What Are the Risks of Overloading a Roll-Off Dumpster?

A roll-off dumpster rental in Avon can solve a lot of problems, but if you overload it, you could end up creating more problems than you solve. Consider these risks of overloading and talk to us today about your dumpster needs and how to ensure you have the space you need for your cleanout project.

Risks of Overloading a Roll-Off Dumpster

You Create a Safety Hazard

These dumpsters are designed to hold a specific amount of material, usually measured in tons. If you pile things up too high or add items that are too heavy in too great a quantity, the dumpster gets unstable. If the dumpster is unstable, then when it gets transported, it might shift and spill things out into the road.

But even before the dumpster gets picked up, if it’s overfilled, it could pose a risk to you or your property. If heavy things are stacked in it unevenly, there is a possibility it could tip over when someone adds more or that something might fall out when your kids or pets are close to it. To avoid this problem, be cautious when you’re adding heavy items, like concrete or wet soil, and always distribute the weight evenly, with heavy items on the bottom.

You Could Get Into Legal Trouble

Local regulations here in Avon and throughout Connecticut govern how much waste a dumpster is allowed to carry, and these regulations are tied to road safety rules and environmental standards. Overweight dumpsters can be subject to fines, and repeat violations could mean that service to you is suspended entirely. It’s not primarily the responsibility of the hauler company according to the law: it’s the responsibility of the person who’s renting the dumpster, who controls what’s put into it.

You Could Lose More Money Than You Save

The temptation to overload a dumpster usually comes from a desire to avoid having to rent another one, but if you get hit with a financial penalty for overloading the dumpster, you might not save, and you could actually lose. Dumpster rentals include a base fee that will include delivery, pickup, and a set tonnage. If you go over that set tonnage, you’re going to face overages, and, even worse, if the overloading damages the dumpster itself, you’ll have to pay the repair costs.

To avoid this problem, it’s important to estimate how much your debris will weigh. There are plenty of online calculators that can help you here. You just input the type of debris you have and the approximate volume you’re dealing with to get a rough estimate of total weight. Remember that it’s usually a lot more cost-effective when you’re dealing with heavy materials to get multiple smaller dumpsters than to try to stick it all into one big one.

Talk to Us in Avon and Beyond

For expert help on finding a dumpster rental that fits your needs, contact us at Windsor Sanitation today.