If you live in Des Moines and need to rent a roll-off container, we’ve created this simple guide to give you a hand. Renting a roll off canister isn’t overly complicated, but understanding what information you’ll need to provide and what questions you should ask will help save you time and money. There are two things every dumpster company will need to know before providing an accurate price quote:

What Size Dumpster Will Your Project Require?

Here are some examples of canister sizes used for common projects that require a city of Des Moines dumpster rental.

• 10 yard dumpster – small remodeling projects and medium sized clean ups.
• 20 yard dumpster – medium sized renovation projects and large home cleanup projects
• 30 yard dumpster – generally used for larger remodeling and renovations
• 40 yard dumpster – are normally only used for the largest of projects

We have provided more detailed information on selecting the correct dumpster size here.

What Materials Will You Be Placing In Your Container?

Here are some examples of common projects and the type of dumpster they require:

• For construction & remodeling projects request a construction dumpster.
• For driveway & porch repairs request a concrete dumpster./li>
• For landscaping & yard clean-up you may need a dirt dumpster
• For home cleanup projects you’ll need a trash dumpster