Commerce Township Dumpster Company delivers roll-off containers to residential and commercial properties across Commerce Township, leaves them for the duration of your rental period, and hauls everything away when you call for pickup. That is the whole service, and it is straightforward by design. Homeowners running garage cleanouts, contractors clearing construction debris, and property managers handling unit turnovers all use the same basic process: a container arrives at your address, you load it on your schedule, and we pick it up when you are done. We serve Commerce Township and the surrounding Oakland County area for jobs of every size.
When the dumpster arrives, the real work can begin. Most of what comes out of a cleanout, remodel, or demolition job is accepted without issue: construction and demolition debris, household junk, furniture, drywall, flooring, roofing shingles, lumber, yard waste, and concrete all go in. Concrete and other heavy material do carry weight considerations, which we cover when you call.
A few categories cannot go in the container, and these are worth knowing before you start loading. Paint cans with liquid remaining, propane tanks, tires, electronics, appliances that contain refrigerants, and hazardous liquids all require separate disposal. If you are unsure about a specific item, ask when you call and we will give you a straight answer.
After pickup, material goes to a licensed transfer station. Recyclable content is separated where practical at the facility level. You are not responsible for sorting your load before it goes in.
We know how projects can shift, and rental periods are built to reflect that. The window is set when you book, and it is designed to match the pace of your job rather than push you to rush. If the work runs long, call before the pickup date and we will push the schedule out. Extensions are a normal part of the process.
For larger jobs, swap-outs are available. When a container fills before the work is finished, we schedule a second delivery so the job keeps moving without a gap. Pick the size. Pick the date. We handle everything else.
Before you start loading, it helps to understand what goes into the price. The quoted figure covers delivery to your address, the rental period, pickup when you call, and a weight allowance for the load. Three variables move the number: the size of the container, the length of the rental, and the total weight of what goes in.
The weight allowance is part of every quote. If the load comes in over that allowance, an overage applies to the final bill. We tell you what the allowance is when we give you the rate, so you know where the threshold sits before anything is scheduled.
We offer free, no-obligation dumpster quotes. Call, describe the job, and you get the rate on the phone before a delivery date is set. Ask what the quote covers and you get a plain answer.
Here is what most people get wrong about dumpster rentals: they wait until the last minute to think about placement. To commit to a delivery window, we need the address, the container size, when you want it on site, and where it will sit. That last detail matters more than people expect.
Placement depends on whether the container goes in the driveway, on a paved surface, or in the street or right-of-way. Surface type, available clearance, and access width all affect how the drop goes. Driveway access and overhead wires are worth mentioning when you book.
Street placement may require a permit depending on where you are in the municipality. Requirements vary by location and we confirm what applies at your address before delivery. We offer weekend and holiday delivery and pickup, so scheduling around a work week is not required.
Choosing the right dumpster size is easier than it sounds when you start with the job rather than the container list. Three things drive the decision: how much material you are moving, how dense it is, and how much room you have on site for the container.
A garage cleanout or single-room renovation typically fits a 10-yard container, which holds the same as roughly 4 pickup truck loads. A bathroom remodel or small deck removal might push you toward a 12-yard, the same as roughly 5 pickup truck loads, or a 15-yard at roughly 6 pickup truck loads if framing and subfloor are coming out too. A full kitchen gut, flooring removal across a whole floor, or a roofing tear-off on a mid-size home often lands in the 20-yard range, which holds the same as roughly 7 pickup truck loads.
Large-scale construction, full home cleanouts, and multi-room renovation projects tend to need a 30-yard, the same as roughly 11 pickup truck loads, or a 40-yard at roughly 15 pickup truck loads for the heaviest phases of commercial or demolition work.
For dense, heavy material like concrete, brick, or dirt, the lowboy is worth asking about. It is a separate container built around weight capacity rather than volume, suited to loads that would push a standard container over its weight limit before it is visually full. We confirm which option fits your material when you call.
Choosing the right container. Knowing what goes in. Figuring out where it sits. For a first-time renter, those are the questions that come up before anything else, and we answer all of them on the call. There is no assumption that you have done this before.
Remodeling and renovation callers usually have a clearer picture of what they need. A kitchen teardown, a bathroom remodel, a flooring removal across multiple rooms: these jobs generate a predictable volume of debris, and the conversation is mostly about confirming size and scheduling the window.
Contractors and property managers work differently. Construction debris, demolition waste, and estate or foreclosure cleanouts often run on tighter timelines and sometimes across multiple jobs. Recurring accounts and multi-job scheduling are available for those who need containers on a regular basis. Careful work that respects your property is how every job gets handled, regardless of scale. We're easy to work with.
Paint cans with liquid remaining, propane tanks, tires, electronics, appliances containing refrigerants, and hazardous liquids all require separate disposal and cannot go in the container. If you are unsure about a specific item, call before you load and we will give you a straight answer.
No. Asbestos-containing materials require specialized abatement and regulated disposal that falls outside standard dumpster rental. If your project involves suspected asbestos, that material needs to be handled separately before any debris goes in the container.
Whether a permit is required depends on where the container lands and which municipality governs that address. Requirements differ between Commerce Township and the individual city and township jurisdictions across Oakland County. We confirm what applies at your specific address before delivery.
Placing a container in the public right-of-way without a required permit can result in fines from the municipality and a forced removal of the container before your job is done. We confirm permit requirements at your address before delivery so that situation does not come up.
Placing boards or plywood under the container's contact points is a common way to distribute weight and reduce the chance of surface damage, particularly on asphalt driveways in warm weather. Let us know the surface type when you book and we can talk through what makes sense for your placement.
A container can sit on a lawn, but soft or wet ground increases the risk of rutting and surface damage, especially after the spring thaw when ground conditions in this area can shift quickly. We discuss surface conditions and placement options on the call before delivery is confirmed.
The fill line is the marked level at the top of the container walls, and material must not be loaded above it. An overfilled container cannot be transported safely, and loads that exceed the fill line may require on-site adjustment before pickup can happen.
Mattresses are generally accepted in a standard roll-off container. If you have a large volume of mattresses or are combining them with other bulky items, mention it when you call so we can confirm the right container size for the load.
Asphalt shingles are accepted and are one of the more common roofing materials we haul. Shingles are dense, so a container full of roofing material will hit its weight allowance faster than one filled with lighter debris. The weight allowance is part of your quote, and we factor material type into the size recommendation.
Weight allowances vary by container size and are stated as part of every quote. Call with your material type and estimated volume and we will confirm the allowance that applies to your rental before anything is scheduled.
An overage fee applies to the final bill for any weight above the stated allowance. We tell you the allowance when we give you the quote so you know where the threshold sits before you start loading.
A basement cleanout typically lands in the 15-yard to 20-yard range. A 15-yard holds the same as roughly 6 pickup truck loads and works for a moderately full basement, while a 20-yard at roughly 7 pickup truck loads gives more room if large furniture, shelving, or stored materials are coming out.
Call us, describe the job, and we walk you through size options and give you a price before anything is scheduled. There is nothing to figure out on your own before you pick up the phone.
Pick the size. Pick the date. We handle everything else.
Call Commerce Township Dumpster Company at (248) 955-1982 for a quote on your next project.
Whether you are clearing out a single room or demolishing a structure down to the slab, there is a container size that fits the volume and weight of your material. Rentals run from a compact 10-yard up to a 40-yard, with a lowboy option for dense, heavy debris that would push a standard container over its weight limit before it looks full. Call us with your project details and we will help you land on the right fit before anything is scheduled.
| Size | Measurements (LxWxH) | Volume | Weight Allowance | What It's Good For |
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| 10-Yard | 14' x 7.5' x 3.5' | 10 cubic yards, the same as roughly 4 pickup truck loads | 2 tons included |
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| 10-Yard Lowboy | 14' x 7.5' x 2' | 10 cubic yards at a lower profile, built for heavy material where weight is the limiting factor rather than volume | Up to 4 tons depending on material |
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| 12-Yard | 14' x 7.5' x 4' | 12 cubic yards, the same as roughly 5 pickup truck loads | 2 tons included |
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| 15-Yard | 16' x 7.5' x 4.5' | 15 cubic yards, the same as roughly 6 pickup truck loads | 2.5 tons included |
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| 20-YardMost Popular | 22' x 7.5' x 4.5' | 20 cubic yards, the same as roughly 7 pickup truck loads | 3 tons included |
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| 30-Yard | 22' x 7.5' x 6' | 30 cubic yards, the same as roughly 11 pickup truck loads | 4 tons included |
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| 40-Yard | 22' x 7.5' x 8' | 40 cubic yards, the same as roughly 15 pickup truck loads | 5 tons included |
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How does the rental period work and what happens if my project runs longer than expected?
The rental window is set when you book and is designed to match the pace of your job. If the work runs longer than expected, call us before the scheduled pickup date and we will extend the rental. Extensions are a normal part of the process and we handle them on the phone without requiring you to start over.
Do I need to be home when the dumpster is delivered or picked up?
You do not need to be present as long as we have clear placement instructions before the delivery. When you book, tell us exactly where the container should go, including any access details, surface type, and clearance concerns. For pickup, you just call when you are ready and we schedule the haul-away from there.
Free No-Obligation Quotes
Call with your project details and we give you the rate on the phone before anything is scheduled. There is nothing to figure out on your own before you pick up the phone.
What does the quoted price include?
The rate we give you on the phone covers delivery to your address, the agreed rental period, pickup when you call, and a weight allowance for the load. We tell you what the weight allowance is when we quote the price so you know where the threshold sits before you start loading. If the load comes in over that allowance, an overage applies to the final bill, and we explain that up front.
What is a lowboy and when does it make sense over a standard container?
A lowboy is a separate container built around weight capacity rather than volume. It sits lower to the ground, which makes loading heavy material easier, and it is designed for loads like concrete, brick, and dirt that would hit the weight limit of a standard container before the container looks anywhere near full. If your project involves dense debris, ask about the lowboy when you call and we will confirm whether it is the right fit for your material.
How do I estimate the right container size based on the type of debris I am hauling?
Start with the material, not the container list. Light debris like furniture, household junk, and drywall takes up volume without adding much weight, so a larger container is usually fine. Dense material like concrete, roofing shingles, and soil hits weight limits faster than it fills the box, which means a smaller container or a lowboy is often the better call. When you describe your project on the phone, we factor in both volume and material type before recommending a size.
Flexible Scheduling and Rental Periods
We offer weekend and holiday delivery and pickup, and rental periods are built to match the pace of your job. If the work runs long, call us and we extend the window.
Can I load the container right up to the top?
Material must not be loaded above the fill line, which is the marked level at the top of the container walls. A load that sits above the fill line cannot be transported safely and may need to be adjusted on site before we can pick it up. If you are getting close to the top and still have debris to move, call us about a swap-out or an upgrade in container size before the pickup is scheduled.
How does a swap-out work when the container fills before the job is done?
When a container fills before the work is finished, we schedule a second delivery so the job keeps moving. We pick up the full container and drop a fresh one at your address. Call us as soon as the first container is close to capacity and we will work out the timing so there is no gap in your project.
What is the best way to prevent damage to my driveway during the rental?
Surface type matters, and asphalt in warm weather is the most vulnerable. Placing boards or plywood under the container's contact points distributes the weight and reduces the chance of surface damage. Let us know the surface type and conditions when you book, and we will talk through what makes sense for your specific placement before the container is dropped.
Honest Advice on the Right Size
We ask about your material type and project scope before recommending a container, because the wrong size in either direction costs you time and money.
Are there items that require separate disposal outside of a standard rental?
Yes. Paint cans with liquid remaining, propane tanks, tires, electronics, appliances containing refrigerants, and hazardous liquids all require separate disposal and cannot go in the container. Asbestos-containing materials also fall outside standard dumpster rental and require professional abatement before any debris goes in. If you are unsure about a specific item, call before you load and we will give you a straight answer.
Can I place heavy debris like concrete and roofing shingles in a standard container?
Concrete and roofing shingles are accepted, but both are dense materials that hit weight allowances faster than lighter debris. The weight allowance is part of every quote, and we factor material type into the size recommendation when you call. For large volumes of concrete, brick, or soil, the lowboy is often the more practical option because it is built around weight capacity rather than volume.
Call us at (248) 955-1982 and we will walk you through the size options, confirm the weight allowance, and give you a price before a delivery date is set.
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