Carefully consider the design and size of your dumpster box. A typical dumpster allows a space of 20 feet above the head. Standard measurements are 14 feet long by 19 feet deep. In addition, you want the opening to be at least 15 feet wide and for the door to balance more than 90 degrees. Standard garbage bins should generally be at least 10 feet long, 12 feet wide, and 8 feet tall for a single container.
They must also leave at least 2 feet of space between the container and the side of the enclosure. However, dumpsters can come in several sizes, and some cities require different minimum dimensions than others. If you're not sure what size your container should be, consider the following factors to help you decide. Casing depth: Allow a minimum of 10 feet for a front-loading container and a minimum of 16 feet for rear-loading containers.
These measurements (see diagram) allow for an 8-yard container. The dimensions of the cabinet will be larger in the case of several containers. Consult your account manager to determine what type of container and cabinet depth you will need. A dumpster platform is a flat concrete surface inside the cabinet that protects the floor underneath the bin. If you plan to place a rental dumpster in an enclosed area, you'll need to leave space for the delivery truck to drop it off and pick it up.
Contact your local container rental company in advance to find out how much space they need for their delivery trucks. If you need a residential or commercial dumpster but want to keep it out of sight, dumpsters are an excellent option. The area within the enclosure, or the container platform, is usually constructed with reinforced concrete to support the weight of the container without cracking. Since delivery trucks remove these dumpsters at the end of the project, it's not always practical to place a dumpster.
While commercial and residential containers usually stay in one place, temporary roll-up containers are safe to place in driveways or on construction sites without a platform. Rolling containers are often larger than front-loading containers and are used for temporary projects such as construction, demolition and home renovation.
