Roll Off Rentals
First time renting a roll off container? There’s a few things you should probably know before you get one!
Here are some tips for your first time renting a dumpster!
1. Don’t over fill the roll off container!
Most of the containers have tarps that go over them, but you should never fill it up over the limit, or with too much heavy material. Not only is it very illegal to do so, it’s also dangerous for other drivers. Please keep this in mind! You may be asked to empty out a lot of the dumpster if it’s filled too much.
2. Roll off containers have a door on the back of them.
There’s only one direction trucks can load the roll off container, and that’s with the door facing the truck. When finding a place to put your dumpster, remember you need about an 8 foot clearance for the door to swing open because once the containers is placed it’s going to be very difficult to move!
3. Close the door back up.
If you end up opening the door of the container, make sure you close it and latch is tightly! Waste that falls out during transportation can cause accidents and a be a huge liability. Keep the roads safe and clean from litter.
4. Load flatter, heavier items on top instead of small loose things.
Avoid putting loose debris on the top of your container, while tarps are put over them, smaller objects could potentially blow out. Instead, put bigger, flat items like doors, concrete slabs and other things to hold it all down on the top. Try to refrain from putting sharp objects at the top, as this might rip the tarp.
5. Call for a pick up.
Although there is a rental time, most companies do not normally come and pick it up until they are notified. Some people need the dumpster for less time and others for more time. When you are done give the rental company a call so that they know to come pick up their roll off container!
There you go! Some frequently asked questions and issues that we see. We hope it was helpful. Per usual, give us a call or visit our website and we can walk you through any roll off container rental questions you may have! Have a great and clean day.
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Where does all the plastic go?
Whether we have recycled it into a new shape, have it sitting in a landfill or destroying someone’s natural habitat, nearly all plastic that we produce is somewhere on this planet. And the effects it has on our ecosystem could be catastrophic. A study conducted by the Plastic Disclosure Project says that plastic negatively affects more than 700 species of birds and animals. Research has also shown that more than half of all sea turtles have eaten some form of a plastic bag and by 2050 all seabirds will have digested plastic. However, it’s not just the wildlife that’s at risk. According to Environmental Health News, some substances found in plastic, can be absorbed by the human body and yield negative effects to human health.
So the question that we must ask our-self:
“How can I use less plastic?”
A. Keep reusable shopping bags in your car.
Did you know, that you use roughly 360 plastic grocery bags each year? That comes up to about 100 billion per year worldwide. Even though most people reuse these plastic bags around the house, eventually they will end up in a landfill or a sewage drain.
- Don’t use straws!
The number 1 picked up trash on the beach is straws, that’s no surprise when over 6 million straws have been produced in the last 25 years!
- Buy in bulk.
Not only will buying in bulk help the environment, it will also keep money in your wallet! A study conducted showed that if we started buying in bulk, we would save 100 million lbs. of trash that would normally go straight to a land fill!
There are many more options to help go plastic free, and everyone can do their share!
Even if all you’re doing is not using a straw.
Unlike national chains, R&R Containers takes pride in cleaning up your rubbish in the safest and most environmentally friendly way possible.
Whatever your roll off dumpster needs entail, R&R wants to be your go-to local, friendly, and reliable service because we know where all the plastic goes and can take care of our environment.
R&R Container would like to wish all our military a blessed day on this Veteran’s Day. Thank you for your service.
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Container Diving – one of the coolest reasons to rent a Roll-off container.
Do you need to re-decorate an apartment? Get some new clothes? Buy a wedding ring? What would you say, if I was to inform you that you can do this all for free?
Well, you can. All you need is to lower your pride, get a strong stomach and a good dumpster. It’s estimated a full-time container diver could pull in $250,000 a year.
Thing’s you’ll find on your expedition:
Furniture
Do you need new furniture? Instead of spending lots of money on brand new couches, simply wait outside a Rooms To Go, or any other furniture store and wait for them to bring you it for free!
Often though, many home decor stores destroy their merchandise before throwing it out, but most often it’s a quick fix if you’ve got the right tools! (I’d try waiting outside a repair shop)
Self-Storage facilities often prove very useful for home decor, most of the time people simply don’t have the space for that couch, mattress or old vacuum cleaner. But you do!
Gifts
Do you have that one really tasteless aunt? Yeah, you know who I’m talking about. Gives you that terrible sweater every year on Christmas. This time, you can find something truly amazing, just for her.
Seriously though, there are always a lot of cool things being thrown away, some make excellent gifts!
Friends
Container divers are a very welcoming community, you’ll often run into people and gain the occasional friend!
Wildlife
People are not the only thing that appreciate free stuff, you’ll often run into raccoons, possums and sometimes bears! (Remember that aunt I was talking about previously? This is the gift I would recommend.
Not all wildlife are harmful, but if you find a container that is inhabited already, best be left alone. Not everyone can be as nice as the container diving community.
Trash
This is pretty obvious, but before you go dumpster diving, you’ll find mostly trash, I’d recommend staying away from restaurants and hair salons. Those places can be pretty revolting.
Here are some final tips and advice before you go though:
- Invest in some good boots and gloves.
Leave the dumpster cleaner than you found it.
Don’t break into locked containers!
So what are you waiting for? It’s free and you might just find yourself finding something worth millions! Visit R and R Container Service today to get your roll-off container to start your new career.
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How to choose the correct size roll off container because size matters
There will be thousands of reasons why you might want to rent a roll off container, but if you’re not a company you probably don’t do this often. A lot of the times, people take roll off containers for granted and don’t understand where all the trash goes. If you’ve found that you have a special project; home renovation, yard clean up, moving, etc. You’re probably going to need a roll off container.
So how do you know what size Roll off container is right?
Learn the sizes
Roll-off containers come in many different sizes, dumpsters are measured by how much they hold in cubic yards. You’re average roll off container dimensions are 14 feet wide, 8 feet long and 3 to 5 feet tall. When all possible, try to measure your waste and get an understanding of how big a roll off container you need, this could save you a lot of money.
You also need to check where to place your roll off container, make sure the area is large enough for a truck to place it down.
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Another alternative is to ask the professionals. If this a big construction project and you have hired a contractor check with them. A good contractor can give you a close estimate of the size of container you will need since they do this sort of clean up all the time.
If you have teenagers make this the challenge of the day by seeing who can come closest to figuring out the correct estimate. Of course, this would probably warrant a special pizza night.
You can also ask the company you’re renting the roll off container from. They may even have a special way to calculate waste from different renovation projects, or clean ups. We’re sure they have seen it all.
Keep in mind that trucks can’t pick up an overloaded container if it’s filled with heavy waste. So make sure you have the right size!
And always make sure to tell the company what you’re putting in the dumpster, not only will it help them determine what size to get, but some household items and construction things are hazardous. So always check if you’re allowed to throw it away!
Call R & R Container Service for more information. We are proud to offer services in Cobb and Paulding County, as well as Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Woodstock and Bartow, GA. We provide services within a 20-25 mile radius of Acworth, GA where we are based.
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Old tires – what to do with the old ones.
Come on, admit it… It feels absolutely amazing when you successfully dispose of unwanted stuff around your house. Sometimes though, getting rid of things can be quite tricky, like tires.
Whenever you need to get somewhere, your tire buddies will get you there. One day they’ll wear out and leave you asking, “What do I do with these?”
Before you decide to throw them out, here are several things you should know about tire disposal.
Keep them separate from your roll off container.
Tires, very much like other household items, require special care when being thrown out. While you can simply throw them in your dumpster and be done with them, they can’t be recycled that way.
If you have a roll off container, you should call ahead of time and tell the company you need to dispose of tires and they’ll guide you through the steps of what you should do.
Where can you throw away old tires?
Over half of the states have laws about leaving tires in landfills. They don’t break down very easily at all, take up a large amount of space and the compost can cause ecological problems. They also can produce methane gas, which damage landfill liners, causing landfill waste to seep into the ground and pollute nearby water sources.
If you’ve decide to do something else with your tires, here are some ideas.
A lot of car services will take your old tires if you buy new ones from them. Be sure to check your local recycling facility to see if they take tires. Certain cities even have prearranged days where residents can drop off their old tires for free. Contact your solid waste management agency for more information.
Fun ways to use old tires.
If you’ve become emotionally attached to your tires, you don’t have to throw them away, there’s plenty of really cool things you can do with them!
Beside the typical tire swing, you can make a cool garden with them. Make sure to clean off the tires with soapy water, then place them in the ground with soil and plants. Make sure you stick with non-edible plants though, they can absorb chemicals from the tires and you wouldn’t want to eat that!
You could cut the tires up and make a garden border, if you’re feeling crafty, you could make tables, furniture and a whole bunch of really need stuff! You just need a little imagination and the internet!
Take a moment before you get rid of old tires!
If you’re not sure exactly what to do with them still, do a little research, ask your neighbors and friends, call your city and then touch base with R and R Container Services in Marietta, GA. for all your Roll Off Container needs. After all, we should all be responsible with our tires.
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Fall clean up with roll off containers and great neighbors.
With summer gone and fall upon us, the days will be shorter. Howling winds, uprising storms and the occasional hurricane will bring down debris. Don’t be caught with the messiest yard or neighborhood on the block!
Having heavy storms in your area greatly increases the amount of debris on top of the fall “yard waste”. Branches, leaves, sticks and even entire trees can create hazards around your house, sidewalks and street gutters. Roll off containers are the perfect answer to keeping America beautiful.
Renting a roll off container is a very easy and cost efficient way to clean up after a heavy storm for both you and your neighbors. You can share the cost, clean up duties and have a fun block party when all the debris is cleared.
This might also be a great time to clean up roadside trash. Have an adult take the kids with gloves and plastic bags to pick up the litter along the roads or parks.
How to organize a fall-clean up in your local neighborhood!
1. Work with your friends and neighbors: Work together and find the greatest spot to place your roll off container. Make sure not to block any roads or driveways!
2. Share the cost: With multiple people paying for the roll off container it’s much more cost efficient. The cost of hiring a commercial trash company to remove your debris can be very costly.
3. Work together as a whole: when we all chip in and help one another out, we come together as a community and strengthen our neighborly bonds.
4. Be safer: Studies have shown that after a big storm the affected area can be a dangerous place, having more people will make clean up quick and easy.
5. Make it fun: add a scavenger hunt to get the kids involved. There are a lot of great nature lists on the internet.
Be careful this fall, if a big storm hits make sure to reach out to your community to see if you can all come together and do one big clean up! After all, the more the merrier! Call R and R Container Services to book your roll off container today so that you can clean up tomorrow.
