Junk removal vs. dumpster rental comes up a lot on bigger jobs in South Florida. A dumpster looks cheaper on paper. Whether it actually is depends on your project.
When a dumpster rental makes sense
- A long renovation where debris comes out a little every day for weeks
- You've got a crew on site to do the loading
- You've got room in the driveway and your HOA is OK with it
When junk removal makes sense
- The pile's already there and you want it gone today
- You don't want to do the lifting (consider it your leg day off)
- Your HOA doesn't allow dumpsters, or the street would need a permit
- You're worried a heavy dumpster will crack your pavers or driveway
- The job is a trailer load or two
For renovation leftovers, that's our construction debris removal. For everything else, it's regular junk removal.
The hidden costs of a dumpster
- Overweight fees if you load heavy stuff like tile or concrete
- Extra days if the project runs long
- Neighbors filling it up at night
- Things the dumpster company won't take, like mattresses or appliances
Not sure which one you need? Text a photo of the job to (954) 774-0277 and we'll tell you straight, even if the answer is a dumpster.
Related service: Construction & Renovation Debris