When you have a large amount of recyclable material or trash to get rid of, then a dumpster can be just the ticket. Call a local company that has a few references and who've been in business for a while. They'll be able to help your determine the best possible style and type of dumpster for your needs. Do check your local regulations, and the company will help you on this, to see where your type of trash or recyclable may be dumped. The price you may will depend on the weight and type of trash you have and where it has to be haled away to. Also, go for a company who has a great price, but doesn't have any of those lengthy and time-wasting online forms to complete. Dumpsters are just big waste bins used to contain, then dispose of large amounts of construction or renovation garbage. If you replace your roof then there's usually tons of shingles and rotting wood and tarpaper to get rid of. A dumpster is classed as a roll off or a trash container, but there are a few differences. Trash bins or containers are only about two to eight yards long. Department stores, homes, factories, restaurants, and hospitals often use this more compact size. Roll offs are much larger. They can vary from around ten yards to up to forty yards in length. Wheels are attached and the purposes of these is to help with mobility when the dumpster is either delivered or picked up after filling. That's why they are referred to as "roll offs". There can be a lot of uses for dumpsters or roll offs. People want to dispose of large quantities of unneeded materials such as old appliances, or just plain trash. This can come from projects such as home renovations, construction projects either small or large, and home or commercial building landscape cleanups. Dumpsters usually have and end openings as well as a small top opening for when construction workers want to toss things in from above. Rental prices on dumpsters and roll offs is usually determined by the type of garbage you have, how long you'll need the dumpster, and the size of the dumpster you rent. Get one that's too small and multiple pick ups may be needed and your charges will climb. A much too large of a dumpster will be costlier and the space won't be needed. Calculate which size you want carefully. A few of the reasons to get a dumpster rental, are: Garbage collection, vegetation removal, dirt and concrete removal, brick and roofing removal, block removal, medical waste or asbestos, tree services, just plain junk removal, and recycling.