Tips and Tricks on How to Protect your Driveway with a Dumpster Bin Rental

Dumpster bin rentals put the focus on collecting waste. What some homeowners don’t often consider is the possible damage that can happen to your driveway when putting down the dumpster or, over time, as weight is put down and your dumpster gets heavier. Protecting your driveway has got to be a priority, whether it’s for a home renovation or junk removal.

Driveway damage happens, on occasion. It’s natural for some driveways to crack under the weight of the dumpster, in particular if they already have a visible crack in them. There are precautions you can take that will greatly minimize the risk of damage to your property. These methods are used by dumpster rental companies every day to prevent damage and ensure properties are left looking just like they were before. Here are some of the techniques we and others have used.

Installing the dumpster on plywood

Before your dumpster rental company shows up, lay down some sheets or a couple boards of plywood. These will be used for the castors the dumpster rests on. These castors are heavy-duty metal. They have a lot of weight on them, are very hard, and will be more resilient than any driveway. It happens often where one of these castors will catch, and scratch, chip, or dent the driveway. Plywood can act as a buffer between dumpster and property. If you have any questions about how to lay them down, ask a dumpster rental expert.

Committing to not moving the dumpster

Any time your dumpster rental is moved, there’s a risk to what’s underneath it. For this reason, before it’s on your property, know exactly where you’re going to put it. Once it’s placed, keep it there. Attempting to move it yourself, even if it’s just to slide it a few inches over, can result in driveway damage. Consider foot traffic, parking, and access to the bin when deciding where you’re going to put your dumpster. Be sure to give your dumpster rental company clear instructions on where you want it to ensure there’s no miscommunication.

Fill it properly

When you have a dumpster, it’s not an excuse to put anything and everything inside. A rental dumpster’s suited specifically to the items you want to put in. For example, let’s say you rent a dumpster in Toronto for furniture and end up filling it with landscape waste or equally heavy concrete blocks, this is going to put a lot of stress on your driveway. With every bin, there’s a recommended volume as well. Always fill your dumpster properly and ensure the weight’s as evenly distributed as possible. Any dumpster that’s overfilled could also potentially result in debris falling from the dumpster, cracking against your driveway, and then you have damage. For all these reasons, fill it correctly.

Lay a tarp down for liquid waste

It doesn’t happen often however some dumpsters can occasionally leak. If you’re putting in materials which could leak or which are wet, a tarp underneath can prevent leaks from staining a driveway. This might not be extremely important for some property owners however it’s worth considering if you’re concerned about possible stains.

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