Dumpster rental or junk removal?
Both get rid of junk. The difference is who does the lifting and how long the job takes. Here's how to pick.
Rent a dumpster when
- You're doing the work yourself and want to load as you go
- The job takes more than a day, like a remodel or a big cleanout
- You've got heavy debris: concrete, dirt, roofing or construction waste
- You've got the driveway room for a roll-off
Hire junk removal when
- You don't want to do the lifting
- It's a few big items, not a whole project
- There's an appliance, which can't go in our dumpsters
- There's no room for a dumpster, or the HOA won't allow one
We rent dumpsters. For junk removal, we send people to our partner, Temecula Valley Junk Pick-Up, at 951-291-1700.
Which size if you go with a dumpster
- 10 yard lowboy: 5 days, all weight, for clean loads. Clean dirt, rock and concrete only.
- 15 yard: 2 days, 1 ton. Garage cleanouts and small remodels.
- 20 yard: 2 days, 1 ton. Bulky loads: furniture, cabinets, brush.
- 30 yard: 2 days, 2 tons. Whole-house cleanouts and big remodels.
- 40 yard: 5 days, 4 tons. Demolition and construction.
Common questions
Is a dumpster cheaper than junk removal?
For a big job you load yourself, a dumpster usually is. For a few items, or if you don't want to lift, junk removal often makes more sense.
Can I use both?
Yes. Some people rent a dumpster for the debris and call junk removal for appliances and the heaviest pieces.