Do I Need a Dumpster or Junk Removal?

Do I Need a Dumpster or Junk Removal?

Do you have a project that will generate more waste than you can handle in your regular garbage pickup? Oaks Dumpster Rental demystifies the difference between dumpster rental and junk removal so you can choose the one that’s right for you.

Dumpster Rental

Dumpster rental companies, like Oaks, offer dumpsters of various sizes. They deliver a dumpster to the agreed-upon location and leave it for a specified amount of time. You may discard furniture, remodeling materials, and more into the dumpster. The rental company will pick it up and dispose of your waste. Your expense is a flat rate for the dumpster plus any charges if you go over the weight limit or overfill the unit.

Junk Removal Services

A junk removal service brings a truck on the agreed day and time. At least two professionals will be available to help you carry items to the truck for disposal. They will physically move the debris from your home to the truck and take it for disposal. Fees are based either per item for large items or the percentage of the truck you fill.

Which Service Do You Need?

Take a look at the job. Are you disposing of a lot of larger items? Appliances? Furniture? Or is the debris small and easy to handle? Do you have help in removing things from your home? If you can handle moving the items you are discarding, a dumpster is a more cost-effective choice. You can fill it with your debris, and unless you exceed the weight in your contract (usually one ton), you won’t incur further charges. If you need help and would rather simply indicate what you want to be discarded and have someone load it up for you, paying more for a junk removal service may be your best bet. Keep in mind that your charges can add up quickly and that this service could cost you as much as double the cost of a dumpster for the same amount of trash.

Dumpster Experts

If you choose to rent a dumpster, call 585.225.OAKS to speak with an expert at Oaks Dumpster Rental. We will help you choose the right size for your job, deliver your dumpster on time, place it where you want it, pick it up, and dispose of your junk.

Author | Jen Burton, General Manager
Oaks Dumpster Rental