Before starting your DIY job, you’ll want to determine the right type roll-off dumpster for the job. A good first step for selecting a residential dumpster rental is to know what exactly you’ll be throughing out and make sure those items can be discarded into a roll-off dumpster.
Home improvement jobs involve getting rid of a lot of different items and materials. At ProGuard Dumpsters, we can take most of that waste, including, but not limited to:
What you are not allowed to discard in your residential dumpster rental?
A good rule of thumb when it comes to household hazardous waste (paint, refrigerant, tires, etc.) is if YOU think it’s hazardous, it’s probably hazardous for us, too. Some municipalities and landfills have additional restrictions or charges for certain types of waste, so please contact ProGuard Dumpster Rentals to discuss what you are planning to put in the dumpster.

Estimating Your Size of Dumpster Need
A 12 yard container can hold 12 cubic yards of waste, which is about 65 to 85 33-gallon contractor-size trash bags or 3-4 pickup truck loads of garbage.
If you’re unsure how much waste your residential job will generate, we are here to help. Simply call our team to discuss the home improvement or cleanout project you are working on, and we’ll help you select the right size and type of dumpster to meet your needs. Then, we’ll deliver it at a convenient time for you, empty it when you need us to, and pick the dumpster up once you’ve completed the job.
Most Common Residential Dumpster Rental Projects
1. Home + Garage Cleanouts
Whether you are decluttering, cleaning out a foreclosure or a loved one’s estate, downsizing, or just trying to make space to park your car, a residential dumpster rental will make your task easier and faster. A 12 yard dumpster will give you enough room to toss everything.
2. DIY Home Improvement
For home improvement projects such as kitchen or bathroom remodels, flooring replacement, patio removal, and knocking down walls, renting a residential dumpster is a must. We can help you determine what you’ll need for your DIY Job. We’ll take care of all the debris removal for you, so all you have to do is work on tiling your new bathroom instead of worrying about how to get rid of the old materials.
3. Moving
Many of us have collected so much stuff over the years, we have no idea how much we have stored away in our homes or sheds until it’s time to move. Whether it is old furniture that has fallen into disrepair or scrap material from a small DIY project you worked on, moving is a great reason to throw out those items you’ve stored away over the years. Our dumpster is will work great for pre-or post-move home cleanouts.
4. Property Damage + Storm Cleanup
Dealing with the aftermath of any kind of disaster or large storm is stressful enough; let us help you take care of any debris left behind. Our dumpster will work for cleaning up fallen limbs, piles of brush, yard waste, shingles, and other storm related debris. We will deliver you our residential dumpster as fast as possible, and pick it up as soon as you have it ready.
5. Yard Work + Landscaping
Our residential dumpster rental will make your yard project simpler by providing one space to throw all of the yard debris. Tree trimmings, dirt, shrub removal, overhauling of your landscaping – all can be taken care of by renting a dumpster. Don’t worry about how to haul it all away in one weekend. We’ve got you covered.