It can be difficult to find time to clean a home when a Monday move-out is scheduled. There is a couch in the garage that doesn’t fit anywhere else, some broken shelves in the garage, construction debris in a spare bedroom, and tree limbs from the storm scattered in the yard. Renting a dumpster in Wilson, NC can be helpful when weekend cleanup needs are not suitable for curbside trash pickup or refuse carts.
If you sort trash before you load a dumpster, you can have all the big trash cleaned up in a few hours. Three piles of trash, which are furniture, renovation debris, and special handling, are easiest to manage.
Pile 1: Furniture and Clutter
The first thing to move should be the largest pieces to determine the actual size of the dumpster you need. A mattress, dresser, table, bookcase, or rolled-up carpet can take up a lot of garage space but may not fill the dumpster very much. It helps to break down furniture when possible, remove the drawers from furniture, take off table legs, and flatten cardboard boxes to make better use of available space. It’s best to wait to put a large piece of furniture on top of the dumpster so there aren’t holes that make filling the rest of the dumpster difficult. Here are some tips for cleaning up clutter on day one:
- Take things out to donate or sell
- Bring out large trash first
- Put bags of trash around larger pieces
- Don’t overfill the dumpster
With a good strategy, you can start the morning of Saturday with the largest pieces taken care of so the day will be spent moving smaller pieces.
Pile 2: Renovation and Storm Debris
Construction and renovation debris from drywall, old carpet, cabinets, lumber, or other materials cannot be bagged or handled by most curbside pickup services. Storm damage from fallen trees, fencing, and wet debris also cannot be removed by standard service. Heavier materials like roofing, concrete, brick, soil, or tile (you can see more at www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki) can also cause problems. Even though it may seem half-empty, a dumpster can become overloaded with heavy debris. Be sure to check with your dumpster rental company to see if heavy construction materials are acceptable or if a larger dumpster is required. You can start putting construction and renovation debris into one pile in a central location to keep everything in the same place. Also, watch out for nails or sharp edges to avoid being cut or having them stick through bags and puncture other trash.
Pile 3: Special Handling
There are some items that should not go into a dumpster even if you’re getting rid of them from a garage or bedroom. These include paint, cleaning chemicals, gas, batteries, pesticides (more info), propane tanks, electronics, tires, or some major appliances. Set these items in an easily identified area away from the pile of general trash. Check with the rental company about the requirements for each item. The team at Priority Waste Inc. Wilson Division can also clarify those requirements. A nearly empty bottle of paint, an old TV, or a broken refrigerator cannot just go into the dumpster with furniture. Taking the time to get rid of items that should be handled separately will save you money and prevent issues with the trash company.
Make Your Weekend Time Count
Timing is important when scheduling dumpster rental for bulk trash pickup in Wilson, NC. For a move-out on Monday, a Friday delivery date would give you the opportunity to load trash on Saturday morning without having to wait for the dumpster. Be sure to confirm the time for pick up so you know the approximate window. The dumpster does not necessarily come for pickup at a specific time. Choose a spot that provides easy access for a delivery truck, doesn’t block your driveway or vehicle, protects pavement as necessary, and meets requirements for permits or fees. Consider more than just the size of the dumpster. Find out the weight limits, how long the dumpster is allowed on site, cost for pickup, extra charges, and prohibited items. The price of a larger dumpster might be less expensive than two smaller ones, but only if the contents are appropriate.
It doesn’t take long for Wilson’s sudden summer rainstorms to leave carpeting, drywall, and landscape debris wet and heavy – making it more difficult to lift.
If your rental company permits it, cover the dumpster with a tarp overnight.
Don’t let kids or pets near the dumpster or around the loading area.
Be Prepared for the Big Clean Up
Plan ahead to avoid a chaotic rush before Monday. You can sort trash into three piles, load bulky pieces carefully, set items that need special handling apart, and choose a drop-off time that gives you a couple of hours to spare. The mess in your garage, storage closet, or yard can be handled over the weekend without needing additional garbage pickups.
