Will A Pickup Truck Do The Job Or Do I Need A Dumpster?
When deciding between renting a dumpster or using a pickup truck, key factors to consider include the volume of waste, distance to the disposal site, time limitations, and labor cost.
One of the key factors to consider when deciding is the volume of trash you have.
- A pickup truck can hold about 3-4 Cubic yards of trash(that is about 40, 13-gallon trash bags)
- A 10-yard dumpster can fit 4 to 5 pickup truck loads. (that is about 180, 13-gallon trash bags)
The next key factor is how close or far you are to the nearest dumpsite or landfill.
- For small amounts of trash, a pickup truck is a convenient option if you live near a landfill or dumpsite.
- Renting a dumpster becomes more time and cost-efficient if you have multiple truckloads of trash and are located far from a dumpsite, as the rental company handles the delivery and pickup for you.
Another key factor to consider is your time constraints when disposing of your trash.
- Renting a dumpster allows you to dispose of trash at your own pace, which can be more efficient than using a pickup truck that may require multiple time-consuming trips, distracting from your overall cleanup efforts.
The labor cost is the final factor to consider when determining if a dumpster rental is the right choice for your needs.
- Using a pickup truck will require more physical labor, as you’ll need to both load and unload the trash.
- Renting a dumpster can eliminate the hassle of waste disposal, allowing you to focus solely on filling it, despite the physical demands of loading.
In conclusion, If you have only a small amount of trash and are near a disposal location, then a pickup truck may be the right choice. However, if you have a large volume of trash, are far from a dumpsite, or want to save time and effort, renting a dumpster would better suit your needs.