Dumpster Rental Etiquette: Frequently Asked Questions

If you need to dispose of a significant amount of trash, are looking for a short-term or long-term waste management solution, are about to embark on a construction project, or have any other considerable waste management needs, a dumpster rental in Connecticut is a perfect solution. It prevents you from having to dispose of large amounts of trash, keeps your home, business, or construction site clean and free of debris, and makes waste management simple and stress-free.

Dumpster Rental Etiquette in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where Should I Put the Dumpster?

Once you choose the right-sized dumpster for your project, you should put it in the most convenient location for your needs. If you need a long-term rental, putting it behind your home or building in an accessible location where it won’t be the focus and won’t distract from the home business aesthetics may be the best option.

However, if you’re renting a dumpster for a cleanout, home renovation, landscaping project, or other short-term need, the best option is to have the dumpster delivered to the most accessible location so it can do what it’s designed to do: make waste management simple and stress-free.

2. Will I Need a Permit?

Most projects don’t require a permit when renting a dumpster, but if you don’t have the space on your property or a location to store the dumpster while in use and you need to have it placed in the road, the city may consider it a road obstruction. In that case, a permit may be necessary. If you plan to store your rental on the street, call your local city office to check the exact requirements and necessary permits to deliver it to the street.

3. What Can I Throw in a Dumpster?

Dumpsters can handle the most common waste items, including landscaping debris, roofing materials, general trash, demolition and construction garbage, furniture, and other items that large items you need to dispose of, but don’t want to take it upon yourself to drive to your local dump to do so. Some items should not be placed in a dumpster for safety reasons. These include:

• Non-alkaline batteries
• Hazardous waste materials, including certain cleaning products
• Paints, stains, lacquers
• Tires
• Biological or medical waste
• Flammable materials

When you rent a dumpster from Windsor Sanitation, we will give you more instructions regarding what can and cannot go inside and answer any questions you may have so that you can safely dispose of your waste without causing any risk to yourself or others.

4. Should I Be Present When the Dumpster Is Delivered?

You won’t need to be on-site when your dumpster is delivered unless you want to provide special instructions or oversee the drop-off process. As long as you provide us with detailed instructions that we can then give to the driver, you won’t need to be present.

If you need a short or long-term solution for trash, construction debris, or other waste items, we can help. We offer residential and commercial waste management solutions to meet the needs of homeowners, business owners, non-profits, and more. Contact us today at Windsor Sanitation in Windsor, CT to learn more about our rentable dumpsters and to begin the rental process.