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Dumpster Sizes Front Loader Trucks Guidelines for Use

Dumpster Sizes

PSSI has one to eight cubic yard dumpsters for scheduled pick up service and one time events. They come in many styles: counterbalence, loading dock, etc. These can be used for general garbage or source separated recyclables such as corrugated cardboard. They can come with wheels or no wheels.

Picture of 6 cubic yard dumpster :

Picture of 3 cubic yard dumpster :



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Frontloader Trucks

To get an understanding of the space we need to deliver and service a frontloader dumpster, please take a look at the trucks. We need to be careful of overhead hazardous such as tree limbs and be sure we have clearance on both sides of the truck.

pictures of our frontloader trucks



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Guidelines for Use

The following are guidelines for the use of PSSI's frontloader dumpsters:
  • Material must not extend past the rim of the box. Overloaded boxes are the responsibility of the customer to correct. We will not empty overloaded boxes.

  • Service for frontloader dumpster is on a first-call first-service basis.

  • Please schedule services 24-hours in advance.

  • A non-use fee of $50.00 per week will be charged for all frontloader dumpsters not dumped in a seven day period.

  • No refrigerators, computer monitors, televisions, electronic waste or other items that require special handling or are not allowed to be landfilled by state law. We accept these items but they must be handled on an individual basis. They cannot be put in a debris box or dumpster. Please call our office for more information.

  • No hazardous waste or chemicals.

Restrictions : No large furniture items, tires, tree trunks, dirt, asphalt, rock, or concrete should be put into the frontloader dumpster. No hazardous waste or chemicals. No refrigerators, computer monitors, televisions, electronic waste or other items that require special handling or are not allowed to be landfilled by state law. We accept these items but they must be handled on an individual basis.

If you have any questions on the use of dumpsters, please call us at (650) 321-4236.

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