The more you work outside, you’re bound to need a way to remove all that yard waste you accumulate. To maximize your efforts, renting a yard waste dumpster can give you an easy, efficient container to store all your excess dirt and waste for easy removal.
In this article, you’ll learn what constitutes a yard waste dumpster and what you need to know about choosing and using a dumpster for yard waste effectively.
Renting a yard waste dumpster offers both cost savings and convenience to your yard junk clearing process when compared to other standard options. Let’s take a quick at look how.
The short answer is to select the most size-efficient roll off dumpster based on the amount and type of yard waste you’re dealing with. To help you get the best deal, we recommend getting a free quote or speaking with one of our seasoned rental specialists at Temporary Dumpster.
Don’t worry, we’re not going to try and push the largest dumpster on you or pressure you at all. That’s not how we work. But we do want to discuss the exact type of yard waste you’ll want removed so we can help you calculate the total tonnage required to remove your waste. This is key in selecting the right type of dumpster for your project.
At Temporary Dumpster, we offer 5 dumpster sizes based on the tonnage, amount, and type of junk. They are:
Each of our roll off containers is rated by how many cubic yards each size can hold. We have found that for projects that have large concentrations of dirt, 10-yard and 20-yard dumpsters are sufficient, and appropriate for most of your general landscaping or yard cleanup tasks. However, what’s important to remember is that if you are dumping large quantities of dirt, you should only fill to the halfway mark on your roll off. Because dirt is so heavy, this ensures that you will not go over tonnage and that we can remove and dump the contents for you and bring it back if you need to keep using it.
These two sizes work great for a wide range of landscaping projects and disposing of different types of yard waste. It is true that sometimes, a larger yard waste dumpster rental is necessary, but this is really dependent on whether you have a really large amount of non-dirt waste to remove. Regardless, just contact our team and we will guide you to the cost/size-efficient yard waste dumpster you need.
Key Takeaways
- Yard waste dumpsters are great for a variety of landscaping projects.
- There are certain loading requirements for some yard debris.
- Due to the weight of dirt and concrete, only certain dumpsters can be used.
- The best roll off dumpster sizes for yard waste are typically 10 and 20 yards.
Why Yard Debris Needs to Go
If you have a backyard with excess dirt or have a significant amount of tree debris, you’ll want to get it removed as soon as possible to avoid an array of problems. Besides marring the aesthetic beauty of your lawn, left stationary for long periods of time, yard waste could wind up causing structural damage to your property. Not to mention, this waste can pose several hazards that could threaten your safety and comfort. Here are a few reasons why you might need a dumpster for yard waste sooner rather than later.1. Drainage Issues
If you have large stacks of leaves, tree limbs, or even heavy clay dirt, these can block the flow of water on your property. More often than not, this debris makes it possible for rainwater to collect on certain parts of your yard, turning your fine property into a swampy mess of standing water. Worse, depending on how close the yard waste is to your home, this could result in flooding within your home as well.2. Mold and Airborn Risks
If tree limbs, excess grass, and other decaying plant life are left unattended, there is a strong chance that dangerous fungi, mold, and other potentially harmful byproducts can form. If you or your loved ones have seasonal allergies, this excess yard debris could continuously impact their symptoms too.3. Fire Hazards
Depending on the type and location of your yard debris, they could pose fire hazards on your property. In severely dry conditions or even if you grill or have open fires nearby, piles of tree limbs and weeds that have dried over a period of time are highly flammable, posing risks of catching fire.4. Risk of Injury and Equipment Issues
Running over large branches or debris in a lawnmower is never fun, and it can also cause damage to your mower or other tools in the process. What’s more, you could easily scratch yourself or get debris in your eyes depending on the amount of waste.5. Bugs and Critters
Yard debris such as tree limbs and branches, grass, and even displaced dirt, all make inviting homes for an array of unwanted pests on your property. From dangerous insects like mosquitos, hornets, and yellowjackets, to animals like mice, raccoons, and voles, the more waste, the more cover for these creatures to occupy your property. What’s more is that the longer you leave your yard waste unattended, the more chances there are for pests to multiply and become potentially harmful to you, your family, and your property as a whole. Remember, pests like raccoons can easily disrupt your property’s electrical wiring by chewing on wires, while yellow jacket nests can threaten your family with potentially dangerous stings. Renting a proper yard waste dumpster will let you remove all of this debris in one fluid project, leaving you with a cleaner, safer home.6. Soil and Lawn Damage
According to some sources, accumulated twigs and other yard debris can actually be harmful to your grass and soil. This is because they prevent the grass roots from gaining access to the sun and blocking the formation of nutrients needed for a healthy green lawn.7. Risks to House Structure
Due to the accumulation of flooding and erosion from excess soil and debris, your home’s physical structure might be impacted. You may be required to regrade your house or parts of your property just to rectify the problems caused by excess yard waste. Save money and time by preventing this altogether.8. Decreased Home Value
Curb appeal is a major component of house value, so in addition to preventing damage and safety issues, removing yard debris is in your best interest as a property owner. This yard waste not only looks bad, but we’ve already discussed how it could lead to damage to your home and property. This damage will lower the value and appeal of the house, or at least force you to invest more money and resources to fix the issues. This can all be avoided with yard waste dumpster rental.Why Use A Dumpster for Yard Waste?
Junk haulers vs yard dumpster rental
The good news with junk haulers is that they’ll do all of the work for you. The bad news is that this tends to be your most expensive yard waste removal option. Very often, movers charge by the truckload, so if you require multiple trips, the labor costs will add up. On the other hand, dumpster rental tends to provide customers more savings through a single roll off rental. While it’s true that you’ll fill the dumpster, our team will then dump the contents for you, removing half of the job for you while also providing you with more control over the project.Single pickup services vs yard dumpster rental
Odds are, you already have a weekly trash and recycling service you use. Usually, you can request that they also haul your yard debris – but there’s a catch. You’ll need to follow strict rules, like brown bagging your debris and hauling them all the way to your curb for pickup. Usually, they charge you per bag. What’s more, the pickup days are not instantaneous as these pickups are usually scheduled on certain days when they have the equipment to move yard waste. Using yard waste dumpster rental gives you full control over the time you receive and rent your roll off. Instead of having to pay for multiple bags, you pay a single fee based on the roll off dumpster your yard cleanup requires. This makes dumpster rental way more cost-effective. The work is also easier. You don’t have to bag and drag – just toss your yard waste into the dumpster!Solo Yard Waste removal vs yard dumpster rental
You have a truck, strong arms, and want to save money by doing the junk removal yourself, so maybe you’ll try handling the yard waste entirely on your own. While you’ll save money by not paying for labor or rental fees, you end up paying more in time as you take on all the debris gathering and dumping alone. You also are taxing your own truck and probably having to pay more in gas money after back-and-forth trips. You also need to find locations that will accept your soil or yard debris and may need to pay dumping fees. When you rent a dumpster for yard waste, you save on labor costs and gain a container to help expedite your yard waste removal. Instead of having to take multiple trips with your truck (and burning gas money) unload your yard waste into an easy-to-load unit and we’ll take care of the rest. That means you don’t have to pay for dumping fees or scrambling to find a site to take your waste. We take care of all that, making sure your yard waste is recycled or disposed of properly.How to Choose the Right Dumpster for Yard Waste?
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What can yard waste dumpsters accept?
In addition to dirt, our designated dumpsters for yard waste accept all of the typical yard debris you can imagine, including:- Tree branches and tree limbs
- Brush and shrubbery clippings
- Tree stumps
- Leaves
- Grass
- Wood and building debris
- And more
- Stage your tools, like shovels and rakes so that you’re ready to load up the unit
- Use gloves for your protection
- Take frequent water breaks
- Try to factor in loading and break periods into a project schedule to maximize your time
- Employ things like wheelbarrows to ferry dirt and debris into your dumpster efficiently
- Load from the end of the dumpster to the front
- If you’re loading dirt, try to make it as flat as possible, and always under the mid-level mark