When it comes to waste bin sizes, there are so many factors that can impact what’s right for your event or job site. Everything from the layout of your site to the weather can affect which bin sizes are right for you, and making the wrong decision can lead to all sorts of challenges.
At FenceLine Rentals Ltd., our waste bins come in a wide range of sizes. That means we’ve got bins that will fit on every type of construction, demolition, or event site. Let’s take a look at the different bin sizes and what sort of site they are right for.
What Bin Size Options Are Available?
Roll-Off Garbage Bins
Sizes Offered: Five sizes are available, from 12 to 40 cubic yards.
When These Bins Are Useful: When you’re going to be dealing with a lot of waste, these are the bin sizes for you. Roll-off garbage bins are perfect for both long-term waste management and short-term construction and demolition waste because they’re strong, versatile, and can handle a lot of waste.
On demolition or construction jobs, you won’t need to worry about overflow or constantly having to dispose of waste because these heavy-duty roll-off waste bins can handle up to 12 MT of weight and can also be combined with compactors to get even more waste.
These waste bins can be used in lots of other situations, though, including:
- Municipal or commercial sites where bulk waste removal is necessary
- Industrial facilities with ongoing waste management needs
- Large events where waste can be collected from garbage totes that are placed around the event site and brought to these roll-off garbage bins for storage until they are collected.
Lidded Roll-Off Bins
Sizes Offered: Multiple sizes available to meet your requirements.
When These Bins Are Useful: Waste bins are great because they keep waste organized and in one place. In Alberta, though, where the wind can often pick up in an instant and create havoc, sometimes you need a lid to keep garbage from blowing away. Available in multiple waste bin sizes, lidded roll-off bins are a great option for sites that require extra protection from the elements.
Lidded bins also prevent pests from entering your waste bins and creating a mess, and, in urban areas, can also deter people from rummaging through your waste bins. Whatever waste bin sizes you’re looking for, a lidded roll-off bin is ideal for:
- Jobsites in areas that are exposed to the elements and might get windy
- Jobsites near airports, where the wind is a constant concern
- Sites that require a little extra security, both for keeping pests out of your waste bins and potentially people, as well.
Garbage Tote Rentals
Sizes Offered: 110L and 220L.
When These Bins Are Useful: Bigger doesn’t always mean better when it comes to waste bin sizes, and there are lots of scenarios where garbage totes are all you’ll need. Garbage tote rentals are easy to set up around event sites or construction sites. They don’t get in the way, are easy to move around your site, and can be emptied into larger waste bins if necessary.
They’re also made of heavy-duty, industrial-grade plastic that is capable of withstanding the challenges that come with Alberta’s often-difficult climate. With wide openings, four handles, sleep lift bars, lids, and rugged wheels, they can be conveniently set up around sites and easily moved without issue.
They are perfect for:
- Concerts, fairs, and festivals that need mobile trash collection set up around their sites
- Construction sites that require easy-access waste disposal
- Businesses that require lightweight waste management options.
Variables That Determine the Size of Bin You Need
You’ve several options when it comes to waste bin sizes, but it’s essential to carefully consider what’s right for your job site or event. Numerous factors that can influence your decision.
Bigger bin sizes might require fewer pickups for disposal, but if your site is too small for a 40 cubic yard waste bin, you may find that it gets in the way of the work that needs to be done.
Here are a few variables that you should consider when shopping for bin sizes:
How Big Is Your Site?
This is probably the most important variable that impacts the bin size you need. You don’t want a bin size that is going to get in the way of the work that’s being done on a construction site, so it can often be prudent to pick a smaller roll-off garbage bin and take advantage of one of Fenceline Rentals’ Waste Disposal Programs to regularly empty your waste bins.
For renovation jobs, renting garbage totes can make life easier, too, as they can be filled and then easily taken to larger bins when needed.
For events, having garbage totes strategically placed around your site will help keep it clean. Having an easy-to-access waste bin nearby is ideal for emptying those totes when necessary, but you might not want to have trucks coming in and out of your site regularly. A larger roll-off waste bin can be best.
What Are the Weather Conditions?
In Alberta, we always need to consider how our often-extreme weather will impact job sites and outdoor events. That’s definitely true when it comes to bin sizes, too.
If you’re going to be working in windy conditions, it’s smart to rent lidded roll-off bins. Nobody wants to have to collect garbage that’s flown out of the top of a waste bin.
Where Is Your Site?
If you’re in a residential neighbourhood, it can be best to get a smaller roll-off bin that doesn’t impact neighbours living close by and can be emptied regularly. In dense, urban areas, you’ll need to consider how the size of your bin will fit into tight spaces.
In rural areas, there is generally more flexibility and space, which provides more options for bin sizes. Remember that those job or event sites can often be exposed to the elements, though, so lidded roll-off bins can be prudent.
The Waste Bin Sizes Right for Your Site
Whether you’ve got a job site with tight constraints or are hosting an event with specific waste needs, selecting bin sizes is an important decision that can make the difference between success and failure. FenceLine Rentals Ltd. offers a wide range of bin sizes and can help guide you through the decision-making process to make sure your bin sizes are perfect for your site.
For more information or to rent waste bins, call us at (782) 825-5060 or contact us online today.