Driving around town you see dumpsters all over the place but rarely do you ever really stop and think what they could be for. Most people just assume one thing: trash. But by “trash” people are picturing the type of items they throw away in their household garbage can: uneaten food, unwanted mail and ads, used paper towels, etc. But the thing is, while there are dumpsters that simply hold your run-on-the-mill trash, there are many reasons beyond that as to why someone would need a dumpster. Below we explain the top uses for dumpsters and maybe you’ll even realize you have your own need to rent one.

5 of the Top Uses for Dumpsters

1. House Clean Outs

This can be the whole house or parts of the house. We get calls from people who need help with a hoarding issue, real estate agents, and house flippers who need a house cleaned out before they can sell or flip it. We also get calls from people who have recently had a family member pass and need to empty their belongings from their home. We also commonly receive calls from customers who just need their basement or garage cleaned out so they can use the space for something other than storage.

2. Yard and Storm Debris

The spring is our highest request season for dumpsters, particularly for yard waste. People are getting their yards in shape before summer and lots of debris comes with that. Spring can also bring heavy storms which means fallen trees and branches. Renting a dumpster is an easy solution when you have more than your local heavy trash pick up can handle.

3. Construction Debris

Sometimes construction companies will rent the dumpsters for their own jobs but we also get regular non-contractors who are remodeling and renovating on their own and need a place to throw all the demo debris.

4. Moving

Typically prior to moving to a new home one tries to get rid of much stuff as possible so they don’t have to spend the time or money moving things they don’t use. A dumpster is a great solution for that as you can rent one for a couple days to sit in your driveway while you go through your belongings and toss whatever is useless to you.

5. Commercial Use

The final top use is with our business owners. A business may need a dumpster for any of the other reasons above or it may need one simply for all their day-to-day garbage. We also get businesses who put on charity type of events (like a 5k or a “keep the streets clean” type initiative) where a dumpster is necessary.

Hopefully the top uses for dumpsters provides clarification on all the ways in which a dumpster is needed. Waste Solutions 123 is here for you the next time you find yourself in a situation that calls for extra clean-up help.