Bagster vs Dumpster

Paper or plastic? Dogs or cats? The correct answers depend on what you need, want or prefer.

Similarly, dumpsters and the Bagster also have their own sets of pros and cons. So before you use one or the other, make sure to do your homework to see which one is best for you and your project.

Here are five things to consider when it comes to choosing between Waste Management's (WM) Bagster vs. dumpster rental from a local provider like Bin There Dump That.

Container Size And Materials Accepted

The main determining factor for you might be what you can fit in the dumpster or Bagster.

Dumpsters come in a variety of sizes from 4- to 40-yard bins and hold both small and large items, including boxes, furniture, landscape and home renovation materials, appliances, clothes, trash and clutter. You can talk with the dumpster operator to see which size they would recommend for your project.

The Bagster is designed to handle smaller jobs like garage, attic or yard clean outs and is 2 1/2 feet high, 4 feet wide and 8 feet long. It has a 3-cubic-yard capacity and can hold up to 3,300 pounds of debris or waste. The Bagster is available in one size.

They both do not accept hazardous materials.

Durability

While both can help you clear your home of clutter and unwanted items, they have different levels of durability.

The Bagster is a tarp-like material with handles. When you put items in the bag, you’ll need to start filling it at the edges to help the bag keep its rectangular shape. You should also lay items down flat and not pile debris above the edges.

A dumpster is heavy-duty, allowing you to throw or carry items into the bin. So there’s no need to lay items flat, as the dumpster is a hard metal and won’t lose its shape.

Placement

You can put dumpsters and the Bagster on your driveway or yard (with some exceptions). If you want to put them on the street, you’ll need to check with the city and ask about local regulations.

You can have the dumpster operator leave the rental in a convenient location on your property. Just avoid putting it on sloped surfaces, a neighbor’s yard or soft ground. The operator will put boards under the bin to keep it from damaging your yard or driveway.

Since the Bagster is picked up by a crane on the WM truck, there are some placement requirements. The bag must be 5 feet away from structures or vehicles, have at least 18 feet of vertical clearance and be clear of overhead wires, trees or structures. You should also avoid putting it on sloped surfaces.

Bottom Line

You need to know what your project will require — from the amount of material you’ll have to how quickly you want it picked up — before deciding between the Bagster vs. dumpster rental.

If you don’t have much to throw out and you plan to work on the project for an extended or an unknown amount of time, the Bagster might be the best choice since the price is the same no matter how long you keep it (you pay for the Bagster and then for its pickup).

On the other hand, if you have a lot of items to dispose of and want a set pickup date, you’ll need a dumpster to hold all of the materials. You also won’t have to worry about not being able to fit all of your items in the bin if you end up with more than first expected.

If you decide a dumpster rental makes the most sense for your next project contact Bin There Dump That Dumpster Rentals Atlanta @ 404-692-2838

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How are dumpster sizes determined?

Our 10 cubic yard bin (10' x 7' x  4')

A common  misconception is that dumpster sizes are based on length, but are actually based on the interior cubic yardage space. The dimension will vary by company, container manufacture, truck, and lift system.  

One  cubic yard is 3’ x 3’ x  3’ box and a 10 cubic yard bin would be able to hold 10 one cubic foot  boxes and a 20 yard would hold 20 boxes.

Figuring out cubic yard is pretty simple; (Length in feet x Width in feet x Height in feet)/27= cubic yard.  For example our 10 yard bin: (10 x 7 x 4 = 280)/27=10.37 cubic yards.

Bin There Dump That offers 10, 15, & 20 cubic yard dumpsters  in the metro Atlanta market.  We can be reached at 404-692-2838 or Atl@bintheredumpthat.com for pricing and  conditions. You can also check us out at https://www.mariettadumpsterrental.net/

Dumpster Placement

Dumpster Placement

When considering where to have your dumpster placed there are some items to think of access to placement location, placement surface, and ease of loading.

How will the dumpster get to location where you want it?  For most people this is simple; on the driveway to one side.  There are always some things to consider before ordering  your dumpster: height clearance (low wires), turn radius of delivery vehicle, and width (most common if going through a fence). In order for Bin There Dump That Dumpsters of Atlanta/Marietta to access a drop location we need a min of 10’ height and 9’ width clearance; those requirements are lower than any of our competitors.

When it comes to placement there are two main factors: slope/angle and surrounding hazards.  Slope/angle has never been an issue for our dumpster system; the only thing we need to able to do is be parallel with the slope.  A bin cannot be place at an angle or perpendicular to the slope. Surrounding hazards need a clearance of 5’ on the door end and 3’ on the sides. This ensures that we have a enough room to safely deliver and pick up all dumpsters.

With Bin There Dump That Dumpsters the surface where the dumpster is being placed is an non issue.  Whether it is being placed on a blacktop or concrete driveway we protect the surface 100% with custom boards (with stops) for the roll and rails; the bin never touches the surface.  When a dumpster is placed on a solid surface there is a high probably of damage from the roller and rails during the dropping and pickup of the dumpster.  Also, if the rollers and rails are in contact with the surface there is a good chance of rust stains.  If you are going to have it placed grass, gravel, or other natural surface the trucks can cause minimal surface displacement to severe damage.  Dumpster trucks can weigh 6 tons to 10 tons without any load!  Yet again our truck are the lightest in the Atlanta/Marietta market and will cause the least amount of damage.  Another thing to think about is the weather;  if it has rained and ground is soft this increase the probability of severe damage.

Loading the dumpster is extremely important.  You want to make sure that you can open both (or at least one) doors and have a straight clear access to the loading end.  Being able to open the door makes loading easier and prevents from having to lift items over the rim. Also, being able to walk into the bin makes it much easier to organize the loading and maximizes use of all available space.

If you are in Atlanta, Roswell, Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Dallas, Hiram, Lithia Springs, or Douglasville we access where no one else can. Furthermore, we are the only company to provide driveway protection and double doors for easy walk in loading.  If you have any question about a dumpster rental we can be reached at 404-692-2838.

Things to Consider When Renting a Dumpster

Things to Consider When Renting a Dumpster

Whether you are renting a dumpster to dispose of debris from a construction job or cleaning out a house there are numerous factors to take into consideration that can and will affect the rental. We will cover some of the top things you will need to consider:

• Types of debris:  There are several types of waste, but the two main types that most deal with when it comes to dumpsters is MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) and CND (Construction And Debris).  Household items are considered MSW; kids toys and furniture are examples.  Most interior or exterior construction debris are considered CND.
• Size: Dumpster sizes vary from as small as 3 cubic yards to 40 cubic yards and availble sizes vary by company.  One common misunderstanding is that dumpsters are based on linear feet, but they are actually based on “Cubic Yards”; 1 cubic yard is a 3’ wide x 3’ long x 3’ height box (27 square feet).  A 20 yard dumpster does not mean it will be 20 feet long, but that the interior dimension will hold 20 x 1 cubic yard boxes. Our bins sizes are 10, 15, and 20 cubic yards. They can be viewed here at www.atlantadumpsterrentals.net/order-bin.php.  If you need help figuring out what size, we will be more than happy to help you make an educated decision. FYI, if you were to take an Ford F-150 and fill the bed of the truck with water until it spilled over, the volume of water would be about 2 cubic yards.
• Customer Reviews: Find out what others have to say about the company and their services.  You can look into Google reviews, Bing, Angie’s List, etc.  This will give you a solid idea on how how the company operates.
• Tonnage: How much weight is included with your rental?  Majority of dumpster companies set how much weight they will cover until there is additional fees.  Some companies do not cover any weight.  Also, you need to find out what they charge for additional tonnage and if it is pro-rated. 99% of our customers do not go over the allotted weight.
• Additional Services: What else do they offer and/or what do they charge for additional services?  A vast majority of dumpster companies do not offer any additional services, but some will offer some form of driveway protection.  At Bin There Dump That Dumpsters we offer 100% driveway protection (bin never touches the driveway) and post job cleanup under the bin at no additional charge.
• Access, Placement, & Space:  Where you would like the dumpster to be placed, is there enough room for a truck to get in (hazards: low wires, narrow drive, sharp curves, etc) and then actually put the dumpster down? Also, will the dumpster size fit where you need it without restricting access to job site and/or loading?  Look at where you want it placed and then look at how the truck would get to that location.  We are able to access through 9’ or wider gates and 10.5’ height clearance. Furthermore, we use smaller trucks than any other company in Atlanta; we can access and place dumpsters where no other dumpster or trailer company can.  All of our bins are designed not to take up more room than a minivan and have double doors on the loading end that reduce the footprint needed.
• Price: This is the most important consideration for most people.  Some things that need to be considered when gathering prices is:
• Duration of use and what are the additional pre-day charges.
• Weight included
• Additional fees?  Fuel surcharge, delivery charge, environmental fee, tax, and/or service fees.
• Type of debris.

Bin There Dump That would love to help you in your decision making process for renting a dumpster. We can be reached at 404-692-2838.