Dumpster Rental Prep: How to Avoid Complications
Dumpster rentals make life easier, whether you get one for a home remodel or an extensive home clean-out. The convenient bin saves trips to the landfill and prevents worries about excess debris or unaccepted items getting left behind by your usual trash removal service. Prepare in advance so the rental process goes smoothly — these tips can help.
Get Local Permission
The rules about dumpster use on private property can vary. Almost all HOAs and municipalities require residents to have written permission or a permit to leave a dumpster on a road or sidewalk. HOAs will usually have strict rules where they allow these units, the length of time allowed for use, and possibly even the maximum size of dumpster they consider acceptable.
Contact your HOA and local town office to learn what they allow before any call to a dumpster provider. Public work's departments typically manage this type of concern for municipalities. Contact the office to learn how and where to apply for a permit or who to contact if they do not issue the permits themselves.
Notify the Neighbors
The sight of a dumpster can cause conflict in communities with houses situated directly next to each other. The problem is exacerbated with condos and apartments, on narrow city streets, and other tightly packed neighborhoods. Advance notification can help to avoid unhappy neighbors. Explain its need and the length of time the bin will be on the property.
If you offer to share the dumpster, you may prevent problems. Ask neighbors if they would like to split the cost so they can clear out their sheds and garages too. The offer can reduce your overall expense and potentially make the neighborhood look better at the same time.
Additionally, to avoid strained neighborhood relations due to a dumpster, avoid the addition of food or other potentially smelly waste items. Food especially becomes a problem as it attracts insects and rodents. Also, consider a lock and temporary fencing to protect curious neighborhood children.
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