How Are Dumpsters Priced?
Understanding how dumpsters are priced can save you a considerable amount of money on dumpster rental services. Dumpster rental prices vary based upon several factors including: Dumpster size, length of time dumpster is needed, weight of material in dumpster, travel distance, and other fees. This page of our website will go into detail regarding each of the factors that can have an impact on dumpster rental prices. In order to provide you with the best experience on this page of our website we have provided you with short and direct answers to each one of the factors that impact the cost of dumpster rental. We have also provided more detail on the factors that impact the cost of dumpster rental further down on the page. If you’re in the Louisville Kentucky area and are looking for straight forward pricing with no hidden fees, call Waste Now Dumpster Rental Louisville.
Dumpster Sizes – The size of the dumpster you need to rent will affect the cost of dumpster rental. The larger the dumpster is that is being rented, the higher the overall cost will be.
Length of Time Dumpster is Rented – The longer a dumpster needs to be rented, the higher the cost will be for the dumpster rental.
Type of Waste in Dumpster – Some items are prohibited from being put into dumpsters. If certain items are placed in a dumpster, there may be additional charges. Additionally, some dumpster rental companies may have restrictions regarding the type of materials that can be discarded.
Weight Limits – The weight of the waste put into a dumpster will contribute to the overall cost a dumpster rental company charges.
Weight Overage Fees – Some dumpster rental companies include up to a specific weight limit in the cost of the dumpster rental. If the waste in the dumpster exceeds the included weight, you may be charged a weight overage fee.
Distance – Dumpster rental companies may charge additional fees depending upon the distance between the dumpster rental company’s location and the dumpster delivery location.
Delivery Fee – Some dumpster rental companies charge a delivery fee to deliver a dumpster.
Permits – Some cities may require permits for dumpsters to be placed on the street. If a dumpster needs to be placed on the street, the additional cost of the permit will increase the rental cost.
More Detailed Information About How Dumpsters Are Priced
Dumpster Sizes – There are various sizes of dumpsters that are designed to fit a wide range of project sizes. Larger dumpsters weigh more and they are also capable of holding more material. The increased weight of the dumpster itself will impact the fuel costs for dumpster rental companies. Therefore, dumpster rental companies will charge more for renting larger dumpsters. Choosing the right size dumpster can allow you to save money on your dumpster rental. If your dumpster is too small for your project, you will need to order a second dumpster in order to complete your project. When a dumpster is larger than what you need for your project, you end up paying for additional dumpster space that does not get used. Experienced dumpster rental companies like Waste Now Porta Potty & Dumpster Rental are able to help you choose the perfect size dumpster for your project.
We understand that it may be difficult to determine how much room is inside each dumpster size. Below you can see that we have converted the most common dumpster sizes to their length, width, and height in feet so you can get a clear understanding of how large each dumpster size is.
6 Yard Dumpster
12 Feet by 8 Feet by 2 Feet
10 Yard Dumpster
12 Feet by 8 Feet by 3 Feet
15 Yard Dumpster
12 Feet by 8 Feet by 4 Feet
20 Yard Dumpster
17 Feet by 7 Feet by 6 Feet
30 Yard Dumpster
22 Feet by 8 Feet by 5.5 Feet
40 Yard Dumpster
22 Feet by 8 Feet by 8 Feet
Length of Time Dumpster is Rented – The longer a dumpster is rented, the higher the cost of the dumpster rental. Most dumpster rental companies have a standard length of time that their dumpster rental fee will cover. Waste Now Dumpster Rental includes 7 days in our standard dumpster rental. Other Louisville dumpster rental companies only include 2 days in the cost of their dumpster rental. Asking a dumpster rental company how many days you’re able to keep the dumpster for the price they are quoting can save you money. If you need to keep a dumpster for longer than the allotted time provided by the dumpster rental company, most will allow you to keep the dumpster for longer for an additional fee.
Type of Waste in Dumpster – Some dumpster rental companies will charge additional fees depending upon the type of waste that will be added to the dumpster. Heavier materials such as concrete may be prohibited by some companies or they may charge a higher fee for materials like concrete or roofing materials. There will always be types of waste that are prohibited from being put in a dumpster. These include: Liquids, oils, lubricants, flammable material, pesticides, tires, dirt, gravel, and hazardous material. You should ask each company if they charge additional fees depending upon the type of material that is being discarded.
Weight Limits – Weight limits have the largest overall impact on the cost of a dumpster rental. The term weight limit refers to how much weight you can add to a dumpster before you are charged additional fees for each pound. Some dumpster rental companies in Louisville have a weight limit as low as 1,000 lbs. That means you would be charged for every pound of weight over 1,000 lbs. You should ask dumpster rental companies what the weight limit is for the size of dumpster you’re considering renting. Higher weight limits will almost always mean the overall cost of the dumpster rental will be lower than companies that have a low weight limit. Waste Now Dumpster Rental has some of the highest dumpster weight limits in the greater Louisville area. We have provided our weight limits below for each dumpster size we rent.
Weight Overage Fees – Weight overage fees are charges that are added to the dumpster rental cost when you have exceeded the weight limit included in the cost of the rental. It is important to work with a dumpster rental company that has reasonable weight limits. Dumpster rental companies typically charge for every single pound over the weight limit. This overage fee per pound ranges from 9 cents to 15 cents per pound in the Louisville Kentucky area. That means you could end up paying $90-$150 or more for every 1,000 lbs over the weight limit. That is why it’s extremely important to ask dumpster rental companies how much weight is included in the dumpster rental fee before choosing to work with them.
Distance – Some dumpster rental companies will charge more depending upon how far you are away from their business location. Dumpster rental companies need to cover the costs associated with hauling heavy dumpsters and the waste. Naturally, the further you are from a dumpster rental company’s location, the more they will charge. Working with a local dumpster rental company will likely lower the cost of your dumpster rental.
Delivery Fee – Some dumpster rental companies charge a fee specifically for the dumpster delivery. This fee is in addition to the dumpster rental fee. This fee is designed to cover some of the revenue spent on fuel, labor, and equipment wear and tear. We recommend asking a dumpster rental company if they have a delivery fee or any other hidden fees before you choose to work with them.
Permits – Most people choose to have a dumpster placed in their driveway. However, we understand that in some instances this may not be the best option. Some cities will require you to obtain a Right-of-Way permit in order for a dumpster to be placed in a street, alleyway, or sidewalk. In Louisville, these permits are handled by the Louisville Metro Public Works. Typically the permit fees range from $25-$75 depending upon the location and length of time the dumpster will be in that location. You should always ask your dumpster rental company whether or not they are going to file the permits for a dumpster that needs to be placed on the street, alley, or sidewalk. Some dumpster rental companies will file the permits for you whereas others will rely on you to file for the permit.
Waste Now Dumpster Rental
If you’re in the Louisville Kentucky area and are looking for straightforward prices on dumpster rental services, call Waste Now Porta Potty and Dumpster Rental. We have transparent and easy to understand dumpster rental prices with no hidden fees. We provide our customers with all of the following information about our dumpster rental services right on our website.
Our prices are all-inclusive. This means you pay the price you see.
This includes:
- Customer Friendly Weight Limits
- 7 Day Rental Periods
- Delivery Included
- Pickup Included
- Taxes Included
- No Extra Fees!
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