Guides for people who run dumpster trucks.
Pricing, dispatch, billing and growth — written from the cab, not the conference room.
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How to price dumpster rentals so you stop losing money on the phone
A practical pricing guide for roll-off companies: term tiers, included tons and overage, debris and zone surcharges, contractor rates and sales tax by county.
Read · 8 min →Nine dispatch habits of roll-off companies that don't live in chaos
Dispatch habits for roll-off dumpster companies: sequencing, truck vs. driver assignment, dump runs as real stops, GPS history and killing the group text.
Read · 7 min →Permanent placements: the most profitable work you're probably under-managing
How to win and keep permanent placement accounts: who buys them, what goes in the agreement, pricing rental plus hauls, and billing on schedule per container.
Read · 6 min →Dumpster rental software vs. spreadsheets: when the whiteboard stops working
When does a roll-off company outgrow spreadsheets? What breaks first, what software actually fixes, and what to demand from dumpster rental software.
Read · 7 min →How to start a dumpster rental business in 2026
Step-by-step guide to starting a roll-off dumpster business: truck and container choices, disposal, insurance and permits, pricing, marketing and startup costs.
Read · 9 min →Overweight fees: set them clearly, capture them every time, collect them without a fight
How to set included tonnage and overage rates, explain weight limits up front, capture dump tickets and bill overage without disputes.
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