Cost of Hauling Waste Yourself vs. Renting a Dumpster

The cost and convenience battle between DIY’ing a waste removal or renting a dumpster will always come to play right from the conception and planning of each project. This is because contractors, project managers, and homeowners desire to know which option will be more affordable, convenient, and comes without complications or issues.

However, between the two options - hauling the waste generated from your project to the landfill and hiring a dumpster rental company to do the job; it all depends on several factors.

Interestingly, Starr Dumpsters have analyzed those important factors to be considered in this article for project managers, builders, homeowners, and anybody who has a project that could generate huge waste.

The type of trash – weight, and size

In the waste management industry, we believe that “not all trash is created equal.” Therefore, if you’re planning a construction, demolition, home remodeling project or your business churns out a large amount of wastes and recyclable materials, and then you probably need the services of Starr Dumpsters.

Waste coming from construction and demolition projects are usually heavy and can be overwhelming for your car or small van. Construction and demolition wastes are among the heaviest and most voluminous waste streams which include drywall, bricks, concrete, landscape, roofing, wood and lumber

Additionally, if you’re a homeowner that has years of massive waste build up in your garage or around your property; you also need to enjoy the services of a dumpster company.

On the other hand, if you are looking at clearing small spaces to keep your home or workplace clean and tidy, you can get a tote, which is designed for very tight spaces or take the little trash generated to the landfill.

The duration of the project

No matter the duration of the project, debris and hazardous items like nails, cut out roofing sheets and bricks should not litter your project site. Such things should be thrown inside a dumpster as the project moves on so that your project site will always be neat.

Secondly, if the waste volume that will be generated throughout the project is much, then you should value your time and outsource waste management to professional companies. 

Some projects could take months or years to be completed, and because of your busy schedule, you can’t be going to the landfill at intervals. The only thing that is far more valuable than money is time; therefore, do not make the mistake of undervaluing your time and make things more efficient in your project site.

Space and Budget consideration

Homeowners having little cleanup projects and probably working on a budget could go for a bagstar or hire a tote. Another reason to consider DIY waste management is when you have space constraints in your job site. But contractors, building project managers or homeowners with moderately large construction or demolition project should go for a dumpster no matter your budget.

The “hassle” factor

The “hassle” factor of hauling the waste from your project site should be considered. If you hire a dumpster, no back-breaking work for you and you can extend the duration of the dumpster in your property. 

Call Starr Dumpsters for a dumpster to be delivered to your project site; it is the cost-effective way of managing construction, demolition, and other wastes.