Placement
Where to put a dumpster
The truck sets the container where you point, and it stays there until pickup. Choose the spot before delivery day, not while the driver waits.
Answered Mon–Sat 8am–8pm, Sun 8am–1pm (Eastern)
Check these four things
A firm, flat surface
Concrete or older asphalt in good shape. A slope lets the container creep; soft ground lets it sink.
Boards under the rails
Plywood spreads the load and keeps steel off your driveway. Ask the company to bring it or have your own.
Open sky above
The hoist lifts high to tip the container. Look for power lines, gutters and low branches over the spot.
A straight approach
The truck backs in long. Move cars, trailers and the basketball hoop out of the way.
Thinking about the day-to-day
Leave the garage door able to open and the walk to the front door clear. Keep the container far enough from the house that falling debris doesn't hit siding or windows.
Cover the load when rain or snow is coming. Water adds weight at the scale, and a tarp also keeps neighbors from adding their own couch overnight.
In winter, think about where snow will be piled. A container on the street can trap a plow.
The street, an alley or a shared lot
Anywhere public needs permission. In Indianapolis that's a right-of-way permit; nearby cities have their own versions. Read the permit guide.
In a condo, apartment lot or HOA neighborhood, the association's rules come first. Many limit the number of days a container can sit, even on your own driveway.
Talk to a local dumpster company
Have your address, the project and a rough start date handy. The company will suggest a size and tell you the price, the weight allowance and when it can bring the container.
Answered Mon–Sat 8am–8pm, Sun 8am–1pm (Eastern)
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