FAQs

Dumpster Rental & Waste Service FAQs

Got questions about renting a dumpster, scheduling junk removal, or planning a demolition project? We’ve answered the most common questions from homeowners, contractors, and municipalities throughout Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana to help you get started with confidence.

On-Time Delivery

We deliver your dumpster promptly and safely, keeping your project on schedule.

Simple Scheduling

Easily request service, make changes, and get support with a quick call or click.

Honest Pricing

We keep pricing simple. No hidden fees, just fair rates and straightforward quotes.

Have Questions? We’re Here to Help

Whether you’re planning ahead or ready to rent, we’re here to make the process easy. Harbor Country Rolloff is proud to be Southwest Michigan’s trusted choice for fast, dependable dumpster rentals. Here are some of the most common questions we hear from our customers. Don’t see your question? Feel free to give us a call!

We offer a range of roll-off dumpster sizes to fit any job, whether you’re cleaning out your garage or managing a full-scale construction project. Common sizes include 10-yard, 15-yard, 20-yard containers. If you’re unsure which size is right, we’re happy to help you choose.

Most rentals include a standard 7-day period, but we’re flexible. If you need the dumpster longer, just let us know. Extended rental options are available to fit your project timeline.

Hazardous materials like paint, oil, asbestos, tires, batteries, and chemicals are not permitted. We’ll provide a full list of restricted items when you book, and we’re happy to answer any disposal questions.

If the dumpster is to be placed on a public street or sidewalk, a permit may be required by your local municipality. If it’s going on private property (like your driveway), no permit is typically needed. We can help you determine what’s necessary for your location.

We offer fast turnaround, often same-day or next-day delivery depending on availability. Call us early, and we’ll work to get your dumpster delivered exactly when you need it.

Yes, most of our residential-sized dumpsters are designed to fit in standard driveways. If space is tight, just let us know, and we’ll help select the right size and placement to avoid any issues.

Glossary

Garbage Lingo

  • Drop: Placement of ordered container on property

  • Swap: Pick up and replacement of different size container

  • Switch: pick up and replacement of same size container

  • Final Pick Up: pick up of container not to be returned. End of project.

  • Over-fill: To fill the container past capacity.

  • Off-Load: To take overfill or prohibited items off/out of container.

  • Fly Dumping: The illegal act of placing rubbish into a container or on land that is not designated for “Garbage” or approved by the person renting container.

  • Dumpster Diving: The act of going through some ones container or garbage and taking items of “value”.

Local Service You Can Count On

Book Your Dumpster With Confidence

We’ll help you find the right dumpster for your timeline and budget. Delivery and pickup are always on time, and pricing is always upfront.