Frequently Asked Questions

You can rent a portable restroom for as long as you need it. Whether you need it for a day or a week, we can accommodate your needs.

The number of portable restrooms you need will depend on the number of people attending your event. You should aim to have one restroom for every 50-75 people.

A dumpster’s height differs depending on the size and type of container you rent. A standard 20-yard dumpster from Piedmont Disposal is 4.5′ tall.

Yes, each roll-off dumpster does have a weight limit. Typically, a 20-yard dumpster can hold up to 6,000 pounds. A 30-yard dumpster can hold between 7-10,000 pounds, and a 40-yard dumpster can hold up to 12,000 pounds.

Common dumpster sizes range from 17-22 feet, depending on the scope of the project you’re working on.

Recycling reduces waste disposal costs, can generate revenue from recyclable materials, and may provide tax incentives. Piedmont Disposal assists clients in converting waste streams into cost savings through efficient recovery programs.

When your dumpster is delivered to your home or business, there are dumpster safety rules that need to be followed.  Some things like for example car batteries, tires, refrigerators etc. cannot be placed in our dumpsters to help protect our environment.


There are many items that should not be disposed of in a dumpster. Most of these items have the potential to contaminate the environment or pose a health hazard. Some of these items include:

  • Automotive
  • Tires
  • Oil
  • Fuel and fluids
  • Batteries
  • Home & Office
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Cleaning products
  • Partially full aerosol cans
  • Mercury containing bulbs
  • Refrigerators
  • Hot water tanks
  • Mattresses
  • Paints, lacquers & stains
  • Adhesives, glues & epoxy
  • Inks/resins
  • Refrigerants & refrigerant containing products
  • Asbestos containing products & materials
  • Stumps
  • Pesticides
  • Contaminated soil or absorbents
  • Railroad ties
  • Industrial drums & manufacturing by-products
  • Petroleum refining & chemical manufacturing wastes
  • Other Hazardous Waste
  • Food waste
  • Biohazardous or infectious waste such as medical needles & bandages
  • Highly flammable products or accelerants
  • Toxic and corrosive waste
  • Radioactive waste

Industries such as printing, packaging, retail, manufacturing, and distribution centers greatly benefit. Piedmont Disposal tailors recycling plans to meet the specific materials and regulatory requirements of each industry.

One type of dumpster that you will find on many job sites is what’s known as a roll-off dumpster which comes in many sizes.  A roll-off dumpster is constructed with heavy steel rails running along the length of the dumpster, allowing massive amounts of weight to be picked up by a cable hoist attached to a truck.  This allows waste to be carried at one time in one dumpster.  Here at Piedmont Disposal & Recycling, we have roll-off dumpsters ranging from 20-yard dumpsters up to 40-yard dumpsters. All of which are 22ft. In length.

Commercial recycling involves the collection, processing, and reuse of waste materials produced by businesses, manufacturers, and retail operations. This encompasses items such as paper, cardboard, plastics, and packaging materials. Piedmont Disposal provides tailored recycling programs to assist businesses in reducing landfill waste and enhancing sustainability.