Given the high cost of driveway installation and maintenance, there is an increased call to exercise caution during the placement of dumpsters.
When looking to achieve a pristine residential environment provided by effective waste handling through dumpster rental, you may end up with a more serious unforeseen problem.
The placement and retrieval of dumpsters, if not carefully handled, can both damage the driveway and cost you in excess of thousand-dollar driveway repairs or replacement.
This article gives hacks for proper dumpster placement while at the same time protecting it from damage.
Place the Dumpster on the Street
Dumpster placement is important
If you are very concerned about the well-being of your driveway, you can alternatively place the dumpster on the street. However, dumpster placement on the street has to be accompanied by strict guidelines from city and municipal waste provisions. For this reason, you may require permits for the placement. Doing that without permits where associated laws prevail can attract penalties or fines.
Stick To the Set Height and Weight Limit
Contrary to most people’s notion, dumpster height and weight limits are meant to protect and benefit you more than the dumpster provider. Dumpster companies understand the need to maintain the well-being of your driveway. They do this by setting height and weight limits to reduce the pressure exerted by the container on the driveway. Going above these limits adds extra pounds on the container, thereby passing it onto the driveway and contributing to its damage. To protect your driveway from damage associated with excess weight, stick to these limits.
Place Barriers beneath the Dumpster
No matter the amount of care you or the dumpster provider may exercise during the placement, something could always go wrong and contribute to the damage to the driveway. For instance, the chain that raises and lowers the dumpster up and down during placement and retrieval could break and make the dumpster come down with a loud bang. You already have an idea of the kind of grievous damage that would leave your driveway with. To avoid all these, and the inevitable scratches that happen during retrieval, place a barrier beneath the dumpster. You can use either plywood, wood platforms, or carbon fiber boards.
Fill the Dumpster Effectively
Most people often tend to ignore the aspect of effective dumpster filling. What they may not know is that the way they do it determines how protected your driveway is, from the damage that may arise. Uneven weight may topple the container and cause it to dig on the driveway. To avoid this, place the bulky and heavy waste on the base and distribute it evenly across the container.
Choose Dumpster Trailers
Most dumpsters usually have steel legs that act as the contact point with the placement ground. What most dumpster users may not know is that these steel legs are responsible for scratches that end up damaging the driveway. Alternatively, there are trailer dumpsters that have wheels instead of steel legs. The wheels provide a soft contact point with the ground thereby safeguarding the wellbeing of the driveway. Even with these, you have to place a barrier beneath the trailer tongue to prevent damaging the driveway. Dumpster trailers are a little more expensive than other dumpsters so be prepared to splurge a couple more tens or hundreds of dollars depending on the provider.
Avoid Throwing Items
Even though tossing is the term often used when talking about putting waste into these containers, it does not necessarily mean you throw them. Conversely, waste should be gently lowered and spread evenly. When throwing sharp items, you may miss the container and upon landing, they damage the driveway. At the same time, you might end up damaging the container, something that will surely attract penalties.
Clear the Area around the Dumpster
One of the many causes of driveway damage during dumpster placement is the lack of enough or clear space around the container. Lack of clear and ample space increases the risk of damage during retrieval due to the limited maneuverability. To avoid this, ensure there is a clear path for company workers to turn during placement. It also allows enough space to push the wheelbarrow or trolley when loading.
The well-being of your driveway heavily depends on the dumpster company you rent from. Effective company workers are experienced in dumpster placing with minimal or no driveway damage at all. You can verify the experience of a company by evaluating its reputation in service delivery. Doing this guarantees no issue with dumpster use.