work yourself. Scheduling a junk removal service is similar to the process used to rent a dumpster, but keep in mind that this is not a good long-term solution. The upside of that is that the removal of garbage and other items will be relatively quick; the downside is that you may have to rearrange your schedule to fit the availability of the company. Junk removal companies can come in handy when you have bulkier or heavier items (like furniture) to get rid of, as their assistance will mean you won’t put your own physical health at risk.
However, it’s important to note that you’ll pay more for this service. Since someone else is doing all the labor, that’s a convenience that will cost you. And if your junk removal experts need to make multiple trips to accommodate all of the items they’re clearing out, that’s going to add up. That said, it might be well worth it to you if you cannot or aren’t willing to DIY. A junk removal service can be a better option if you have no space for a dumpster rental, but it’s not a great choice if you have an overwhelming amount of garbage to clean out and have a strict budget to work with.
Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide whether dumpster rentals work well for your situation. But given the convenience, affordability, and flexibility involved, renting a dumpster clearly has its perks. For more information on our trash removal services, please contact us today.
