Question 1

Is Athens Dumpster Bag right for me?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!

Athens Dumpster Bags are a great cleanup solution for almost any project:
Remodeling
Home and garage cleanups
Landscaping projects
Moving preparation
The Bagster bag's ideal size and strength are  perfect for remodeling debris, household junk and yard waste. It's  larger than a regular garbage can, but more convenient than a metal dumpster, so it's a great choice for many different cleanup projects.

Have paint or hazardous materials to remove, we can handle that too with the Paint and Hazardous Materials Dumpster Bag.

We can also remove appliances, tires and mattresses, just let us know beforehand.

Question 2

Is Athens Dumpster Bag available in my area?

Accepted Answer

Athens Dumpster Bag is available to individuals and businesses in the following counties: Clarke, Oconee, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Greene, Oglethorpe. If you live in other surrounding counties, please contact us as we are quickly expanding our service area.

Question 3

What can I put in my dumpster bag?

Accepted Answer

Standard Dumpster Bag - We accept construction debris, household junk, and yard waste. We cannot accept anything toxic or hazardous in the Standard Dumpster bags. This  includes, but is not limited to, paint, oil, batteries, fluorescent  light bulbs or ballasts, appliances, electronics, food waste, railroad  ties, tires, medical waste, pesticides, chemicals, etc.

Paint and Hazardous Dumpster Bag - We can accept anything toxic or hazardous in Paint and Hazardous Materials bags. This  includes, but is not limited to, paint, oil, batteries, fluorescent  light bulbs or ballasts, appliances, electronics, food waste, railroad  ties, tires, medical waste, pesticides, chemicals, etc. Please let us know if you have things bigger than will fit in the bag like large tires, mattresses, appliances, etc. We can dispose of these, but additional fees may apply.

Question 4

How full can my dumpster bag be?

Accepted Answer

Standard Dumpster Bag - The Standard Dumpster bag can hold up to 3,500 lb. We can accept up to one cubic yard of heavy materials such as dirt, brick, rock, sod, concrete, sand,  asphalt, plaster, stucco, etc. For safety reason  will NOT collect a bag that is loaded with more than one cubic  yard of heavy debris. (Additional fees may apply if a scheduled  collection cannot be performed due to overloading.)

Paint and Hazardous Materials Bag - The Standard Dumpster bag can hold up to 1,600 lb.

Safety is our main priority when picking up and hauling your  bag. You can fill your bag with debris or waste up to the top of  the bag. For collection, the lifting straps must be able  to connect above the bag. (Additional fees may apply if your  scheduled collection cannot be performed due to overloading.)

Question 5

How much can a dumpster bag hold?

Accepted Answer

Great question! 
Our standard dumpster bag can hold up to 3,500 lbs. How much is that exactly?

47 sheets of drywall (4’ x 8’, ½” thick)
1,280 sq ft of hardwood flooring (¾” thick)
180 wood or metal wall studs
800-1,000 sq ft of roofing shingles
900 sq ft of carpet or tile
1 cubic yard of heavy materials like asphalt, brick, concrete, dirt, rock, sand, sod or stucco

Question 6

How do I purchase my dumpster bag?

Accepted Answer

Simple. Just visit our website, www.athensdumpsterbags.com, and you choose the bag that meets your needs. Once you purchase your bag, we will deliver it to your doorstep within 2 business days.

Question 7

How do I schedule pickup of my dumpster bag?

Accepted Answer

Scheduling is done at the same time you purchase your dumpster bag. Simply choose the time that is best for you and we will be there to do the rest.  Once you choose your date for scheduling, we will pick up and remove your dumpster bag within 5 business days.

Question 8

Do you pick up bags on the weekends?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We will pick up bags everyday of the week.  Once you schedule your pickup we will remove your back within 5 business days of the date you selected.

Question 9

Can I change my scheduled pickup date?

Accepted Answer

Of course you can! We want Athens Dumpster Bag to be the most convenient service for you.  If you determine you need to keep the bag a little longer or you filled the bag sooner than you thought you would, simply call or email us and let us know the new date you'd like the bag removed.  Just remember, we will pick up your bag within 5 days of the scheduled date.

Question 10

Where should I place the dumpster bag for pickup?

Accepted Answer

All Bags Must Be:

Placed on your property.
Placed at least 5 ft away from any structure or vehicle. Be clear of any overhead wires, trees, or structures.

Your  bag must be at least 5 ft from  any structures, fences, trees, vehicles, or other objects that may  obstruct collection or be damaged during collection. Your bag  must not be placed under any wires, trees, or overhead structures that  may obstruct collection or be damaged during collection.

KEEPING THE COLLECTION TRUCK ON THE STREET:  The center of the bag must be placed on your property no further  than 10 feet from the edge of the street.

DRIVING THE COLLECTION TRUCK ONTO YOUR  DRIVEWAY:  Your driveway must be at least 10-feet wide to accommodate  the collection truck. The center of the bag must be placed on your property no further than 10 feet from any  point on your driveway.

KEEPING THE COLLECTION TRUCK IN THE ALLEY:  The center of the bag must be placed on your property no further  than 10 feet from the alley.

Your bag must be placed on your  property only — not on public sidewalks, streets or other public  property. Our drivers must have  access to the bag through a gate or fence opening.  If you live  in a community with an HOA, we recommend checking with your HOA before  filling the bag.

Once you have started filling your bag, do not move it. Dragging your bag can cause damage and  weaken the bag. If your bag is damaged, we may not be able to collect your bag and additional fees will  apply.

Question 11

Can I use more than one dumpster bag at a time?

Accepted Answer

Of course! If your project requires larger capacity, you can use multiple bags at the same time. Our collection vehicles  can pick up multiple bags in one trip. Discounts may apply for  multiple bags collected at the same time and same address.

Question 12

Will the dumpster bags fill with water if it rains? Is it waterproof?

Accepted Answer

Our dumpster bags are not waterproof. Because it is a woven material, it will not hold water or protect anything from getting wet.

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