The Dumpster Co.- Your Complete Waste Removal Solution

Ever wondered what happens to your unwanted stuff after it leaves your property? Our fascinating exploration of The Dumpster Co. reveals a waste management approach that's anything but ordinary. Based in Jackson, Georgia, this locally-owned business is rewriting the rules of junk removal with an explicit commitment to keeping items out of landfills whenever possible.

We unpack the two distinct service options they offer: full-service junk removal and dumpster rental. The junk removal service stands out with its emphasis on professionalism—clean trucks, well-dressed crews, proper licensing and insurance—creating a trustworthy experience that starts at $390. For those who prefer the DIY approach, their dumpster rental service features innovative hook lift systems that place containers with precision, minimizing property damage. They offer 10, 15, and  20-yard hook lift dumpsters, engineered for optimal capacity and efficient placement on your property.

What truly distinguishes The Dumpster Co. is their environmental mindfulness. Rather than simply hauling items to the nearest landfill, they prioritize recycling centers and second-use stores, making disposal the last resort. This approach transforms a mundane service into something more meaningful—a way to handle your unwanted items responsibly. As we generate more stuff in our consumer-driven world, services like these offer a practical way to be environmentally conscious without sacrificing convenience. Next time you're facing a pile of unwanted items or planning a renovation, consider not just how to remove it, but where it might best end up. Your choice matters.

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to the Deep Dive.
Today we're getting intosomething pretty practical
Dealing with junk and waste.

Speaker 2 (00:06):
Yeah, something we all face eventually, right.

Speaker 1 (00:08):
Exactly.
We're taking a close look at acompany called the Dumpster Co.

Speaker 2 (00:11):
Yeah.

Speaker 1 (00:11):
We want to figure out what they do, what makes them
tick and maybe why they could bea good option for your next
project, whether it's big or,you know, just clearing some
clutter.

Speaker 2 (00:21):
And it's actually quite relevant understanding
these kinds of services junkremoval, dumpsters Well, it's
pretty crucial these days withhome projects and just managing
stuff.

Speaker 1 (00:30):
Yeah.

Speaker 2 (00:31):
And their approach.
It might surprise you a little.

Speaker 1 (00:34):
Okay, let's dive in then.
So who are they?
Yeah, the Dumpster Co isessentially a professional junk
removal company.
Right, we know their mainoffice is at 10 3rd Street,
suite 201 in Jackson, georgia.
And we know their main officeis at 10 3rd Street, suite 201
in Jackson, georgia, and theirnumber, if you need it, is
678-306-9993.
Key thing they're locally ownedand operated.

Speaker 2 (00:55):
That local aspect is interesting and it ties into
their main goal, which reallycaught my eye.
They explicitly state they wantmost of our items not end up in
our landfills.

Speaker 1 (01:04):
Okay, that's significant, so not just hauling
it away blindly.

Speaker 2 (01:06):
Exactly they're thinking about where it goes.
Could be recycling centers,maybe second-use stores or, as a
last resort, disposal stations.
It makes you think.
You know how does a servicelike this fit into the bigger
picture of managing waste moreresponsibly?

Speaker 1 (01:21):
Yeah, good question, and their services seem pretty
broad Total junk removal, wastemanagement, recycling services,
plus the dumpster side, truckingand rentals.
They also talk a lot aboutcustomer service trying to make
the rental process smooth andeasy.

Speaker 2 (01:36):
And they back that up with their service area.
They cover Jackson GA,obviously, but also a whole
bunch of surrounding towns.

Speaker 1 (01:43):
Like where specifically.

Speaker 2 (01:44):
Well, the list includes places like Locust
Grove, mcdonough, covington,conyers, madison, eatonton,
milledgeville, flavilla,jenkinsburg, hampton, griffin,
forsyth and Stockbridge too.

Speaker 1 (01:57):
Wow, okay, so a pretty wide net in that region.

Speaker 2 (01:59):
Yeah, definitely focused on serving that local
area extensively.

Speaker 1 (02:02):
All right, so we know who they are, what they stand
for.
Let's unpack the actualservices.
You mentioned two main thingsjunk removal and dumpster rental
.
Let's start with junk removal.
What does that look like fromtheir end?

Speaker 2 (02:20):
So junk removal is basically the full service
option.
They come, they pick up yourunwanted items.
They load them, they haul themaway, but what they really
emphasize is this idea of a newset of standards.
They're trying to move awayfrom that old image of you know.

Speaker 1 (02:30):
Just some guy with a pickup truck showing up.

Speaker 2 (02:32):
Exactly, they talk about having clean trucks, a
clean, well-dressed crew, properlicensing, insurance.
It's all about projectingprofessionalism.

Speaker 1 (02:41):
And how does that benefit you know, you, the
customer.

Speaker 2 (02:44):
Well, it translates to a service they describe as
trustworthy, fair and speedy,plus the licensing and insurance
thing that's important for yourprotection too Less risk.

Speaker 1 (02:53):
Makes sense.
And who is this service forHomes?
Yeah, businesses.

Speaker 2 (02:58):
Both actually.
They mention junk removal forhomes and companies, even
something called long-distanceapplications, though the details
weren't specific there.
They seem equipped forlarge-scale cleanup too,
residential or commercial, usingspecialty cleanup crews.

Speaker 1 (03:14):
Okay, and they were working during COVID-19.

Speaker 2 (03:16):
Yeah, they noted they operated as an essential
business, which suggestsreliability.

Speaker 1 (03:21):
And pricing you mentioned, trustworthy and fair.

Speaker 2 (03:24):
Right, they say pricing starts at $390, but and
this is key it varies based onthe item.
So what you're getting rid ofimpacts the cost.

Speaker 1 (03:32):
Good to know.

Speaker 2 (03:33):
Ultimately, the goal of this service is pretty clear
Just make it easier for peopleGet rid of stuff without you
having to do the heavy liftingor figure out disposal.
They provide the labor and themeans.

Speaker 1 (03:43):
Takes the hassle out of it.
Okay, so that's junk removal.
What about the other side,dumpster rental?
How's that different?

Speaker 2 (03:48):
Dumpster rental is more of a DIY approach, but with
their equipment they drop off adumpster at your place, right?
You fill it up yourself over afew days maybe no-transcript.

Speaker 1 (04:00):
So that seems ideal for like renovation projects.

Speaker 2 (04:03):
Yeah.

Speaker 1 (04:03):
Or maybe a big garage clean out you want to do over a
weekend.

Speaker 2 (04:06):
Exactly Home renovations, construction debris
, that big garage or basement.
Clear out any job where you'vegot ongoing debris and want a
container right there.

Speaker 1 (04:14):
Gotcha.
Now they get specific about thedumpsters themselves.
They mentioned hook, lift, rolloff dumpsters.
What's that about?

Speaker 2 (04:21):
Ah yeah, the hook lift system.
That's actually a good detail.
It's a type of truck systemthat lifts and places the
dumpster more precisely often,gentler, on driveways, compared
to older cable systems thatcould drag or scrape.

Speaker 1 (04:33):
Okay, so potentially less risk of damaging your
property.

Speaker 2 (04:36):
Potentially yeah.
And they give specs for onetype a 20 cubic yard hook lift
dumpster.
It's 16 feet long, 8 feet wideand 5 feet high.
Holds up to 2 tons of weight.

Speaker 1 (04:48):
Those dimensions are helpful for figuring out if it
fits and how much it holds.

Speaker 2 (04:52):
Definitely.
But just as important is whatyou can't put in them, right,
the restrictions.
What are those?
They're very clear no tires, nopaint, no chemicals, no
concrete, no dirt and nohazardous materials.

Speaker 1 (05:04):
And that's pretty standard right for safety and
environmental reasons.

Speaker 2 (05:06):
Absolutely.
Those things need specialhandling.
You can't just mix them withregular waste, heading
potentially towards a landfillor recycler.
It's about safety and followingregulations.

Speaker 1 (05:16):
Okay Now I also saw mention of mobile dumpsters.
Are those different?

Speaker 2 (05:20):
Yeah, it seems like another option they offer.
They list a 10-yard mobiledumpster holds about four pickup
truck loads.
They say then a 15-yard one,that's six pickup loads, and
another 20-yard mobile dumpsterholding eight pickup loads.

Speaker 1 (05:35):
So similar capacities , but maybe a different style or
delivery method.

Speaker 2 (05:39):
Could be.
What's really interesting,though, is they list the same
external dimensions for allthree of those mobile options 22
feet 9 inches long, 8 feet 3inches wide, 4 feet 4 inches
high.
Huh.

Speaker 1 (05:52):
So the internal volume changes, but the
footprint stays the same, seemslike it, which is, yeah, kind of
interesting.

Speaker 2 (05:58):
Gives you options based on volume needed without
needing more physical space forthe container itself.

Speaker 1 (06:02):
Okay, lots of options there.
So, moving beyond just theservices themselves, why might
you choose the dumpster companyover, say, another provider?
They talk about support andexpertise.

Speaker 2 (06:16):
Right, that expertise ties back to those new set of
standards.
We talked about theprofessional image, the clean
equipment, the trained crew.
It's about reliability, aboutthe professional image, the
clean equipment, the train crew.
It's about reliability, mm-hmm.
They also mention a protectionservice which sounds like they
take care ensuring cargo safetyduring transport.

Speaker 1 (06:32):
So careful handling, basically and they seem very
focused on the customerexperience.

Speaker 2 (06:38):
They say they want to provide the best dumpster
rental service and that theyvalue you as a customer yeah,
the goal seems to be efficiency,helping you get your project
done, whether you're a homeowneror business, as quickly as
possible.

Speaker 1 (06:49):
Does that check out with what people say?
Are there testimonials?

Speaker 2 (06:52):
There are.
We saw comments like best junkremoval services I've ever
received from my house.
Another one mentioned thembeing professional, helpful and
clean and, crucially, didn'tleave any traces to complain
about.

Speaker 1 (07:04):
Okay, so that suggests they follow through on
the clean, professional promise.

Speaker 2 (07:08):
It seems that way, yeah, connecting their stated
values to actual positivefeedback.

Speaker 1 (07:16):
All right.
So wrapping this up, what's thebottom line for someone
listening if you've got a bigclean-out, a renovation or just
stuff to get rid of?

Speaker 2 (07:21):
Well, the Dumpster Co looks like they offer a pretty
solid range of options, fromfull-service junk removal to
various dumpster sizes for DIYprojects.

Speaker 1 (07:30):
And the emphasis seems to be on making it easy,
professional and also wellresponsible, with that focus on
diverting waste from landfills.

Speaker 2 (07:39):
Exactly, and that, I think, leads to the bigger
takeaway, or maybe a questionfor you, the listener, to think
about.
Okay, as we all generate wellstuff, I think leads to the
bigger takeaway, or maybe aquestion for you, the listener,
to think about Okay, as we allgenerate well stuff, unwanted
items.
How can we use services likethese?
Not just because it'sconvenient, which it is, but as
a deliberate step towards beingmore environmentally conscious
about waste in our own lives?

Speaker 1 (08:00):
So it's more than just tossing junk.

Speaker 2 (08:02):
Right.
It's about making a mindfulchoice, choosing a service that
aligns with maybe trying to do abit better, diverting waste
when possible.
It's something to consider nexttime you're faced with a pile
of stuff you need gone.