Dumpster Rentals for Home Renovation Projects in Monmouth County

If you’re facing a home renovation in Monmouth County, you know you’ll have a lot of debris, junk and leftover material from the project. Where will you possibly put all that stuff? A dumpster is the obvious answer, as it has many benefits. You can place it right on your property and toss in junk as you accumulate it.

But while you may understand a dumpster is an ideal solution for disposing of residential demolition materials, you may be at a loss at to how to choose the right dumpster size for your needs. Go too small and you won’t have enough room. Go too big and you’re paying for more than you need.

Sizing it Out

If you have a small demolition project, such as for a kitchen or bathroom remodel, you will be OK going with a dumpster that’s 10 cubic yards. If you are a contractor working at a new home construction site, you will need something bigger, such as 20 cubic yards or more, or at least get on a more frequent schedule of removal.

Determine Type of Debris

Knowing which type of dumpster to choose will also depend on the type of materials you’ll be dumping, not just the amount.

Common demolition projects for both homeowners and contractors include:

• Bathroom and kitchen remodeling
• Removing an interior wall
• Shed and fence demolition
• Deck removal
• Flooring or carpeting removal
• Patio or walkway demolition

From concrete and drywall to brick and wood, make note of the type of materials you’ll be disposing of. Sometimes, dumpster rental companies want debris separated, such as concrete separated from other materials. This is important for contractors to know. To be sure, always ask the company before mixing debris.

Estimating Amount of Debris

Unless you’re a contractor who’s done this before, it can be tough to accurately estimate how much demolition debris you’ll have before you start swinging the sledgehammer. Try this strategy for a ball park estimate:

1. Measure the structure and calculate the square footage.
2. Determine the percentage of each type of debris.
3. Call your dumpster rental company and ask for a dumpster size recommendation based on your measurements.
4. If you end up going over, remember you’ll have to pay overage fees that can hit up to $125 per ton. Over-estimating what you have is always best.

Here’s a good way to visualize things: take a look at the debris piles and ask yourself if you have four kitchen stoves worth of debris. If so, you have about 4 cubic yards. Thus, a 10 cubic yard dumpster would work just fine for you.

In the end, you don’t have to be an expert at math or figuring out amounts. Your dumpster rental company is really good at this and can do the hard work for you.

Contact The Junk Guys

For affordable dumpster rentals throughout Monmouth County, contact us at 732-333-1805, or complete our easy contact form online.