Okay, so I’ve been meaning to get into this whole dumpster rental thing for a while now. I got a bunch of junk piling up at my place, and honestly, I’m tired of looking at it. So I thought, “Why not just rent a big ol’ dumpster and be done with it?” Seemed simple enough, right?
First thing I did was hit up the internet, you know, the usual. Typed in “dumpster rental near me” and a whole bunch of options popped up. It was kind of overwhelming, to be honest. Different sizes, different prices, different companies. Felt like I was drowning in a sea of trash containers.
I started clicking around, trying to make sense of it all. Most places were talking about 20-yard dumpsters being the go-to size. Apparently, they’re pretty versatile, good for both home projects and bigger commercial stuff. I figured that sounded about right for my needs, so I kept that in mind.
Then I stumbled upon this thing called a “dumpster bag.” Sounds kind of flimsy, but I guess it’s cheaper than a regular dumpster. They were saying it’s like $140 for pickup, plus about $30 to buy the bag itself. So, around $170 total, which isn’t terrible, but it only holds like 3 cubic yards. That’s basically the size of a pickup truck bed, and I wasn’t sure if that was going to cut it for me.
Pricing – Oh Boy!
Next up, I started digging into prices for the real deal, the actual metal dumpsters. Around here, in the Chicago area, a 10-yard dumpster is like $299 to $419. And a 20-yard? Forget about it, we’re talking $369 to $519. Honestly, it’s a bit more than I was expecting. I was starting to feel like maybe I should just live with the junk forever.
But I’m stubborn, so I kept looking. I read somewhere that the best way to get a good price is to call up a bunch of different places and compare their quotes. And apparently, you can even haggle a bit, ask about discounts and whatnot. Who knew, right?
Champion Dumpsters – My Quest Continued
So, I found this company, Champion Dumpsters. They operate all over the country, like in all 50 states. Seems legit. They don’t have set prices on their website because I guess it depends on where you are. Makes sense, I suppose.
I decided to just call them up. Figured it couldn’t hurt. The guy on the phone was pretty chill. He asked me a bunch of questions about what I was throwing away, where I lived, all that jazz. Took like five minutes, and boom, he gave me a quote. It was a little lower than some of the other places I’d seen online, which was a good sign.
What I Learned: A Lot of Numbers
Here’s the thing I realized through all this: Renting a dumpster isn’t as simple as it sounds. You gotta do your homework. It’s not just about finding the cheapest price, but also making sure you get the right size, and that the company is reliable, they are not going to leave you hanging with a full dumpster in your driveway for weeks. Also, I read about the average size and price:
- 10-yard: $300-$500
- 20-yard: $350-$600
- 30-yard: $400-$700
- 40-yard: $450-$800
I also saw that you can save some good money, like $50 or even $150, if you go with a local company. Champion Dumpsters is based in Pennsylvania, so they might be a good option for folks in that area.
Anyway, I haven’t actually rented the dumpster yet. Still doing some research, comparing prices, reading reviews. I think it is good to get the best deal. But I’m feeling a lot more confident about the whole process now. I’m one step closer to finally getting rid of all that junk, and that’s a good feeling. I’ll keep you posted on how it goes!
