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If you’re looking around and spot a bunch of trash to get rid of, you’re also probably wondering what the most effective and low-cost disposal option is. Some clever decluttering methods will help get the small things out of the way, but what about those big junk jobs?
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Moving into a fixer-upper, clearing out years of storage, or renovating your living space are just a few situations where debris can’t just be tossed in a trash bag. For some projects, you need to call in some help to get the job done quicker. When talking about these kinds of big junk jobs, two of the most popular options include renting a dumpster or hiring a junk removal crew.
So, what’s the difference between calling out a junk crew and renting your own dumpster? Let’s look at a few benefits of both.
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When to Rent a Dumpster
There are some situational benefits to renting a dumpster over hiring a junk crew or doing it yourself. We will look at times when a rental dumpster will be the optimal choice for getting rid of your junk.
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Large and Lengthy Junk Jobs
It is safe to say that bigger renovation or cleanup projects generate more trash than your everyday pick-up truck could handle. Also, not all projects can be handled in one or two trips.
Whether you’re contracted for a job, fixing up a home you live in, or rearranging a newly purchased home, you’re going to need somewhere to put all that junk. You’ll want to take note of what type of materials you’ll be throwing in the canister. There are different guidelines for different dumpster companies. Asphalt and freon appliances are a few items that can’t be placed in a rental can.
It’s much easier to toss all your lumber, junk, or other big and bulky items into a dumpster rather than the bed of somebody’s pick-up truck.
Working at Your Own Pace
Big projects like this often take longer than a day to complete, and junk removal crews charge for each trip they make to your house. When you’ve got a floor to replace or a garage to clean out, time is your biggest asset. You need to plan the project, get everything sorted, and clean it all up. With a dumpster, you have two weeks of dumping access and a range of canister sizes, so there are no multiple trips or hourly-rate time crunches.
Another piece to consider is that you care more about your stuff than a stranger does. Although the items you’re moving are trash, you’re often moving them over, under, or around the property you actually want to keep. A junk hauling team has other appointments to make and can be in a rush. You and your friends or family will be the most careful about not damaging your home in the process of a big cleanup.
Staying Active
Some people don’t mind spending a little time getting a workout whenever they can. Taking the stairs over the elevator, parking in the far side of the lot, or handling your junk haul by yourself are all great ways to fit exercise into tasks that need to be done anyways. Turn up the volume on your radio, put on some safety gear, and get ready to sweat!
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When to Hire a Junk Hauling Service
Renting a dumpster is a great option for getting rid of piles of junk, but there are some situations where it makes more sense to hire a service team to come to haul your junk. We’ll look over a few scenarios where hiring a junk removal team is the most effective disposal solution.
Junk is Just Too Heavy
Junk comes in all shapes and sizes, just like we do as people. Sometimes the objects we want to throw away require more physical ability to move than we can give as individuals. Whether age and/or ability are a factor, we may need the help of a team to clean up the spaces around us.
Avoid the hassle by calling out a team of trained junk haulers to make quick work of that stuff you need to be tossed. Even if you are young and able, you don’t want to injure or over-exert yourself by overestimating what size junk you can handle.
Light Work
As I mentioned above, projects that require time are best served by renting a dumpster. If all your junk can fit into a junk van in one trip, it would be most efficient to hire a junk removal service. Let’s say you have already pushed an old dresser, mattress, and fridge into a corner. You don’t need 14 days for that kind of job. You can just call a team to come pick it up, and it’ll be done in a few hours.
Your Junk is Special
Continuing with the example from above, a fridge and mattress are a few items that can’t be accepted in rental dumpsters. Dumpster companies have specific guidelines on the types of waste they can hold, often due to the regulations at the landfills they use to dump. There are different types of canisters you can use for different materials like concrete, bricks, or heavy construction debris.
Freon appliances, like air conditioners or fridges, are considered hazardous waste and need to be treated at specialized waste facilities. Junk hauling services are experienced in handling those types of items and know where to take them. You’ll get fined for placing banned waste in a rental dumpster, so be aware of prohibited materials and don’t try to sneak any in. Just call a service team, and they’ll take care of it, no problem.
Outnumbered
A junk job that has items like a mattress, fridge, and dresser should be handled by a team. If you don’t have a group of people that can volunteer and help you, don’t try to go it alone. The job will get done quicker and much safer if multiple people are handling this sort of job.
If done by yourself, it will take up more of your time, and you could get injured in the process. Save time and a trip to the hospital by just calling a team of professionals to help make it an easy job. Who knows, they may even let you help. (Probably not.)