Roll-Off Container Guidelines
We work hard to make sure our Roll-Off Container service is reliable, timely, and easy to use. To assure we can do our part in providing a high quality service we ask that our customers do their part in following the guidelines below.
The guidelines below are fairly detailed to make sure we covered all the important details, but in short we just ask that we have room to deliver the container safely, that you do not put prohibited items in the container or overload it by weight or volume, and lastly, that we have room to pick the container up safely when the job is complete.
Please take the time to review the Roll-Off Container Guidelines below and feel free to give us a call if you have any questions. Thank you!
Pre-Delivery - Placement Planning
1. Adequate Space
When delivering a Roll-off container we need enough room for the container, plus room for the truck to drive out from under it. Our general guideline is we need a space that is three (3) times the length of the container by ten (10) feet wide to make a quick, clean delivery.
Approximate Container lengths:
15 cu. Yd. – 14 ft
30 cu. Yd. – 21 ft
40 cu. Yd. – 22 ft
2. Ground Surface
We do our best to place the container where it’s most convenient for your project, however we cannot risk getting a truck stuck or tipping a truck on its side trying to do so. We prefer a solid, dry, relatively level surface to place containers. Our trucks do not perform well in snow and mud, so if it’s been raining or snowing, or the area is routinely swampy we cannot drop the box in a yard or field.
3. Keep the Area Clear
The night before your delivery please assure there is nothing blocking the area where you’d like the container placed, including vehicles. Our drivers start their work day early in the morning and we don’t like having to wake people up to move cars, trailers, etc. out of a driveway.
If we are dropping a container along a street with public parking please get a permit from your local borough or municipality and use cones to block the space. If your borough does not require a permit, please talk to your neighbors in advance to let them know when the container is being delivered and picked up so they can park elsewhere.
Loading the Container
1. Prohibited Items
These items cannot be disposed of at a traditional disposal facility like a landfill, transfer station, or incinerator. Many of these items can be recycled, or can be disposed of in other manners.
- Covered Devices (Tech Electronics)
- TV’s (of any kind)
- Computers/Monitors
- Computer & TV Peripherals (Keyboards, printers, etc.)
- Gaming Consoles
- Tires
- White Goods (Refrigerators & Freezers)
- Batteries (Including, but not limited to car, truck and other cranking or deep cycle batteries, lithium batteries of any kind)
- Hazardous Materials (Asbestos, wet paint, oil, gas/fuel, other flammables and chemicals)
- Metal or Plastic Drums/Barrels
- Ashes (prohibited in select areas)
If the items listed above are found in a container prior to removal they will be removed from the container and left on site. If we are unable to remove them, or do not see them until we arrive at the disposal facility we will be required by the facility to reload them into the container and will return them to you.
2. Do Not Overfill the Container
PADEP requires that containers hauling waste are covered (tarped) and do not exceed the four solid sides of the container. Containers that have waste exceeding the top rail of the sides are not able to be properly tarped and are illegal for us to haul. Containers that are overfilled will be left on site and charges will be applied for additional trips to remove the container once the load is corrected. We don’t like to leave containers sit, make extra trips, or add extra charges so please do not overfill the container.
3. Dense/Heavy Materials & Overweight Containers
Just like our containers have a volume limit they also have a weight limit. Our trucks are only able to haul so much weight legally (and physically). Materials like shingles, plaster/lath, concrete/concrete products, livestock feed and ashes (if you’re in an area where we are permitted to haul ashes) are very dense. If you are going to be disposing of these materials please let us know so we can offer guidance on the amount that can be put in the container.
Pick-Up Day
Clear the Area Around the Container
We recommend clearing the area the night before your scheduled pick-up day. Assure all waste is in the container and not hanging over the sides or leaning against the exterior. Vehicles and other items should be moved away that we have access to the front of the box and room to maneuver the truck. If the container is on the street, please remind neighbors not to block in the container.
Additional Roll-Off Tips
If loading the container with a dense, heavy material like ashes from a burnpit, dirt, or shingles, please let us know in advance so we can advise you on loading restrictions. Generally, for ashes and dirt, we ask that you do not exceed a half load. Our trucks have a weight limit and exceeding the load restriction may cause our trucks to be overweight, or inability to lift the container from the ground. We’re also prohibited from hauling ashes in some areas due to DEP and Landfill regulations.
If you’re doing a home clean-out, being able to open the back door of the container can be really handy for larger items. When picking your placement location, keep the door in mind. Generally, they need around 8 feet of swing room.
They’re extremely high. Like over 8 feet high. If you don’t have a machine, aren’t loading from an elevated platform, and can’t open the back door due to space it will be difficult to load.
If you’re planning on having a container placed along the street please check with your borough, or municipality office for permit requirements.
If you’re going to need a container, please let us know as soon as possible. Often times we can deliver within a day or two, which is great! However, there are times where we’re over a week out on deliveries, especially with our larger containers. The sooner you let us know about your project the better.
Also, please plan where you would like the container and have the space ready for us prior to delivery so we can drop the container and continue with our routes.