Dumpster Rental Questions

Almost always, if you're willing to load it yourself. Junk removal prices the labor; a roll-off prices the container and the disposal. On a full-house cleanout the gap is usually large.

Do the arithmetic on fuel, landfill fees and your own time. Past three or four truckloads a roll-off almost always wins — and it's sitting there whenever you're ready to work.

Curbside pickup won't take construction debris, and volume limits mean a remodel would take months of collections. A roll-off is the right tool for anything beyond household garbage.

A trailer suits small, light loads if you already have something to tow it with. A roll-off holds far more, you don't drive it anywhere, and you're not making repeat trips to the landfill.