Roll-off (dumpster)

Roll-off container sizes are determined by the amount of debris they can hold, measured in cubic yards.

Containers loaded with more weight than allowed typically will not be hauled away due to safety reasons.

In cases where the material to be disposed of is especially dense, such as dirt, rock, or concrete, a container with lower sidewalls is used.

The standard weight limit determined by the department of transportation is not to exceed ten (10) tons of debris.

[citation needed] After the container is picked up, it is taken to a disposal facility where it is weighed before (gross) and after (tare) dumping.

Smaller single-axle trucks are generally viewed as safer operations as they are much lighter and more easily transported in residential areas.

Dumpster rental companies pay the landfill, transfer station, recycling center, or other type of disposal facility a fee to dump the customer's waste.

One problem often encountered with roll-off containers is the liability of scratching or damaging the surface they are placed on.

Most roll-off containers have metal rollers for wheels, which can at times scratch or be abrasive to a concrete or asphalt surface.

It is recommended to place a protective board such as plywood under the container to avoid a situation where the placement surface can be damaged.

If the container is placed on dirt, the wheels may sink after a rainfall event and the truck could get stuck.

There are usually prohibited items that are commonly not allowed for disposal, such as hazardous materials, tires, freon appliances, televisions, paint, asbestos, batteries, oils, fuels, and tar-treated railroad ties because of regulations affecting final waste disposal.