Box Brothers Roll-Off Service Blog

Within the pages of our roll-off blog you’ll find helpful articles and interesting insights about everything that’s related to trash and recycling service.

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Important rolloff dumpster fire safety tips

Rolloff dumpsters are often used by home and business owners to dispose of highly flammable materials, such as cardboard, paper, wood, fiberboard, and landscape debris like leaves, twigs, and branches. With recent fires ablaze up and down the West Coast, it’s important to keep in mind that these materials can catch fire even if you’re…
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Why you should ask before renting a roll-off dumpster

Home and business owners aren’t the only property owners who rent roll-off dumpsters. Residential and commercial leaseholders often use roll-off dumpsters as well when clearing out unwanted items and performing renovations. If you’re a leaseholder, it’s important to always ask the building or landowner before investing in this type of service. Consider the following: –…
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Roll-off dumpsters guide to the basics

Are you having to clean out a rental property?

We all hope that, if we rent out one or more properties, those who stay there will treat it with the care and respect that we expect. Sadly, this is not always true; you can be left with a real mess to clean up on those occasions when an eviction might be necessary – or…
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Fall will soon be here!

Sad to say, even for a summer as strange as this one, fall is slowly edging its way over the horizon – and we’re not even going to mention what comes after that! To make sure you’re ready for the coming seasons, this is a terrific time to remove any past-its-best garden furniture or kids…
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Dumpsters – like plates – shouldn’t be overfilled!

You know the scene at a function or party. There’s always someone who heads for the buffet and immediately tries to put too much on their plate. Then they stagger off and you wait for the accident to happen – food on the floor or wine over their fancy clothes! A roll-off dumpster can also…
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What items should not be placed in a dumpster?

Dumpster rentals are ideal when cleaning out a home or garage. At the same time, there are certain items that should never be placed in a roll-off dumpster, including the following. Paint, pesticides, and other hazardous materials could contaminate the soil or groundwater. As such, they should be taken to a hazardous material collection site…
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Roll-off dumpster safety tips

When using a roll-off dumpster, there are a few things to keep in mind. Place the dumpster in an area away from powerlines, trees, buildings, cars, or equipment that might be damaged by loading and unloading the dumpster. When loading the dumpster, always fill from the bottom-up instead of from back to front. This prevents…
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Is renting a dumpster environmentally friendly?

Not many people stop to think about how dumpster hire actually benefits the environment, but here are a couple of ways it is environmentally-friendly… Instead of driving back and forth to a dump and wasting gas needlessly, dumpsters can be used to accumulate a large pile of trash and dispose of it in one journey,…
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Basic dumpster etiquette

There are two different kinds of dumpsters: public and private. Many areas will offer a public neighborhood cleanup dumpster and will place it in residential areas usually during spring. These dumpsters are for everyone’s use, but there are a few guidelines. These dumpsters are not for household hazardous waste such as pesticides, solvents, or tires.…
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Dumpster rental motivates garage clean-ups

A very messy garage can stir up a lot of problems in the household. It is no fun to walk out to your garage and see clutter and debris strewn about, as well as mystery boxes and broken items tucked between rows. It’s a stressful sight. It’s even more stressful when you’re looking for something…
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Why renting a dumpster is a safe decision

As you get to work on that home or garden project, you might not consider hiring a roll-off dumpster right at the beginning as an action to take. But it certainly is a safety-conscious decision. Having a dumpster already in place means that, as you work, you won’t be leaving piles of debris around and…
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Roll-off dumpsters guide to the basics

Moving? Downsizing? De-cluttering?

We know that many people’s plans have been kept on hold due to the restrictions of the pandemic. However, as the situation eases, you might be getting ready to revisit your previous intentions. If you are getting set to move to another location, in Denver or far beyond, then you are likely to have much…
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