Free Junk Pickup VS Renting a Dumpster?
(Links to Sacramento County Free Junk Pickup Below This Article)
(Links to Sacramento County Free Junk Pickup Below This Article)
First and foremost, what are the free resources in Sacramento County for junk pickup?
Sacramento County offers each household 2 free junk pickups per year! The pile cannot exceed 4 x 4 x 9 feet in size (about the size of a three seater couch). The service only is offered between the months of February – October, because soggy mattresses would be such a bummer to pick up all day!
Of course, there are limitations, such as specific restrictions around hazardous waste – but this is a great FREE service that your county offers that can save you some cash! This option is particularly helpful when recycling mattresses, couches, and up to 4 tires – items that dumps would normally charge a fee for.
Soooo… if this is free… why would I ever pay for a dumpster?
Great question! You might not need to if your junk removal needs fit within those requirements listed above. But also, as stated above, you might have one item that might max out your free junk pickup load – and you might have more to get rid of than a clunky piece of furniture! A good rule of thumb when you’re estimating a project you haven’t quite tackled yet is to overestimate the junk you plan on disposing of.
There are some projects that will almost always require a dumpster, however. Home improvement projects, in my opinion, are without a doubt one of them. If the waste your project is creating is at all hazardous, will be leaving loose nails and screws in your yard or driveway, and generally contains items that your pets need to stay clear of, I would recommend getting a dumpster 10 times out of 10.
Projects that might benefit from either service would include yard waste projects, including leaves and brush, SOD, and tree limbs cut down to 3 feet in length or smaller. Typically, if it will be a smaller project, free pickup would work great, and if it’s going to be a larger project, you might want to think about renting a dumpster!
Final Showdown: Dumpster Rental VS Free Sacramento Junk Pickup?
Ultimately, I think this boils down to small project VS big project. I’m no expert, but if I’m redoing my kitchen, my roof, or cleaning up after a messy tenant – I’m going dumpster rental all the way! However, if I want to keep my property looking fresh and junk-free, I take advantage of those free junk pickups to get broken or overused items out of the way.
But… what about both!
Another great way to utilize this free resource as well as save a little cash on your dumpster rental is to use both services! What would be beneficial about using both services? Well, dumps charge businesses extra fees when they bring bins with tires, mattresses/couches, or appliances. You, the customer, will most likely incur those additional expenses when the driver comes back with the receipt. However, if you use free Sacramento County junk pickup to haul away your queen sized mattress and set of 4 tires – you can fill your dumpster with material that won’t cost you any extra!
Free Sacramento County Junk Pickup:
Ready to Rent a Dumpster in the
Sacramento Area?
Call 1-800-RING-TKO
5×8 Dumpster
No: Tires, Hazardous Materials, Oil, Paint, Food Waste, Freon/Refrigerant
$295 for 7 days, $20/additional day
Dimensions: 5’W x 8’L x 3.5’H
Need help determining what kind of material you have? Click here 🙂
Ton allowance depends on material type, please declare the material you will be disposing of below:
10 Yard Dumpster
No: Tires, Hazardous Materials, Oil, Paint, Food Waste, Freon/Refrigerant
$595 for 7 days, $20/additional day
Dimensions: 8’W x 18’L x 3’H
Need help determining what kind of material you have? Click here 🙂
Ton allowance depends on material type, please declare the material you will be disposing of below:
20 Yard Dumpster
No: Tires, Hazardous Materials, Oil, Paint, Food Waste, Freon/Refrigerant
$695 for 7 days, $20/additional day
Dimensions: 8’W x 18’L x 5.5’H
Need help determining what kind of material you have? Click here 🙂
Ton allowance depends on material type, please declare the material you will be disposing of below:
30 Yard Dumpster
No: Tires, Hazardous Materials, Oil, Paint, Food Waste, Freon/Refrigerant
$795 for 7 days, $20/additional day
Dimensions: 8’W x 22’L x 6.5’H
Need help determining what kind of material you have? Click here 🙂
Ton allowance depends on material type, please declare the material you will be disposing of below:
40 Yard Dumpster
No: Tires, Hazardous Materials, Oil, Paint, Food Waste, Freon/Refrigerant
$895 for 7 days, $20/additional day
Dimensions: 8’W x 22’L x 7.5’H
Need help determining what kind of material you have? Click here 🙂
Ton allowance depends on material type, please declare the material you will be disposing of below:
