Short answers to the questions people ask most before renting a roll-off in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County. If yours is not here, ask it when the provider calls.
Dumpsters Fort Lauderdale is an independent referral service, not a dumpster company. Calls and requests are passed to an independent local roll-off provider that quotes the job, delivers the container and hauls it away.
About this site
Calls and form requests are passed to an independent local roll-off provider, which quotes the job, delivers the container and hauls it away. The provider sets the price and the terms.
Sizes
A 10 yard suits a garage, a bathroom or heavy debris; a 20 yard most whole-house cleanouts and kitchens; a 30 yard large renovations and roofs; a 40 yard construction and commercial jobs. Measures and weight allowances vary by provider.
Placement and permits
A driveway keeps the container on private property. The street, sidewalk, swale and alleys are city right-of-way; in Fort Lauderdale the Engineering Permitting Division handles right-of-way permits. See the permit guide.
What goes in
Household junk, furniture, remodel debris, roofing and lumber are the usual loads. Florida keeps lead-acid batteries, used oil, white goods and whole tires out of landfills and yard trash out of Class I landfills. Paint and chemicals stay out.
City pickup
Fort Lauderdale’s monthly bulk pickup takes a pile up to 10 cubic yards but not dirt, sod, sand, pavers, concrete or tiles. See bulk trash or a dumpster.
Before you call
It helps to have four things ready: the job, a rough idea of the amount of debris, the spot where the container can sit and the dates. If you do not know one of them, say so; the provider can help you work it out.
After the container leaves
Sweep the spot for nails and screws, check the final bill for any weight overage or extra days, and keep the paperwork until the job is settled. If the container left marks on the driveway, raise it with the provider promptly.
Storms and hurricane season
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. After a storm, demand for containers can rise across South Florida. Keep yard debris separate from building debris and ask early.
Weight and overage
Most rentals include a weight allowance. If a load weighs more, the provider usually charges the difference, often by the ton. Heavy debris such as tile, concrete, roofing and wet dirt is what pushes loads over, so tell the provider about it when you ask for a quote and keep it separate if asked.
For a step-by-step view of a rental, see how renting works in Fort Lauderdale, and for placement, dumpsters in Fort Lauderdale.
Still deciding? Call or send the form and ask the provider.
Most of all, describe the job honestly, including any heavy or unusual debris. An accurate description is the quickest route to an accurate quote and a rental that goes to plan, start to finish.
Thanks for reading, and good luck with the project.
Questions people ask
Is Dumpsters Fort Lauderdale a dumpster company?
No. It is an independent referral service that passes your request to an independent local roll-off provider.
Does it cost anything to ask?
No. Calling or sending the form is free and you do not have to rent anything.
Which areas are covered?
Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, including Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach, Hollywood and Coral Springs.
What size do I need for a home cleanout?
Usually a 20 or 30 yard for a whole house. See residential dumpster rental.
Can I put concrete or tile in?
Usually yes, as a separate heavy load in a smaller container. See the concrete dumpster guide.
What about palm fronds and branches?
Often a load of their own. See the yard waste dumpster page.
Does Coral Springs have special rules?
Yes. Construction material must be removed by a hauler on the city’s approved list.
How long can I keep the container?
Each provider sets the rental period and the price of extra days. Say how long the job will take.
Will someone call me back?
When you send the form, an independent local roll-off provider can call you about the job.
Before the truck comes
- Pick a flat, firm spot the truck can reach
- Keep the drop zone clear of cars, wires and branches
- Ask the city before anything goes on the street or swale
- Keep paint, tires, batteries and oil out
- Say the job and the debris when you ask for a size