What is a LEED Roll Off Dumpster?

LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. This is a program developed as part of the solid waste management program by the U.S. Green Building Council. This program was designed specifically to reduce waste and toxins generated as a result of the disposal and incineration of construction and demolition debris, durable goods, and other consumable items.
LEED rolloff dumpster rental in Mobile, AL
One way to achieve LEED certification is through earning credits by using sustainable and environmentally friendly actions during construction projects. One of these credit-earning practices is recycling construction waste. Debris from these projects, such as asphalt shingles, brick, ceiling tiles, concrete, corrugated cardboard, glass, gypsum wallboard, metal and some wood is recyclable and can be separated and reused.
For a typical construction or demolition project, this involves sorting the recyclable debris from the trash. Sometimes this consists of renting two or more roll off dumpsters to sort the LEED qualifying recyclables from the trash. This is a very easy way to earn LEED credits and is good for the environment.

Looking for a Roll Off Dumpster Rental for LEED Credits?

Or do you need more information about what is involved with renting a LEED roll off dumpster? Contact one of our friendly customer service reps for advice at (251) 661-0001 or fill out our Contact Us form on our website to get answers.

Qualities of a Premier Roll Off Dumpster Rental Company – Part 1

This month kicks off our three-part blog series on the qualities of a premier roll off dumpster rental company. This topic is important because typical dumpster rental customers don’t know what to look for. Most people do not have a regular need for this service. It is a rare occurrence, such as when emptying out the home of a loved one after they have passed away or completing a major remodeling project on your home, both of which generates a LOT of waste. So, what should you look for in a premier roll off dumpster rental company?

Prompt Roll Off Dumpster Drop Offs and Pickups

The bottom line: Your roll off dumpster needs to arrive just when you need it and be picked up promptly as soon as your project has been completed. Dumpsters that arrive late can impact the completion time of your project and dumpsters that are not picked up on time can annoy neighbors and members of the community, so a prompt pickup is critical in an excellent roll off dumpster service.

Clearly Defined Roll Off Dumpster Prices

Pricing for roll off dumpster rentals should be clearly defined at a flat rate, which should include both the dropping off of the dumpster as well as retrieving the full dumpster at the end of the rental time period. The guidelines for using the dumpster are also clearly defined, including what constitutes a “full” dumpster and what situations might lead to charges beyond the flat rental fee.

Knowledgeable and Friendly Staff

Again, typical dumpster rental customers do not have a lot of knowledge about dumpster rental, so they will have questions, and a premier roll off dumpster rental company has courteous, well-trained staff to patiently answer any questions the customer might have and guide him/her through the dumpster rental process. The staff answers inquiries promptly and follow the basic principles of providing excellent customer service.
Variety of Roll Off Dumpster Sizes Available
Projects that require a dumpster rental do not typically fall into a “one-size fits all” category. In order to spend your hard-earned dollars wisely, you need to get a dumpster that is just the right size for your project. Check out this excellent article: How Do I Figure Out What Roll Off Dumpster Size to Get? for some guidelines to get you started.
This concludes part 1 of our 3-part blog series. Return next month for Part 2 in this series on Qualities of a Premier Roll Off Dumpster Rental Company.
Circle J Roll Offs is a Premier Roll Off Dumpster Rental Company in the Mobile AL Area
Circle J Roll Offs is proud to meet these guidelines for roll off dumpster rental in the Mobile, AL area. We deliver and pickup our dumpsters within 24 hours of receiving your call. We provide 7-day flat rate rentals for residential projects and provide construction dumpster rental rates based on the type of debris to be removed from the site.
Get more details by contacting our courteous and knowledgeable staff at any time by filling out our simple online form on our Contact Us page or calling us at (251) 661-0001.

What is a Dumpster in a Bag?

Doing a small project such as remodeling a bathroom or cleaning out a basement or attic. These types of projects probably cannot fill a 10-yard dumpster. In these cases, a better option would be a Dumpster in a Bag. This option allows you to fill a sturdy 2 ½’ by 8’ by 4’ Polypropylene bag (about the size of an average pick-up-truck bed or 3 cubic yards) that you can fill and have a waste management company haul it away. These bags can hold up to 3,300 lbs. of debris, more than strong enough for most projects.

Dumpster in a Bag Mobile, AL

What Kinds of Projects are Good for a Dumpster in a Bag?

  • Remodeling a small bathroom
  • Cleaning out a small attic or crawlspace or a large closet
  • Clearing out clutter for a move to a new home
  • Removing yard waste
  • Getting rid of old lumber and building materials just lying around

What Kinds of Projects are Not Suitable for a Dumpster in a Bag?

  • Removing large, bulky furniture (it won’t fit in the bag)
  • Completely emptying out a basement, attic or garage (not enough room in the bag)
  • Removing carpeting or flooring from more than one room (not enough room in the bag)

If you are still not sure if a Dumpster in a Bag is the right size for you, check out this other article on How Do I Figure Out What Roll Off Dumpster Size to Get?

Looking for a Dumpster in a Bag?

Circle J Roll Offs provides Dumpster in a Bag haul away service. You can purchase these bags for around $30 from most home improvement retailers such as Lowes or Home Depot. (Just be sure to give us a call when you get back from the store so we can enter you into our system for quick pickup once you are finished.) Then fill it up and pay us to haul it away for you–for the low cost of $149 in most areas. We usually collect the bag within 24 hours of your call.

Don’t want the hassle of purchasing the bag? No problem. We’ll order it for you on Amazon, ship it to you and add it into the cost of pickup for $179 making the Dumpster in a bag an excellent solution. Get more details by filling out our simple online form on our Contact Us page or give us a call at (251) 661-0001.

How Do I Figure Out What Roll Off Dumpster Size to Get?

When you are completely gutting and remodeling your basement, how do you know what size of roll off dumpster rental you should get? What size should you get if you are cleaning out grandma’s garage (keep in mind that grandma lived through the Great Depression and is a bit of a hoarder)? It can be hard to estimate.
So here are some guidelines to keep in mind. Our smallest offering is a Dumpster in a Bag which uses a 2 ½’ by 8’ by 4’ bag, which is about the equivalent of one large pickup truck bed full of stuff or large enough to contain about 3 average sized (27” x 35” x 27”) clothes dryers.

10-Yard-Dumpster

A 10-yard roll off dumpster is 11’ long by 8’ wide and 4’ deep. This is equivalent to 4 pickup truck beds worth of debris or about 12 clothes dryers. This size is suitable for these types of jobs:

  • Cleaning out a small garage or basement.
  • Remodeling a bedroom or small kitchen.
  • Removing furniture from a large room.

20-Yard Dumpster

A 20-yard roll off dumpster is 22’ long by 8’ wide and 4’ deep. This is equivalent to 7 pickup truck beds worth of debris or about 21 clothes dryers. This size is suitable for these types of jobs:

  • Completely emptying out a garage, basement or attic.
  • Large remodeling project such as large kitchen, a family room, etc.
  • Removing carpeting and flooring from a large home.

30-Yard Dumpster

A 30-yard roll off dumpster is 22’ long by 8’ wide and 6’ deep. This is equivalent to 10 pickup truck beds worth of debris or about 30 clothes dryers. This size is suitable for these types of jobs:

  • Building a new house.
  • Construction of a major addition to a house.
  • Removing windows and siding from small house.
  • Emptying out a whole house of junk.

40-Yard Dumpster

A 40-yard roll off dumpster is 22’ long by 8’ wide and 8’ deep. This is equivalent to 13 number of pickup truck beds worth of debris or about 39 clothes dryers This size is suitable for these types of jobs:

  • Building a huge house or small commercial building
  • Tearing off the roof of a commercial building
  • Major construction or major addition on a huge house

Still Need Help with Roll Off Dumpster Rental Sizes?

If you are still having trouble you can always give us a call here at Circle J Roll Offs. One of our friendly customer service reps would be happy to help you figure out which dumpster rental size is right for you. Call us at (251) 661-0001 or fill out our simple Contact Us form out on our website to get your questions answered. Remember that we are open 7 days a week from 7am to 5pm.