4 Different Types of Dumpsters

A dumpster is a dumpster, right?  Well, kind of.  All dumpsters and dumpster rentals fulfill the same purpose, to throw trash away.  Different dumpsters do have different usages and advantages though.  Let us take a look at four different dumpsters and see who they are best suited for.

Roll Off Dumpster

Roll off dumpsters are large capacity bins available in sizes up to 40 yards.  There are two main ways to load these types of dumpsters, with a winch and sled or with a robotic arm that pulls the bin onto the bed of the truck.

Roll of dumpsters are great for construction projects, remodels, and landscaping work.  The size of these bins makes it possible to load a lot of trash before needing to have it emptied.  That means more continuous work on your project.

Sizes Available

• 15 Yards

• 20 Yards

• 30 Yards

• 40 Yards

Front Loader Dumpster/Commercial Dumpster/Rear Loader

Commercial dumpsters are medium capacity containers that are available in sizes up to 8 yards.  There are two main types of commercial dumpsters, front loader, and rear loader.   Both dumpsters have similar sizes but differ in how they are dumped and loaded.

Front loader dumpsters have slots on each side of the bin that a dump truck can stick its front spikes into.  Rear loader dumpsters have a more complicated loading mechanism that involves a hinge and a winch.

Who Front Loader Dumpsters Are For

Commercial dumpsters are perfect for commercial locations and businesses with a lot of waste.  The size of these dumpsters makes it possible to share one dumpster with multiple businesses.  Apartment buildings are also perfect candidates for these types of dumpsters.

Sizes Available

• 2 Yards

• 4 Yards

• 6 Yards

• 8 Yards

Compactors

Compactors are fully enclosed trash bins that allow you to utilize a metal blade to compact the waste inside.  Compactors are available in sizes ranging from 2 yards to 40 yards. 

Compactors have some major benefits over traditional trash cans:

• They reduce the number of collections

• Prevent Trash from being blown away

• Control Odor

• Reduce insect problems

• Can save money long-term

Compactors do however have access to electrical power and are more expensive upfront.

These types of dumpsters are perfect for Hotels, Hospitals, Recycling Centers and other big business with a log of trash.

Sizes Available

2 yards to 40 yards

Specialty Dumpsters

Specialty dumpsters are usually pulled behind a normal truck and have rubber tires. These dumpsters typically range in size from 10 yards to 25 yards.  These types of dumpsters are perfect for small to medium-sized home projects.  They are also more maneuverable than other dumpsters which makes it possible to place them in difficult to reach places.

Another benefit of specialty dumpsters is that they aren't as harsh on the ground.  This makes them perfect for stamped or heated driveways.