How Do Dumpster Rental Companies Handle Weather Delays?

Renting a dumpster for a cleanup project, renovation, or construction job is a straightforward way to manage waste. You pick the size, schedule the drop-off, fill it up, and arrange for pickup. Simple, right? But Mother Nature doesn’t always cooperate, and weather delays can throw a wrench in the works. Here’s how your Granby dumpster rental company handles things when the weather won’t cooperate.

Why It’s a Problem

Unfortunately, bad weather can make dropping off, loading, and even picking up a dumpster unsafe or impractical. If there’s been too much rain, for example, a heavy truck can sink into your lawn or even a driveway and damage property. Snow and ice can obviously create slippery surfaces and increase the risk of accidents. High winds, lightning, or flooding can make a dumpster a hazard or fill it with water.

How Granby Dumpster Rentals Work When There’s Bad Weather

Proactive Communication

When you book a rental, we’ll discuss if there are any potential weather risks based on the season and your location. If a storm is brewing, you can expect to get a call or an email from us before the scheduled delivery or pickup letting you know what’s going on.

We’ll also assess the conditions at your delivery site, compare local weather reports, and help you decide if it’s safe to proceed. For example, if the rain has created a lot of mud where you want to place the dumpster, we might suggest rescheduling, or we might recommend that you take some protective measures like laying down plywood.

Scheduling Flexibility

While we will pay attention to the weather, and you should too, sometimes weather issues arise so quickly that no one can anticipate them. If something like that should happen, talk to us about some flexibility in your order. We can waive overage fees in some cases or reschedule, and the key here is to talk through this in advance so we’re all on the same page. This is especially important if you need to rent a dumpster during times when the weather can be especially uncooperative, such as the worst of winter.

Safety Measures

Our trucks are pretty big and have hydraulic systems for rolling the container on and off, and to be safe using such massive equipment, we have to have strict rules in place. Our operators have to follow these protocols, and we train them to inspect sites for hazards, avoid roads under certain conditions, and never try to deliver if the winds are exceeding the safety limits.

Insurance

We have all the proper licenses and insurance, and this will cover some weather-related damage in some cases. As the renter, you’re responsible for the container while it’s on your property, but we’re responsible for getting it on and off the property safely. Insurance is there in case the unexpected happens while we’re delivering or picking up, including in weather.

For reliable dumpster rentals that account for whatever the weather brings, contact us at Windsor Sanitation today.