Newark Bulk Pickup vs. Dumpster Rental: What the City Will and Won’t Collect
Newark bulk pickup is a good option when a privately owned residential property has 10 or fewer qualifying household items and the owner can wait for the assigned monthly collection day. A private dumpster or licensed hauler is usually the better choice when: More than 10 bulky items must be removed A full home, estate, […]
West Orange, NJ Dumpster Permit Guide: Street Placement and Approval Process
West Orange uses a two-step process for an on-street dumpster: Contact the West Orange Police Traffic Bureau for the application and traffic-location approval. Submit the Traffic Bureau-approved application to the West Orange Engineering Department, which issues the on-street temporary dumpster parking permit. The Township specifically directs applicants to complete Traffic Bureau review before applying to […]
Montclair, NJ Dumpster Permit Guide: Application, Placement and Local Rules
Montclair requires a permit before a roll-off dumpster can be placed on a public street or in a municipally owned parking lot. The permit must be approved before delivery. A dumpster kept entirely on a private driveway or another suitable area within private property is not covered by Montclair’s street-dumpster permit requirement. Property-owner permission, construction […]
How to Protect Your Driveway During a Dumpster Rental
The best way to protect your driveway during a dumpster rental is to request driveway protection before delivery, disclose the driveway material and condition, choose a firm level placement area and prevent the container from becoming overloaded. Hook N Dump currently lists driveway protection as an optional add-on on its dumpster product pages. Its current […]
Construction Debris Dumpster Guide for New Jersey Contractors
Most New Jersey remodeling and construction projects fit into a 20 or 30-yard dumpster, but the correct container depends on the material, project stage, debris weight and available placement space. A 20-yard dumpster is commonly used for kitchen and bathroom remodeling, deck removal, flooring and asphalt roofing. A 30-yard container is better suited to commercial […]
Dumpster Rental for Moving: What to Throw Away Before You Pack
Moving is easier when you do not pack items you already know you will never use again. A dumpster rental gives you one place for broken furniture, damaged household items, worn carpet, empty storage containers and other approved waste while you sort your home. Instead of moving unwanted belongings to the next property, you can […]
Can You Put Furniture, Mattresses and Appliances in a Dumpster in NJ?
Most ordinary household furniture can normally go into a Hook N Dump roll-off dumpster in New Jersey. Couches, chairs, tables, dressers, desks, cabinets, bookcases and bed frames are generally accepted when they are free from hazardous substances and remain below the container walls. Mattresses and box springs may also be accepted, but they must be […]
Best Dumpster Size for a Garage, Basement or Attic Cleanout
A 15-yard dumpster is usually the best starting point for an average garage, basement or attic cleanout. Choose a 10-yard dumpster when clearing a small area, a partly filled one-car garage, several attic boxes or one section of a basement. Choose a 20-yard dumpster when the space is packed, includes bulky furniture or appliances, or […]
Bagster vs. Roll-Off Dumpster: Which Is Better for New Jersey Homeowners?
A Bagster bag is usually better for a small DIY project that produces no more than three cubic yards of approved debris. A roll-off dumpster is usually better for a garage, basement, attic or whole-home cleanout, a larger renovation, bulky furniture, roofing, deck removal or any project likely to require several Bagster bags. WM currently […]
30-Yard vs. 40-Yard Dumpster: Best Choice for Large Cleanouts and Construction
A 30-yard dumpster is usually the better choice for estate cleanouts, large home cleanouts, major renovations, home additions, roofing work and medium-to-large construction projects. A 40-yard dumpster is intended for projects that produce the highest waste volume, including whole-home demolition, major commercial construction, warehouse cleanouts, commercial roofing and very large estate or property cleanouts. Hook […]