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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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The right Roll Off Containers for shingles renovation because once you’ve finally installed that last shingle, there is still much to be done.
You have to get rid of all the old shingles left behind!
Let’s go over the cost of renting a roll off container, how to estimate the weight of scrap roofing shingles, how to save money on roll container for singles renovation and more.
Your Shingles Matter!
You may not know, but there is a lot of different shingles! Not just in appearance, but also weight. The two main types of roofing shingles available are 3-tab asphalt shingles and architectural-style shingles. You most likely have one or the other.
3-tab shingles are your normal shingles found with a budgeted home owner. It’s also a relatively lightweight shingle, so it’s easier to stay under the container rental company’s weight limit compared to premium-style shingles.
Architectural shingles are a newer type of roofing shingle that gives a more “premium” look to a roof. If this is the type of shingle you’re disposing of, be aware that these shingles weigh considerable more than basic 3-tab shingles. Be careful not to go over weight! You can rack up costs very fast if you go over the weight limit.
Roofing “square” vs. square footage.
When you’re in the roofing business, there is something we like to call, “the square”. One square is equal to 100 square feet. For example, a 2,000 square foot roof is equal to 20 square.
If you know how many squares of shingles you have, and the right kind. It will be easy to talk to your container service people and figure out which container will fit your needs.
How big should I get my container?
Something to keep in mind, is that some roofs have lots of layers of shingles, so it might be more than you expect!
So, if you have a 20 square roof with two layers, that’s the same as 40 squares of shingles.Make sure you check before you order your container.It’s also a great ice breaker at parties to know how many layers you have on your roof.
3-tab shingles weigh about 250 lbs. per square.
10 sqs of roofing shingles = 1.25 total tons of weight: Go with a 6-to-10 yard container.
20 sqs of roofing shingles = 2.5 total tons of weight: Go with an 8-to-10 yard container.
30 sqs of roofing shingles = 3.75 total tons of weight: Go with a 12-to-15 yard container.
40 sqs of roofing shingles = 5 total tons of weight: Go with a 16-to-20 yard container.
50 square of roofing shingles = 6.25 total tons of weight: Go with at least a 20 yard container.
60 square of roofing shingles = 7.5 total tons of weight: Go with a 30 yard container or larger.
These roll off container sizes are only on capacity. Not on weight limit, make sure to ask your rental company about their weight limit. All companies are different.
For example, a container rental company may rent a 20-yard container for $350 with an included 4-ton weight allowance, while a competing company rents the same size container for $250 but only includes so much weight.
Always ask your Roll Off Service s about their own weight limits. Be careful though, some might be offended. Make sure they know it’s about the containers.
Architectural shingles weigh about 400 lbs. per square.
Architectural-style roofing shingles are on average about 40% heavier compared to 3-tab shingles, so you’ll need a slightly larger container to accommodate the extra bulk.
10 sqs of roofing shingles = 2 total tons of weight: Go with a 10 yard container.
20 sqs of roofing shingles = 4 total tons of weight: Go with a 10-to-12 yard container.
30 sqs of roofing shingles = 6 total tons of weight: Go with a 15-to-20 yard container.
40 sqs of roofing shingles = 8 total tons of weight: Go with a 20-to-30 yard container.
50 sqs of roofing shingles = 10 total tons of weight: Go with a 30-to-40 yard container.
60 sqs of roofing shingles = 12 total tons of weight: Go with a 40+ yard container.
Please visit R and R Container Services for more information on container size and rentals.
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Roll off dumpsters – make sure there is no third party trash
Dumpster brokers are most of the time, the middleman of the dumpster business. They’re not as evil as you might first believe, but it’s best for you and your wallet to stay clear of them. Brokers normally pretend to be one of your local dumpster services, when actually, they don’t own any roll off dumpsters. They’re probably not even from your state!
After you’ve contacted a broker, they’ll call up a local company and tell them everything you’ve said to the broker. What’s the problem with this? First off, you’ll pay more. Brokers add on extra charges so they can take a cut of the profit before paying the local company. Secondly, you’re not in direct contact with the actual delivery company. This can often result in poor service or confusion.
Dealing direct is far better than dealing with a broker.You can save much more money by going straight to your local container service and cutting out the middleman.
Dumpster brokers are very difficult to spot for the untrained eye, they’ll never tell you they’re a broker. Stick to a local container/roll off dumpster service.
Tips for finding a reputable and local dumpster service.
Be careful of those pesky 800 numbers! Most local dumpster people will have a local number instead of an 800. This isn’t always the case, but it’s something to consider.
If you’re going to book online for one, try to figure out who exactly you’re sending your information to. In other words, don’t enter all of your needs into an online form (e.g., personal info, type of debris, dumpster size requirement, etc.) unless you know where this information is going. A broker can use this information and will find a service for you, normally a cheap service, you also have no say in what company he chooses. You could easily get stuck with an expensive bill and/or a company with horrible customer service.
A reputable, local dumpster rental company will be licensed, insured and upfront about its pricing structure. Avoid dumpster websites that have vague, outdated information. You can always do a license check on a company by visiting your local government website, or check out its standing at the Better Business Bureau.
Since 1999, R & R Container Service has provided our residential, commercial, and industrial customers with superior, professional, and friendly roll off containers and waste management services with no middle-man.
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Does supporting local businesses really make a difference?
We’re slowly entering an age where what we feed our loved ones, and where the products we buy come from, is important to us. The regulatory practices in many other countries are not as strict as our FDA regulations. On the contrary, there are a handful of countries that have even stricter regulations than the U.S. Nevertheless, many products and services we buy are imported from outside of the U.S. Additionally, there are American companies that have factories in other countries for cheaper labor. Yet we still overlook local businesses and head over to these same corporate stores. We assume buying local will be more expensive. With this in mind, it is easy to question whether supporting local businesses and ‘buying local’ actually makes any difference at all.
It does. Here’s why:
Buying Local = Keeping $$$ Local. Local businesses recycle revenue earned back into your community as opposed to larger multi-million dollar businesses. Local businesses tend to give back to their community and support local causes. It offers an economic advantage and strengthens relationships with other businesses and neighbors such as schools and churches.
Jobs. Local businesses tend to hire from within the community. They also are more likely to provide better wages and benefits for their employees.
Small business is – quite frankly – big business. The Small Business Administration identified that there are more than 28.2 million businesses operating in the United States as of March 2014, with about 63% of new jobs being created from small businesses between 1993 and mid 2013. Of these 28.2 million businesses, most are “self-employed” – making up about 3/4 of the U.S.’s total businesses. -Forbes
Innovation. Lots of smaller local businesses ensures competition, competitive prices, innovation and eliminates monopolizing. This helps to keep the cost of products low and variety high. Diversity is more pronounced in local businesses, and it’s a huge misconception that buying local means you’re paying higher prices.
Character and Integrity. Encouraging and supporting local businesses brings character to your community. With each individual and unique business aiming to maintain integrity with its customers by providing outstanding customer service. (Haven’t we all had that experience with the large chain store that just didn’t care about us as customers?)
Next time you’re on your way to some multi-million dollar, big-box chain store, consider going local for that cup of coffee or roll-off dumpster and container instead. Go somewhere that we as individuals and customers matter. We all want to feel appreciated as customers. Is there anything more important than that?
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The Grains of Sand band kicked off the Glover Park Concert Series yesterday. The first event was SOLD OUT!
The Glover Park Concert Series 2015 Line Up is a follows:
For these events tickets for premium tables will go on sales a listed above.
Other ways to enjoy the Glover Park Concert Series.
- Blankets and lawn chairs may be set up in the park after 4:00 p.m.
- Personal tables or plastic ground coverings are not permitted in the park, however they may be set up on the street after 5:30 p.m.
- You are invited to bring a picnic dinner (beer & wine is permitted)
- You may choose to dine in one of the many fine restaurants located on the square.
- The West Cobb branch of Coldwell Banker will sponsor table and blanket decorating contests prior to each event, the winners to take home Picnic Baskets full of Goodies. Participation in the contests is free.
Visit the Glover Park Concert Series Facebook Page to keep up with the news.
R & R Containers is a proud member of the Marietta, Georgia Community.
