1-800-GOT-JUNK? VS Dumpster Rentals

| . |
1-800-GOT-JUNK? |
Dumpster Rental |
| Price |
478 |
469 |
| Labor Included |
✔ |
✘ |
| Same Day Removal |
✔ |
✘ |
| Guaranteed Window |
✔ |
✘ |
| Accepts TV’s/Monitors |
✔ |
✘ |
| Accepts Appliances |
✔ |
✘ |
| Able to Over Stack |
✔ |
✘ |
| Clean Up Included |
✔ |
✘ |
| Price Decreased if Not Full........ |
✔ |
✘ |
What are some of the key differences from renting a dumpster and calling 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. Well, one of the main differences is fairly obvious. While one option leaves the labor up to you, the other does all the labor for you. But isn't it still worth the labor in order to save money? Is renting a dumpster cheaper than calling 1-800-GOT-JUNK? In the following paragraphs you will learn how 1-800-GOT-JUNK? may actually be more cost effective than renting a dumpster.
One of the first things anyone looks at before performing any task is PRICE. What is the price difference between one item and the other. Well 'price' is one thing, but 'cost' is another. Although a 1999 Tiburon may have a cheaper PRICE than a 1999 Corolla, the COST of having the Tiburon may outweigh that of a Corolla. One is built to perform as a car should and the other is simply not. With renting a dumpster, the cost may outweigh that of calling 1-800-GOT-JUNK?
The price for a 20 yard dumpster in Clear Lake Texas is $469 while the price for a full 1-800-GOT-JUNK? truck box (15yds) is $478. It may seem that the obvious choice is the dumpster. The 1-800-GOT-JUNK? truck box is only 3/4 the size of the dumpster's and is priced at $39 more. How exactly can 1-800-GOT-JUNK? be more COST effective?
1-800-GOT-JUNK? not only does all the work, but they take the items from where ever they are located. Whether the items are on the 7th floor of an office building, or the attic of a home, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? will do all the lifting and loading. They are also fully insured and bonded so you can rest assure knowing that any damage will be fixed at no cost to you and you don't have to worry about any injuries incurred throughout the moving process. (this alone can outweigh the cost of having a dumpster)
When renting a dumpster, specific delivery and removal times are not guaranteed.
Firstly, you must order the dumpster 2 days before it can be delivered. Unlike 1-800-GOT-JUNK? there is no window for arrival. They will simply deliver a dumpster either in the morning or afternoon. If they come to pick the dumpster up before you have finished loading they will charge you a fee of $150 just for turning the driver away. By calling 1-800-GOT-JUNK? you don't have to worry about any of this. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can be called out the same day and can be On-Site within a couple hours. You will be placed into a 2 hour window in which the drivers will call you 30 to 15 minutes prior to let you know exactly when they will be arriving within that window. They will continue the job until its finished and also provide you with a "walk around" to make sure they got EVERYTHING before you make payment. If you are not on-site, they can even provide you with pictures to show you that the job has been completed and take payment over the phone or through invoice. (cost of full dumpster $619, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? full truck $478)
You are not allowed to stack over the top of a dumpster.
If anything is sticking out the top of a dumpster, your pick up may be denied or you can accrue additional fees. With 1-800-GOT-JUNK? you don't have to worry about this at all. We do all the loading and we do load over the box top. As long as it is secure and our tarp is able to cover it we can load well over the top. There are no additional fees! (cost of full dumpster $619 + fees, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? full truck $478)
You can receive extra charges for loading certain materials.
Some materials are not allowed in dumpsters and can leave you with multiple penalty fees and charges. Such things as TV's, Computers, Appliances, Microwaves, Auto Batteries, and Monitors are simply not allowed in a dumpster. This is because the dumpster goes straight to the Landfill. The good thing about 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is that they take ALL of the following to the right facility to be either donated or recycled. Also, since they do all the loading, you don't have to worry about what can or can't go, they will let you know right then and there and also leave you a phone number that you can contact to get rid of the items. The only things that 1-800-GOT-JUNK? doesn't take are hazardous items ie. Explosives, Biological Chemicals, and Toxins.
All in all, a dumpster can ‘cost’ much more than 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? provides free estimates as well and will leave you with an up-front price on how much your job costs. They provide excellent customer service, same day booking, up front rates, clean shiny trucks, and the satisfaction that all your stuff will go to the right place.
Bagster Vs 1-800-GOT-JUNK
This is fairly simple!
Bagster (3yds) must be picked up at the store for 29.95. Then requires a 138.95 charge to be picked up by the Truck "IF" the bag is properly located near the curb. $168.90 total.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? We come to you and do all the loading for $173 (3yds).