Concrete dumpster rental is a great way for you to safely gather and remove all the excess concrete on your property, but there are some important rules you need to follow. In this blog, we’ll guide you through everything you need for a concrete dumpster, the do’s and don’ts, as well as tips for getting rid of that concrete safely and efficiently.
Key Takeaways
Because concrete can take on a variety of forms, it’s important to know what can and can’t be safely loaded and removed using a roll off dumpster. In general, concrete dumpsters accept a wide range of concrete debris and types such as:
Because concrete is both compact and heavy, you need a dumpster that matches the required tonnage of your accumulated concrete waste. Otherwise, your concrete load will go over the weight limit. This will make it impossible for us to safely transport the container and your concrete. As a result, an overweight fee is also added.
Don’t worry, our dedicated Temporary Dumpster rental specialist team is ready to help you select the right roll off based on your exact needs. We don’t want you to deal with the cost and stress of giving over the tonnage allotment, so to help you through this, we will work with you to choose the best of our dumpster sizes.
While all of our heavy debris dumpsters are specifically designed to handle the load of concrete waste, matching a dumpster to your individual project is key to ensuring safe and efficient disposal. At Temporary Dumpster, we offer three commercial dumpster options:
In order to move unwanted concrete into your concrete dumpster, you need to break apart the slabs of concrete into sections. This also helps to break up the mass distribution of the concrete so that the roll off can be hauled away and unloaded more easily.
- There are several types of concrete, which can impact your removal.
- It’s important to use safety gear and specific tools when removing concrete.
- Concrete dumpsters are ideal for disposing of concrete debris due to their resilience.
- Because of the heavy weight of concrete, concrete dumpster sizing is important.
12 Reasons Why Concrete Dumpsters Offer Seamless Concrete Removal
Before you begin planning your concrete removal, you’ll want to make sure that you have an easy, consolidated way to remove and haul your unwanted concrete. Because of the sheer weight of concrete, roll off concrete dumpster rental is the most practical and cost-effective option available.
Top Reasons/Benefits Concrete Dumpster Rentals Provide
- You save money on labor fees, by just paying for a dumpster rental fee.
- Our team works with you to select the most cost-effective dumpster rental.
- Easy to load, concrete dumpsters are equipped to handle all sorts of concrete debris.
- Roll off dumpsters provide a single container to house all of your concrete, ensuring your waste can be moved away from your family and off your land sooner so that you can continue renovations or other projects unimpeded.
- You’re not having to damage your own truck or vehicle by transporting the waste concrete.
- You save gas money by not having to transport the concrete in your own vehicle, potentially for multiple trips.
- Concrete dumpster rental also cuts down on your own effort in the removal process, just load the dumpster and you’re done!
- You don’t have to worry about dumping logistics or any fees related to disposing of your unwanted concrete, we take care of that.
- Dumpster rental specialists like Temporary Dumpster make every effort to recycle the concrete waste collected in our dumpsters, making us a more eco-friendly option.
- Concrete dumpsters provide a safe, concentrated place for you to remove sharp concrete debris out of the way quickly instead of leaving it in place to become a potential hazard for your family and pets.
- Because we offer flexible rental periods, you are not pressured by time-related costs, you can take your time with your concrete removal process while saving money.
- Fast service is a priority with concrete dumpster rental. Instead of waiting for scheduling services, we can have a roll off delivered to you as soon as you need it.
What Concrete Can Go into a Concrete Dumpster?
- Plain concrete (without rebar)
- Concrete blocks
- Pavers
- Concrete bricks
- Asphalt
- Brick home demolition
- Driveway replacement
- Concrete slab removal
- General concrete debris
- Retaining wall (concrete) removal
- And more
Selecting the Best Concrete Dumpster Size
- 10-Yard Dumpsters: This is the most common roll off dumpster used for concrete disposal due to the heavy weight of the material.
- 15-Yard Dumpsters: This size is larger to accommodate more concrete, and is deployed depending on the local regulations.
- 20-Yard Dumpsters: This is your largest option for concrete removal, but we seldom recommend this option unless for exceptionally large projects.
Preparing Your Concrete for Removal
Once you’ve selected the dumpster for concrete that you need, you’ll want to prepare the concrete itself for easy and efficient loading. To do this, you’ll want to identify the structure of the concrete you’re working with in order to tear it apart and transport it for smooth loading.Concrete Structures
Know the concrete formations you’re working with. This helps you plan for the proper breakup and moving procedures- Slabs: Concrete slabs are used for flooring, ceilings, and a variety of structural foundations. Depending on the thickness, you may need power tools to break up slabs, or if it is a lighter slab you’re working on, a prybar and sledgehammer should be sufficient.
- Foundational Concrete: Concrete foundations are especially thick and must only be removed if this won’t threaten a building’s structural integrity. Additionally, you cannot load the concrete into the concrete dumpster if it contains rebar.
- Uneven Slabs: These concrete slabs are usually buried unevenly and require the use of specialty digging tools to carefully pry them up. You must be careful and make sure that removing these slabs will not affect any previously laid groundwork.
- Paved Walkways: This concrete is the easiest to remove because they are typically not reinforced in any way. Breaking this concrete up into easy-to-move pieces is relatively simple.
Concrete Removal Tools You May Need
Depending on the amount and structure of the concrete you’re working be sure that you have the necessary tools to break it apart into movable fragments. This can be draining work. Be sure to hydrate and work carefully. Remember your rental period is flexible so that you can take your time. For any type of concrete break-up, we recommend these basic tools.- Sledgehammer: Helps you break apart slabs of thin to medium thick slabs.
- Hammer or Mallet: Great for more maneuverable, concentrated striking needed to further break apart medium-sized debris even smaller.
- Digging Equipment: Depending on how deep the concrete is, you may require shovels, picks, and other items to help you get past the dirt enclosing your concrete.
- Pry Bar: Pry bars are great for helping lift slabs of concrete from the ground to either transport or continue pulverizing into more manageable pieces.
- Jackhammer: For heavy-duty concentrations of concrete, a jackhammer provides the necessary power to break apart these sections quickly and efficiently.
- Wheelbarrow: Once you get the concrete into manageable chunks, you’ll want to load them into a sturdy wheelbarrow equipped to move multiple batches of concrete debris to the concrete dumpster.
- Eye Protection Goggles
- Industrial or Construction Gloves
- Work Boots
- Drinking Water
- Ear Protection Plugs or Headphones
6 Steps to Breaking Up Concrete
Steps to Break Up Concrete
- Start by digging under the section of concrete you want to remove. This will make it easier for you to grasp and pull up concrete fragments as you break apart sections from the main slabs you’re working on.
- Then, begin pulverizing the concrete. Start with a sledgehammer and try to break apart sections of the main concentration of concrete you want removed. If this to hard, change to the jackhammer.
- Using a metal pole or prybar, get under sections of broken-up concrete and leverage these sections up so you can grasp and move fragments away. If you want even smaller pieces of concrete to work with, a mallet can be used on medium-cut concrete.
- If there is any rebar, set these sections aside, we cannot take these.
- Once you have a sizable amount of debris, load the concrete into a wheelbarrow and cart it off to the concrete dumpster.
- As you load the concrete dumpster rental, make sure you are leveling the concrete debris as much as possible for an even surface, this helps with transportation and dumping.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Concrete Dumpster Rentals
While roll off dumpster rental is easy and flexible, there are still rules you need to follow to maximize your rental. Here are some important things to remember before and during your concrete dumpster rental. Do- Get a free quote! This is easy and it helps ensure that you get the best dumpster size and rental deal for your project.
- Break up the concrete into transportable sections prior to loading.
- Distribute the weight of your concrete evenly throughout the dumpster. This maintains balance and helps prevent safety hazards.
- Ask questions if you have any, our team is always on standby!
- Fill your concrete only to the halfway marker on your concrete dumpster, this ensures the roll off can be transported.
- Be sure to check out our FAQs for some basic guidance and our dumpster rental policies and procedures.
- Don’t load concrete sections containing rebar.
- Don’t lump all the concrete in one section of the roll off dumpster, you need to spread out the debris in order for the weight to be distributed as evenly as possible.
- Make sure you don’t overfill the unit by going over the halfway limit, this will result in an overweight fee.
- Don’t mix your concrete with other debris. We typically want to keep concrete separate from other materials for recycling purposes. If you have other debris besides concrete, contact our staff.