It’s no secret that disposal bins are our specialty here, and if you were ever to stop by in person at either of our locations in Trenton our Colborne dumpsters are what we could talk about for hours. We can also get one out to your job site or your residence the same day when you call us and request a dumpster rental, and you’ll see why the roll-off bins we have are the best for both our trucks and your property.
Enough with the self-promotion for now though, what we’re going to do now is look at commercial dumpster design from as much of an evolutionary perspective as is possible with us. Let’s start by making it interesting and maybe a little surprising. Dempster isn’t an uncommon surname in North America, and you’ll see it as one of the predominant brands of bread at supermarkets in Canada. Back in the 1930s there was a family with that same surname in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA and they were the ones who designed and patented the first dumpster.
It’s true, and the reason they did it was there was a need for more efficient waste collection and disposal for construction sites. Nearly 100 years later we’re providing Belleville dumpster rentals and Campbellford dumpster rentals for construction sites here, but back then the nature of doing this type of business was way different and we’ll happily acknowledge that the Dumpsters had to put a lot more into developing the first dumpster than we’ve ever had to do with delivering and picking up ours.
Much the Same
It didn’t take long at all for the Dempster’s dumpster to become quite popular and before long they closed their construction business and put their business focus exclusively on selling dumpsters. A near century later what is interesting – and complimentary – to note is that except for new materials and coatings there hasn’t been much change to the general configuration of dumpsters since that 1936 Dempster model became available in Knoxville.
That’s because the simplicity of the concept has had an enduring appeal and real usability. Namely, a steel container with fork pockets that can be picked up and dumped in a truck onsite for transport to a disposal facility. Before the invention of the dumpster trash and containers were hauled away as is, and as you’d expect way to much time and energy was spent taking away individual collections of trash in whatever means it had been gathered.
Dumpster use is now entirely ubiquitous for pretty much any type of larger-scale business in North America. Here in Canada the dumpster rental market regularly generates around 37 million dollars each year, and while we’re the best dumpster rental for Trenton and Colborne areas there are plenty like us serving other communities in other Provinces in Canada.
That $37M figure represents the rental of the container only and does not include other fees charged by the hauler. For haulers to capture more market share, they need to offer the best container solution for their customers and reduce operating expenses.
What Best Meets Your Needs
We have lease-to-own dumpsters here at Load n’ Lift, and this is an excellent opportunity for contractors that see the needs to get their own bin(s). There are many factors that go into choosing which type of dumpster is best for your customers and your business. Here are some common considerations when deciding which type of bin will be best for your needs:
- What type of climate/weather will the container be exposed to?
- Will the bin ever need to be moved by hand from an enclosed area?
- What type of materials will go into the container most often?
- Will an animal-proof container be needed?
- Will the bine need to be lockable?
- Can the container be repaired onsite?
- How easy is the container to deliver and service?
- What about storage space required when the bin is not in use?
The next consideration will be dumpster material, and these are the most common ones for dumpsters (though not necessarily offered by Load n’ Lift as part of our lease-to-own dumpster program or the bins sent out with our Trenton dumpster rentals)
- Steel
- Poly or Plastic
- Modular Steel Frame with Bag Liner
There are pros and cons of each of these dumpster types.
Steel
Steel is supremely strong and can take a beating in all kinds of weather and usually these bins can be built big enough to hold a high volume of trash. In some cases, steel is the only material strong enough to contain the type of waste being dumped such as construction debris. Steel will rust though, and rust more quickly / thoroughly in coastal areas.
Poly or Plastic
Plastic dumpsters are significantly lighter than steel and most of its components will not rust, but they can crack in extreme cold weather. The use of one-piece molded dumpsters is also much quieter than steel models. Plastic ones can also be better stacked high for shipping and storage.
Modular Steel Frame with Bag Liner
Steel frame with bag liner combines the strength of steel with the durability of a poly bag in a modular design. Modular dumpsters are repairable on site and weigh about the same amount as a plastic dumpster of similar size. The use of a poly bag as the liner for the container is not always compatible with certain use cases though. Steel dumpsters are always best for toughness and versatility, and we rent steel dumpsters here at Load n’ Lift.
Another important consideration when choosing a dumpster to buy or rent is the total cost you’ll take on over the bin’s working lifecycle. Among what you should consider here are:
- Initial cost of unit
- Profit generated by the unit
- How long can the bin expect to last before it will need service or replacement?
- Is repair or replacement parts realistic for the bin?
- What are the costs associated with storage and delivery?
- In the event the container needs repair or refurbishing, how long will it be unavailable for use and will any lost revenue resulting from it’s being out of service be an issue?
Load n’ Lift is best if you need a disposal bin rental in Trenton or Colborne areas, or for any instance where a rubbish removal service means you need a bin delivered and picked up right at the site. We’ve been in the business for many years and are in high standing with the Better Business Bureau. Plenty of people speak highly of our customer service too, and that’s something we also take pride in. We’ve got bins ready to go right now if you need them, and all you need to do is call.