A dumpster is a movable waste container designed to be brought and taken away by a special collection vehicle, or to a bin that a specially designed garbage truck lifts, empties into its hopper, and lowers, on the spot.[1][2] The word is a generic trademark of Dumpster, an American brand name for a specific design. Generic usage of skip, or wheelie bin may be used in other English speaking countries.[3][4]
The word "dumpster", first used commercially in 1936,[5] came from the Dempster-Dumpster system of mechanically loading the contents of standardized containers onto garbage trucks, which was patented by Dempster Brothers in 1935.[6][7] The containers were called Dumpsters, a blending of the company's name with the word dump. The Dempster Dumpmaster, which became the first successful front-loading garbage truck that used this system, popularized the word.
The word dumpster has had at least three trademarks associated with it by Dempster Brothers,[8][9][10] but today it is often used as a genericized trademark. All three trademarks have since either been expired or cancelled.[11]
A dumpster is sometimes considered synonymous with a skip.[4] However, there are functional differences between them. A skip is intended to be loaded onto a vehicle and transported to another location. Dumpsters, on the other hand, have their contents emptied into a special vehicle, and are seldom moved from their locations.[12]
Most dumpsters are emptied by front-loading garbage trucks. These trucks have large prongs on the front which are aligned and inserted into arms or slots on the dumpster. Hydraulics lift the prongs and the dumpster, eventually flipping the dumpster upside-down and emptying its contents into the garbage truck's hopper (storage compartment). Other dumpsters are smaller and are emptied by rear-loading trucks. Dumpsters are typically emptied outside of peak traffic hours.[12] The frequency at which dumpsters are emptied varies from community to community, often ranging from daily to weekly, depending on the volume of trash generated.[13]
Many businesses, apartment buildings, schools, offices, and industrial sites have one or more dumpsters, generally ranging from 0.5 to 8 cubic yards (0.38 to 6.12 m3), to store the waste that they generate.[14][15]
In the United States, 96-US-gallon (0.36 m3) dumpsters (also known as "roll carts" or "toters") are used by small businesses and homes where a normal bin would be too small, but a regular dumpster would be too large. These are emptied by rear-loading trucks or by side-loading trucks purpose-built for emptying roll carts of this and smaller sizes.[17]
Roll-offs, sometimes called roll-off dumpsters or containers or open-top dumpsters or containers, are larger dumpster trailers ranging from 10 to 45 cubic yards (7.6 to 34.4 m3) and are used at demolition sites, clean-outs, renovations, construction sites, factories, and large businesses. These containers are normally carried by very large trucks with hydraulic arms which load and unload the containers with ease, thus allowing these trucks to place these containers in a relatively unobtrusive position.
Roll-off dumpsters are available in a variety of sizes to fit different situations. The size needed will generally depend on three factors: volume of material, type of material, and location or placement of the dumpster. For example, heavy materials like bricks or stones should be placed in smaller dumpsters so the loaded container does not exceed weight limits for transportation.
Dumpster diving involves persons voluntarily climbing into a dumpster to find valuables, such as discarded metal scrap, or simply useful items, including food and used clothing. It can also be a method of investigation (e.g., looking for discarded financial records, private papers, or evidence of a crime). Going through garbage containers that are not strictly speaking dumpsters is nevertheless often referred to as dumpster diving.
Most of the pollution reaching Puget Sound is carried there in stormwater runoff. Uncovered and leaking dumpsters can cause pollutants like chemicals, bacteria, and organic matter to end up in stormwater runoff. Rainwater mixed with trash can leak out and spill onto impervious surfaces that drain to the stormwater system when dumpsters are serviced.
The focus of the Dumpster Lid Campaign is to keep dumpster lids shut to protect surface water quality. The target audience is commercial businesses. This webpage documents the social marketing process to plan, launch, and evaluate the 2021 Dumpster Lid Pilot phase as well as ongoing efforts for broadscale implementation.
A dumpster permit is required for the temporary placement of a dumpster within the Montgomery County public right-of-way. This ensures the dumpster will be placed in an acceptable location that does not endanger or interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic. The permit requires the placement of warning devices like traffic cones, reflectors, or barricades to alert motorists and pedestrians. The permit will be valid for six months.
Drawings and documents may be submitted electronically using the DPS eServices system or may be submitted in person at DPS offices during normal business hours. If submitted electronically, you must follow the ePlans Submittal Requirements for Miscellaneous Permits. When submitting paper plans, the applicant must include two copies of the plans showing the dumpster placement and placement of warning devices such as traffic cones or barricades needed to alert motorists and pedestrians. Please visit our eServices page to learn about performing tasks electronically.
Any dumpster larger than 6 cubic yards shall require a permit from the Fire Prevention Bureau (527 CMR 19.1.1). Permits are available online by following this link LFD permits, click on fire department permits, create an account, and fill out application for dumpster permit. You are required to submit dumpster company contact info and a plot plan of proposed dumpster placement as well.
Per City Code; all persons, contractors, and other agencies must obtain a Dumpster/Container Permit to place a dumpster, trailer, container, or other such structures on public property, thereby making parking spaces or other public areas unavailable for use. This permit must be approved by the Traffic Engineering Division and other applicable City Departments prior to the placement of the dumpster or container on City right-of-way. The application for the permit must be submitted to Traffic Engineering at 20 Interchange Drive, emailed or faxed to (912) 525-1535. Call (912) 651-6600 for more information.
Application Process
After receipt of the completed application form and application fee, the Traffic Engineering Department shall review and process the application in a period of no more than four working days. The site may be inspected to ensure that the placement of the dumpster or container will not impact the safe and efficient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The Fire Marshall and Sanitation Bureau will also review the location to ensure that it will not impact Emergency or Sanitation operations. In the event that the requested site is not found appropriate for the placement of the dumpster or container, an alternate site will be recommended and coordinated with the applicant.
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Dumpster and Pod permits impacting the City streets are issued year-round. During winter months if there is a snow storm, permitted dumpsters will require removal off site at the permittee's expense. It is the discretion of the City Engineer's Office to take action if no action is taken by the permittee. If a street has been paved within the last five (5) years, the street is under Moratorium and additional requirements will be applied to the dumpster permit to avoid any damage to the new street surface.
A permit is required to locate a dumpster or storage container in public view in front of your property in the City of New Orleans. Depending on the details of your work, you may need other permits to comply with the building, electrical, and mechanical codes of the City.
Neighborhood dumpster days (formerly "neighborhood clean-ups") are free disposal drop-off services provided to neighborhoods in Richmond. Residents may drop off disposable items to dumpster locations in their neighborhood at no cost. Dumpster days are drop off only and do not include curbside collection services, except for seniors and residents with disabilities.
Neighborhood dumpster days begin at 8:00 am and end at 12:00 pm or when all dumpsters are full. Dumpsters are usually placed at 1-4 locations in your neighborhood. Events are held on Saturdays in the spring, summer, and fall. The City of Richmond is pleased to announce that starting in 2022, neighborhood councils will receive at least one dumpster day each year rather than every other year.
Because dumpster days are neighborhood specific rather than citywide, the dumpster day schedule is not published widely. Contact your neighborhood council to inquire about your neighborhood's upcoming dumpster day.
Curbside pickup is available for seniors and residents with disabilities only. Eligible residents must contact the Abatement Division to request this service before 12:00 pm on the Wednesday prior to the dumpster day. Up-to-date contact information is included in the flier that is mailed to your household.
Curbside pickup services will take place on the Friday prior to the dumpster day from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. Pickups are limited to no more than one pickup truckload per eligible household. Identification will be checked at the time of pickup.
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