Running an efficient and effective job site is critical to the success of building projects. As a contractor, you always want your jobs and partners to be as efficient and cost-effective as possible. By avoiding these 3 construction dumpster rental mistakes, you can improve the efficiency of your job site and avoid unnecessary costs.

1. Putting Your Dumpster On The Street Without a Permit

Most dumpster rental companies will deliver your dumpster rental to your property or home.  Before your dumpster is placed though, you need to let the company know exactly where you would like it.  

Some people assume that they can leave a dumpster in front of their home or project on the curb but most municipalities don't allow this without permits.  Most people decide to have their dumpsters left on their driveway to avoid having to get permits.

Make sure to think about where you want to place your dumpster to make it convenient. 

Placing your dumpster in a great location can help save you time during your project and can make it possible to still access parts of your home while the dumpster is on your property.

Choosing an effective dumpster location is important to shaving time off your total project. The less time that has to be spent traveling back and forth the better. Having your dumpster placed in different locations throughout the project can also help shave additional time off your project.

2. Not Confirming Rental Fee Structure Details.

All though construction dumpster rentals might seem like they are all the same,  the companies behind them can have very different ways of pricing. Double checking how a dumpster rental company charges and what surcharges they implement can save you hundreds. There are a few common practices when it comes to rental fees.  

One thing that is common among most dumpster rental companies is to charge based on weight.  Many companies will give an allotted weight limit and will then charge an additional fee for weight overages.

Another common practice is to charge based on the size of the dumpster; the bigger the dumpster, the more expensive it is. 

A third common pricing practice is to charge based on rental duration.  This would mean that you will get charged depending on how long you have the dumpster.

Most companies use a combination of a few of these pricing strategies and you will want to confirm with them how they charge.  

You also want to ask about some common fees such as:

• Weight Fees

• Drive Fees

• Mileage Fees

• Day Rates

• Packing Fees

• Special Material Fees

3. Not asking for Contractor Pricing

If you are a contractor you always want to ask a dumpster rental company for their contractor pricing. Often, dumpster rental companies will have a discounted rate for contractors to incentivize using the company for all your projects.

Asking for contractor pricing can help save you a little money every project, which adds up long term.

Conclusion

As a contractor, you want your job site to be as efficient and effective as possible. Working with a good dumpster rental company help save you money and time.

You want to avoid getting overcharged for dumpster rentals by asking about fee and pricing structures, and asking for contractor pricing.

You also want to avoid placing your dumpster on the curb without a permit.