Most dumpster rental companies charge a flat fee for specific sized dumpster, a specific number of days, and for a certain amount of weight. For an example, you would receive a quote of $450 for a 40 yard dumpster, for 7 days, and not to exceed 6 tons of materials.

However, some dumpster companies may have additional fees for, landfills, impact fees, deliver costs, fuel charges, etc. So make sure when are quoted a price it is a flat fee for a specific size, time, and weight. Then comparing prices will be very straight forward.

Even with flat fee pricing extra charges may apply if you need to dumpster longer then the scheduled rental period. There is usually a daily fee for extending the rental period that is typically between $3 and $10 per day.

Additionally, if you exceed the stated weight limit there will be additional fees charged to you. Each dumpster is weighed at the landfill or transfer station and the dumpster service pays a fee to dispose of the dumpster. If the dumpster exceeds the agreed upon tonnage there will be an additional weight fee that typically ranges from $30 to $100 per ton of overage, depending on the local landfill fees and taxes.

Renting a roll off dumpster is easy and straight forward if your dealing with a dumpster rental company in Phoenix that is committed to providing straight forward pricing and a high level of customer service. Here are 4 steps that should make the process a simple a possible:

• Take into consideration the amount of debris you need to dispose of, if you are unsure, be prepared to describe your project to the dumpster rental companies you speak with so they can assist you in picking the right sized roll off dumpster
• Contact one or more dumpster rental companies to inquire about pricing and availability. Be sure to confirm that the quoted rate is all inclusive for the stated time period, dumpster size, and weight limit.
• Schedule a delivery date and provide any specific details about where you would like to have the roll off dumpster placed on site. If you will need the dumpster during a busy time, like spring, it is best to schedule as far in advance as possible.
• When your done loading the dumpster, call the company and let them know you are ready for pick up. They should pick up the roll off container with in 24 hours and take it to the landfill or transfer station.

The two primary uses for roll off dumpsters are large cleaning projects and construction projects. Here are some examples:

• Construction sites
• Home remodeling
• Yard waste/green waste removal
• Foreclosure clean outs
• Basement, attic, and garage clean outs
• Roofing projects
• Replacing siding or windows

Roll off dumpsters are measured by the number of cubic yards a container will hold, a 10 yard dumpster will hold 10 yards of waste materials. Typical roll off dumpster sizes are 10 yards, 12 yards, 15 yards, 20 yards, 30 yards, and 40 yards.

Estimating the amount of waste debris a project will generate can be tricky, it’s usually best to just give our experienced sales team a call and we can help you estimate the best size of roll off container for your project.

The two things that have the biggest impact on the cost of renting a dumpster in Phoenix are where your project is located and how much debris you need to have removed.

Your location will have a significant impact on the cost of renting a dumpster as each landfill and city will have different fees and taxes associated with disposing of the contents of a roll off dumpster, the difference can range over two hundred percent from city to city.

The amount and type of debris you will be disposing of will also have a big impact on the cost. Simply the more material and the heavier it is the more it’s going to cost.