How Do I Open a Dumpster Door?
How to unlock and lock your construction dumpster door
Here are easy step by step instructions for opening and closing two types of construction dumpster door.
LATCH-TYPE DUMPSTER
1. Remove the latch safety pin (if needed)
2. Remove the safety chain
3. Raise the lever
4. Open the door
5. Attached the door to the other side of the dumpster using the safety chain
RATCHET-TYPE DUMPSTER
1. Remove the safety chain
3. Flip the switch on the ratchet
4. Loosen the ratchet using two hands
5. When loose, unhook the chain from the ratchet
6. Open the door
7. Attached the door to the other side of the dumpster using the safety chain
Dumpster Sizes
10 Yard
10 Yard Dumpster
Length: 17 ft
Width: 7 ft
Height: 2 ft
10 yard dumpsters are great for heavy items like dirt and concrete and small to medium home remodeling projects. They are often used for landscaping and for heavier demolition projects. These 10 yard dumpsters are easy to load and fit nicely on residential driveways. Exact dimensions may vary slightly by manufacturer, but the capacity will not change.
15 Yard
15 Yard Dumpster
Length: 17 ft
Width: 7 ft
Height: 3 ft
15 yard dumpsters work well for small to medium home remodeling projects, clean outs, flood damage debris and shingles. Their short wall height makes them easy to load. 15 yard dumpsters fit well on residential driveways. No concrete or dirt is accepted within 15 yard containers. Exact dimensions may vary slightly by manufacturer, but the capacity will not change.
20 Yard
20 Yard Dumpster
Length: 17 ft
Width: 7 ft
Height: 4 ft
Our most popular size, 20 yard dumpsters work well for clean outs and flood damage debris. These are perfect for medium sized home remodeling projects. 20 yard dumpsters fit on residential driveways. No concrete or dirt is accepted within 20 yard containers. Exact dimensions may vary by manufacturer, but the capacity will not change.
30 Yard
30 Yard Dumpster
Length: 17 ft
Width: 7 ft
Height: 6 ft
30 yard dumpsters can handle large home remodeling projects, clean outs, demolition, and flood damage debris. 30 yard dumpsters can fit on residential driveways. Open the back door for easy access and stack up your material. No concrete or dirt is accepted within 30 yard containers. Exact dimensions may vary slightly by manufacturer, but the capacity will not change.
Dumpster Tips & Resources
- There are limits to the weight a dumpster can hold. Weight maximums increase with the size of your dumpster. Please reference your quote, or ask our team for more details.
- Waste must remain level to the sides of the dumpster.
- If you need the back door of the dumpster to open, allow at least 6 feet between structures and the dumpster
- To reduce the risk of driveway damage, place wood prior to our arrival. 3 pieces of 2×6 lumber, or 2 sheets of plywood will work.
- Contact your village to find out if a permit is required for your dumpster.
- No e-waste, such as tv’s, computers, printers, washers, dryers, and kitchen appliances
- No hazardous waste, oils, gases or chemicals
- No old car parts, such as car engines and rubber tires
- Please do not mix yard waste with other waste. It is important to keep these separate.
For contractors who plan on using multiple containers for large construction projects, our radio dispatched team can quickly deliver or re-spot a container when you need it. Contact one of our account representatives for multi-dumpster pricing options. Call 708-798-2212.
LEED projects (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) are projects designed to be environmentally friendly. Homewood Disposal Service has many years of disposal experience with LEED projects. Our experienced staff has gained a wealth of knowledge from numerous projects. Your project specifications will be met and proper documentation will be provided to track your recycling volume.