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How to load a dumpster – the correct way
Wondering how to load a dumpster? It can be harder than you think. Certain items cannot be safely loaded into a dumpster. Other items are simply not allowed. If you are looking for tips on how to safely load and fill a dumpster, you've come to the right place. We have a “how-to” guide for loading a full dumpster here. How to load a dumpster You rented out a dumpster so what’s next? It doesn’t matter if you have a small dumpster rental or a 20-yard [...]
How To Decide On Your dumpster placement
Determining the best spot for your dumpster placement deserves careful planning. You need to choose the best spot for easy access and safety. Certain areas are better than others. Not sure where to keep your rollaway dumpster or move out dumpster rental? We have some tips to help you out below! Compare dumpster size to your available space Have a 20-yard dumpster rental or a small dumpster rental? Either way, the dumpster size will determine where you need to place the bin. If you live in [...]
Questions To Ask Before You Rent A Dumpster In Colorado Springs
Need to rent a dumpster in Colorado Springs? Ensure you’re getting the smoothest experience for your money when renting a dumpster. A temporary dumpster rental is a much more affordable way to get rid of your unwanted items without stress. Here are questions to ask before renting a dumpster in Colorado Springs. What Needs To Be Done Before Delivery? Before you rent a dumpster in Colorado Springs, you need a decluttering plan! Whether you have a massive decluttering project or just a few items to get [...]
Rent a Dumpster for an Efficient Yard Cleanup Before Summer Hits
Are you planning on a big yard cleanup before summer arrives so that you can show off your garden? A yard spring clean can be a mammoth task. Renting a dumpster is a good way to get your yard ready for summer. Read our tips for a green waste cleanup here. Summer is on the Way A garden spring clean is not only about the aesthetic appeal of your property. Dead plants, stems, and leaves that litter your beds could be unhealthy. They can harbor disease [...]
Tips for Handling Large Scale Home Clean Ups
Large scale clean ups are nothing short of daunting. The task itself inspires dread and fear and the disposal of the resulting trash is a nightmare too. When a family needs to remove a large amount of garbage, they need to consider the best way to do it. Here are some tips for getting a big job done. Estimate the Size of Your House or Building It’s simple enough to calculate the square footage of the house or building you will be cleaning out. If it [...]
Helpful Tips for Cleaning Up Yard Waste
Mounds of leaves and other garden debris can attract mice and other pests. Cleaning up yard waste not only makes your property aesthetically pleasing, but also prevents it from becoming a breeding ground for these unwanted rodents. Learn how to safely and conveniently deal with the waste. Yard Waste Disposal Tips A hard day’s garden work can result in piles of yard waste. You rake all day, but where do you put the leaves? Much of this yard waste is not allowed to be dumped in [...]
How to Clean a House Full of Junk
Today's fast-paced lifestyle can have you spending more time on your computer, at the office, or taxiing kids to various activities than around the house. Learn how to keep your house clean, free of clutter, organized, and calm. Have Goals Before You Begin Cleaning Out Your House One of the reasons we put off decluttering is the overwhelming sense of dread most of us experience when contemplating dealing with a whole house full of junk. Here is a four-point action plan to get you started: Stop [...]
How to Host an Estate Sale
An estate sale is a great way to clean out a home and make some money too. Sadly, the circumstances that lead to disposing of a homeowner’s possessions are generally negative: the death of a family member, divorce, bankruptcy, or even an eviction. Thankfully, there are some occasions which are more positive, such as decluttering and downsizing. Whatever the reason, organizing an estate sale can be a difficult process. While there are companies that offer estate sale service and junk removal services, the convenience will impact [...]
Reasons to Rent an Estate Sale Dumpster
Converting every asset in a house into cash is an arduous task for sure! One way to make sure the process runs more smoothly is to rent an estate sale dumpster. A prudent way to liquidate a collection of assets, an estate sale is most commonly held when someone passes away. However, other reasons may include a divorce, bankruptcy, or a desire to scale down. Initial Cleanouts Before an Estate Sale Whatever the reason for your estate sale, a thorough cleanup is always part of the [...]
Consider A Roll-Off Dumpster For Neighborhood Clean-up
Are you and your neighbors planning a community cleanup drive? Great idea! Not only is it a great way to get rid of any trash that has been collecting on your streets, sidewalks and parks, but it is also a perfect opportunity to bring the community together, get to know your neighbors better, and foster a sense of community pride in the area you all call home. From a practical perspective, you should consider renting a roll-off dumpster for a neighborhood cleanup. It makes the job [...]
Tips For Renting Trash Dumpsters
Dumpster rentals bring a great deal of ease and convenience to a project. From home cleanouts to commercial demolitions, having a dumpster on site helps to clear away debris more quickly, providing a cleaner and safer work environment, and helping you work faster. In order to get the most out of your roll-off dumpster, there are a few things you should be aware of before you start. Here are some vital tips for renting trash dumpsters. Plan Ahead Unfortunately, you can’t expect to call your dumpster [...]
How To Choose The Correct Dumpster Size
If you are busy with a project that is sure to generate a large amount of waste, you are going to want to rent a roll-off dumpster. Dumpsters come in various sizes, so how do you know which one you need for your project? If you are doing a minor spring cleaning or remodeling one room in your house, a 3-cubic-yard Clutter Buster will probably do the trick. However, if you are busy with a larger project like a demolition job, multi-room renovation, or cleaning out [...]
Renting A Dumpster For A Landscaping Project
Branches, tree stumps, leaves, lumber, and more: all part of the territory when it comes to landscaping projects. Everything you cut, chop or dig up has to be disposed of somehow. Even if you have a pickup truck and the time to load it up, drive it to the town dump, and unload it, why should you bother? This takes up much more of your time, and you risk damage to your vehicle. There is a much easier way. Here are three reasons why renting a [...]
Ways Dumpster Rental Can Make Clean-Up Easy
Whether you are doing a home cleanout, fixing up your yard, or working on a construction project, you are going to generate plenty of waste that you need to get rid of as efficiently as possible. There are several ways you can do so, from hiring a waste collection company to driving to the local dump yourself. However, the easiest by far is a convenient, affordable dumpster rental. Here are three ways that dumpster rental can make clean-up easy. It’s a quick way to remove trash [...]
Tips for Removing Construction Waste
Construction is a messy business, and one of the biggest tasks involved with completing a building project is getting rid of all the waste. Building debris, old drywall, old cabinets and ceramics, etc. - it all has to go somewhere. What is more, it needs to be handled and disposed of with maximum efficiency, ensuring a tidy site and preventing delays and obstacles. The best tips for removing construction waste involve, not only ways to dispose of waste, but to reduce it in the first place. [...]
Learn more about the types of dumpsters for construction projects
Dumpsters for construction projects are standard on construction sites. Large and open-topped, they are typically rented on a temporary basis and serve multiple purposes. There are a few types of dumpsters used in construction projects. A dirt dumpster handles soil compound removal, and others are designed to hold clean concrete, asphalt and brick. Bargain Bins knows that Colorado Springs contractors have a lot going on. Whatever project you are working on, Bargain Bins can place dumpsters where most other bin rental companies cannot. Our quick deliveries [...]
Six common misconceptions about dumpster rentals
There are a few misconceptions about dumpster rentals. Nobody gives thought to dumpster rental while putting out the weekly garbage bags. But once you start with a renovation project, the need for a dumpster becomes clear. You feel the need for something that will take all the trash and debris you want to throw out, but don’t want bags and boxes lying next to the garage filled with trash. Also, you want a container that you can rent long enough not to feel rushed with your [...]
Green bag vs. dumpster rental for junk removal
For us at Bargain Bins, the debate of green bag vs dumpster has only one answer, of course. Known as green bags, construction debris bags, bulk bags, junk bags, portable dumpsters, or fold up dumpsters, these bags have their limitations. A roll off dumpster like the Clutter Buster Bin from Bargain Bins is the better choice. But why would it be the better choice? Here are a few comparisons that should convince you. Clutter Buster Green Bags One-time fee that includes delivery and pick-up √ x [...]
Renting a roll off dumpster in Colorado Springs: What you need to know
Doing a renovation or spring cleaning and need a roll off dumpster in Colorado Springs? Bargain Bins is just the company to help you with dumpster rental service. Our friendly team can help you determine what size dumpster you need for your project. Once you have the right bin, you can fill it with old furniture, debris, and other materials. Keep in mind the Bargain Bins guidelines around acceptable and unacceptable dumping materials. Also, most dumpsters have a line to which you can load it, so [...]
Do I need a permit for a dumpster rental?
You are finally ready to clear out the basement and want to rent a dumpster. But you ask yourself, do I need a permit for my dumpster? That depends: Are you a member of a Homeowners Association? Do you have a residential driveway where the rented dumpster can stand? Do you need to place the dumpster in the street or another public space? Are you within the city limits of Colorado Springs? If you are a member of a Homeowners Association, there might be rules and [...]
The five biggest dumpster rental mistakes to avoid
There are a few common dumpster rental mistakes people make. These mistakes are simply due to a lack of experience or information. Read on for advice from Bargain Bins, and your dumpster rental service will be a breeze. Bargain Bins specializes in residential dumpster rental services and supplies dumpsters for commercial use as well. We offer dumpsters in four sizes with a rental period of seven days and deliver the dumpsters at your home at a time and date convenient to you. Dumpster collection takes place [...]
What’s so cool about a mini-dumpster rental Colorado Springs?
Bargain Bins makes mini-dumpster rental in Colorado Springs very easy with our Clutter Buster. This 3 yard bin is a flagship, bargain-priced residential dumpster. It is so light homeowners can move it around outside the home. It is still big enough to accommodate materials from a small renovation project or items from a garage cleanup. Order this residential dumpster rental from our helpful Bargain Bins team. Advance payment via debit or credit card will reserve the dumpster delivery time slot of your choice. We will then [...]
The best way of safely disposing of appliances
Disposing of appliances and want to do it safely? Rent a roll-off dumpster from Bargain Bins and get rid of unwanted appliances without cluttering your curbside. Rather than disposing of appliances by taking them to the landfill yourself, save time and money with a dumpster rental from Bargain Bins. What not to do with your unwanted appliances When disposing of appliances, don’t put them out with the regular trash on your curb for pickup. Your unwanted appliances will make the curbside look unattractive. It will be [...]
Five benefits of residential dumpster rental
The benefits of a residential dumpster are many. Sometimes you don’t even realize how convenient they are until you rent one for the first time. Bargain Bins offers affordable, driveway-friendly residential dumpsters to homeowners. Here are five benefits of renting a residential dumpster. 1. Dumpster rental is more economical than garbage removal The trash pickup service of every neighborhood varies. Some residents receive weekly garbage collection services from the local solid waste management department. Private waste removal companies serve other communities. Bargain Bins offers various [...]
Top tips for decluttering your home and getting organized
An organized home provides both mental and physical comfort. Follow these tips for decluttering your space and replacing anxiety with peace. Bargain Bins will provide you with just the type of bin you need to get clutter-free. An article published in Psychology Today states that studies show people who keep their homes clean and uncluttered are healthier and more active. Participants who described their homes as cluttered were more likely to feel depressed and tired, with higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol. The benefit of [...]