The EPA’s most recent discussion of municipal waste puts yard waste and trimmings as over half of all recycling and composting, so it’s not simply the case that one can throw it out with the rest of the trash. Renting a dumpster for yard waste removal is, therefore, par for the course. However, renting the wrong dumpster size or misunderstanding Clarksville’s local dumpster permit rules can quickly lead to problems.
Take a few minutes to read the following dumpster rental guide and learn about the details related to which dumpster you need and how best to use it. Understand the cost of dumpster rental and discover how to avoid issues like returning with the wrong tonnage or not loading the dumpster securely enough.
Get the lowdown so you can finish the job and get back to enjoying your yard quickly and easily.
Know the Yard Waste Removal Rules Before Booking
Clarkesville and the surrounding area may not have the rules you expect when it comes to both discarding refuse and putting up a dumpster. For example, Clarkesville codes start by treating dumpsters as temporary structures, rather than simply as one’s property or having a classification akin to an automobile. As such, you need a city permit to ensure right-of-way placement if you wish for it to sit on a public street.
Placing it on the driveway instead means that you don’t need a permit. Still, as the property owner or tenant, you will remain responsible, or even liable, for surface damage, so you may want to place wooden planks or similar coverings down to prevent damage to the area.
If your HOA is watching, you will also need to check local rules, as many restrict the length of time that a dumpster can be visible to protect the region’s aesthetic, so plan your delivery and haul-away carefully, using same-day drop-off and pickup if that will help you to keep the area free.
What About Burning My Yard Trimmings?
The Tennessee government strongly discourages citizens from burning trash, but also makes it clear what it considers acceptable to burn. They encourage people to check with their local municipality. So, contact Clarksville Fire & Rescue or your local authority to check whether you are performing the task correctly.
With so many rules, however, using a dumpster can take a lot of the stress away by giving you a clear set of steps to follow, removing cleanup, and protecting your neighbors from smoke by using an environmentally friendly dumpster, too.
Choosing the Right Dumpster for Yard Waste
With so many dumpsters available, having the right one will prevent disaster and embarrassment later. The following tips, along with our other online advice, should help you make the right decision:
Underdog Dumpster has 10-yard, 15-yard, and 20-yard dumpsters, which are each great for different scales of construction or cleanouts. In general, if you believe you are going to be discarding a lot, but still need it to sit on your driveway, look into the 15-yard option, checking the dimensions on our website to ensure that the dimensions will fit.
Any large or messy projects, or if you just want the dumpster to appear, load up, and disappear within hours, look into our roll-off dumpsters. We have a specialized truck, perfect for quick pickup and to give you more time working on the rest of the project rather than adding items to the dumpster piecemeal.
If you are discarding commercial waste, however, we have specific dumpsters for that situation, which are great if you are clearing out a whole apartment block or street’s yard space. Alternatively, you can use this option, or the residential dumpster, if you plan on leaving it in one location for an extended period for an ongoing project.
However, remember that if you are planning to handle a project with heavier material, you may want to consider booking the largest dumpsters that we have, to ensure the highest weight capacity. These include discarding materials such as:
- Soil or sod
- Building material
- Dense wood and lumber
- Metal
For more information on our weight limits, speak to us directly, as these can change based on circumstances.
Check the Rental Costs Before You Hire
Understandably, missing Clarkesville’s yearly clearout can be frustrating. Nobody wants to spend a whole year holding onto their property. However, most projects that need a dumpster can’t wait for such an event.
Fortunately, Underdog Dumpster can offer you the full price of a dumpster before you buy. Our quotes include:
- Drop-off
- Pickup
- Taxes
- Environmental fees
There are no hidden fees at Underdog Dumpster, and we will provide you with all the necessary information to make an informed decision. If you think something is not clear, simply ask, and we can clarify it for you to give you the peace of mind you need.
Then, to avoid increased costs later, all you need to do is:
- Ensure you don’t add prohibited material to the dumpster
- Stay under the fill line
- Ensure you get the dumpster picked up on time
- Plan in advance so you don’t need to hire a second dumpster
What Can You Toss Away?
Make sure that you only throw out what you are allowed to. Clarkesville disallows the dumping of potential yard-adjacent items such as:
- Dead animals
- Medical waste
- Most cleaning products
- Pressurized containers
- Motor oil and gasoline
- Large quantities of dirt or bricks
When you aren’t sure if something counts, give us a call. We’ll be glad to help you out to keep you and our team safe and to ensure you don’t experience unexpected fines.
Clear Out Your Yard With Ease
Booking a well-chosen dumpster for yard waste means that you can get your project on track by removing anything that might get in the way, helping you avoid delays. So, work with Underdog Dumpster to ensure you book the most efficient and professional option out there.
Call Underdog Dumpster today to rent a dumpster for cheap by choosing from one of our nine options for any need you might have. With our fast, reliable service, as well as no delivery fees, we want to make yard cleanup stress-free and straightforward.