Why Your Dumpster Rental Company Limits Dirt and Gravel Loads
Roller coasters, elevators, moving trucks and even baby strollers all have weight limits, so why is it such a surprise that your rented dumpster would too? Where many people look at an 8-yd dumpster and think “I can put eight cubic yards of waste in there,” far too few think about the weight of that amount. And honestly, to us, our drivers and our engineers, it’s the weight that matters more. Using basic logic, it is much easier to dump eight yards of peas than it is to dump eight yards of pea gravel. Which is why we limit soil or gravel loads to only certain sizes and with certain stipulations.
It is estimated that just one cubic yard of sand can weigh up to about 3,000 pounds. Multiply that by eight and that dumpster will be weighing in at almost 24,000 pounds, or 12 tons. That’s about the same weight as four full-grown Asian elephants. Imagine the damage those guys could do to your driveway and our dumpster.
When renting a dumpster from Environmental Systems in Albuquerque, make sure to fully discuss what your waste removal needs are, being completely transparent with what waste you’ll be placing within. Though you may be asked to upgrade to a larger dumpster size to accommodate the weight of dirt or gravel, you’ll avoid extra fees and possible damage to your driveway.
Call our customer care team for a full consultation regarding our dumpster rentals. We can help you dispose of your extra soil, sand or gravel at Albuquerque’s most affordable rates. Call now for more information and any current special offers.