Bin There Dump That: One Man's Trash Blog

Wondering if you’ll ever need to rent a dumpster? Trust us — you will.

You might not realize it, but there are more than just a few reasons why homeowners need dumpsters.

Cleaning out the garage? Of course. Remodeling your kitchen? Yup. Are you skeptical there might be, say, 23 more reasons? Here you go:

A new house! It’s one of the most exciting milestones, so you want to give your happy friends or family the perfect housewarming gift.

A plant? Too predictable. Wine? They’ll drink it as soon as you give it to them, then forget you got them anything. A puppy? You want to stay friends, right?

It might not be the first thing to pop into your head, but a dumpster rental is the perfect housewarming gift. Naturally, we’ll tell you why:

You might assume you missed the boat on tackling that home renovation project. It’s winter, after all. Time to settle in for a few months of good television, popcorn and your couch.

Nice try.

Winter is actually a great time to re-do your basement, remodel the bathroom, and (or) tear out that kitchen backsplash that’s been bugging you since 2003.

But can you rent a dumpster bin in the snowiest, blowiest season? You bet.

Here’s a look at a few things to keep in mind when it comes to winter dumpster rental:

So you’re staring at a mounting pile of old tile and drywall fresh from your bathroom remodel. Or you finally listened to that voice in your head that told you to clean out the basement.

You need a dumpster.

But how do you make sure you hire the right dumpster rental company for the job? Pretend you’re a professional interviewer, and ask some questions.

We’ll make it easy for you.

If you want to know how to compare dumpster rental companies, start by asking these 10 questions:

Like many homeowners, you’re bound to have questions about renting a dumpster, especially if you’re doing it for the first time. One of the top questions we get asked is...

what all is required to have a dumpster at my home? Do I need a permit for my dumpster rental?

Well, the answer to that depends on a few things.

If you want to put the dumpster on your yard or driveway, you won’t need a permit. However, if you want the operator to leave it on the sidewalk, street or a public alley, it requires you to do research with your municipality on whether you will need to apply for a permit with your city’s Public Works Department or not. For most municipalities, you indeed will need to secure a permit.

When you want to put a roll-off dumpster in the public right-of-way, here’s what you’ll need to know about acquiring a permit.

Peanut butter and jelly. Dogs with bones. The pool on a hot day. All of these things were made for each other.

But one perfect pair you might not immediately think about is a storage container and a dumpster rental.

When you move, you’ll have stacks of things you want to take with you like furniture, appliances and personal items. But you’ll also have plenty of things you want to throw out, including leftover boxes, trash, old clothes and clutter.

By pairing a storage container with one of our dumpster rentals, you’ll be have a place to put both wanted and unwanted items during your move.

Here are three reasons you should use the two together.

The thing we’ve all been waiting for is finally here: Spring. As temperatures continue to rise, so will the urge to get outdoors.

Spring is the perfect time to work on a variety of landscape projects, like trimming bushes, pulling dead foliage and renovating your patio area. And with your hard work will come piles of scraps and debris. Those lawn bags can only hold so much and it’s all gotta go somewhere.

But can you put those in your dumpster rental?

Finding out something doesn’t fit — whether it’s clothes, a new appliance or furniture — can drive you crazy, especially when you already purchased it. No matter how many times you pull out the tape measure, some things just don’t work in certain spaces.

So, how can you tell if a residential roll-off dumpster rental will fit in your driveway? Luckily, it’s easy to figure out. And even better, it almost always does.

We know how good it feels to get rid of unwanted junk around the house. But some items are a little trickier to dispose of than you may think. And that’s the case when it comes to old tires.

Tires can help take you from one place to the next. But when they’ve seen their last days on the road, you’ll be left with several bulky wheels and questions about where to take them. Do you know what to do with old tires?

Before you think about chucking them, here are five things you should know about disposing of tires.

“Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.”

It’s okay to not like Murphy’s Law. Honestly, I don’t know anyone who does. That’s because it makes us think about the worst case scenario. And no one ever really wants to think about worst case scenarios — especially when home renovations are involved. It just sounds costly and dangerous.

For some peace of mind, Bin There Dump That likes to inform our customers that we’re a licensed, bonded and insured dumpster rental company. And anytime you invite a skilled laborer onto your property — roofers, plumbers, electricians, etc. — it’s wise to hire only those that are licensed, bonded and insured, as well.