Affordable Dumpster Haul for All
In the early beginnings of Affordable Dumpsters, an article was ran in the Columbus Dispatch back in the 90”s showing how and why Affordable Dumpsters was started.
Article/Photo from
1995 Columbus Dispatch
Many wonder how we began doing business in the trash industry.We were featured in the Metro section of the Columbus Dispatch on 9/21/1992, and that really describes how we began.
Written by Mark D. Somerson: Most folks would wince if they saw a stack of rotting wood behind their garage or a basement piled high with junk. Not Becky and Dave Orrell. To them, heaps of rubbish meant tuition payments for three children.
The Orrells, own and operate Becky and Dave's Reliable Hauling, a business that has been operating for 18 years, and has made it on the motto, "Call today, haul today. I love this work," said Mr. Orrell, 43. "Hauling is a poor man's work, but you meet a lot of interesting people, and every job is different." Although the Orrells have cultivated their business into a $20,000 annual sideline to Mr. Orrell's primary income, the work was born out of necessity.
"About 18 years ago, I was working for another factory, bought a little house, new car, new furniture, and we had a baby,'" he said. "Then I lost my job, and we weren't making enough to pay the bills." Then, Mrs. Orrell announced she needed a vacuum cleaner. "I went out, driving and saw one sitting in someone's weekly trash," Mr. Orrell said. "It worked just fine, and I began trash-picking." That led to more finds. "People would stop me and say they had more stuff in the garages or basements that I could have," he said. "I found out that people wanted to pay me to haul their stuff."
The Orrells plunked down $150 for an old blue pickup, and a business was born... hauling away from people's homes, the junk that the large trash companies wouldn't haul. In those early days, that meant refrigerators, tires, sofas; you name it.
Written by Mark D. Somerson: Most folks would wince if they saw a stack of rotting wood behind their garage or a basement piled high with junk. Not Becky and Dave Orrell. To them, heaps of rubbish meant tuition payments for three children.
The Orrells, own and operate Becky and Dave's Reliable Hauling, a business that has been operating for 18 years, and has made it on the motto, "Call today, haul today. I love this work," said Mr. Orrell, 43. "Hauling is a poor man's work, but you meet a lot of interesting people, and every job is different." Although the Orrells have cultivated their business into a $20,000 annual sideline to Mr. Orrell's primary income, the work was born out of necessity.
"About 18 years ago, I was working for another factory, bought a little house, new car, new furniture, and we had a baby,'" he said. "Then I lost my job, and we weren't making enough to pay the bills." Then, Mrs. Orrell announced she needed a vacuum cleaner. "I went out, driving and saw one sitting in someone's weekly trash," Mr. Orrell said. "It worked just fine, and I began trash-picking." That led to more finds. "People would stop me and say they had more stuff in the garages or basements that I could have," he said. "I found out that people wanted to pay me to haul their stuff."
The Orrells plunked down $150 for an old blue pickup, and a business was born... hauling away from people's homes, the junk that the large trash companies wouldn't haul. In those early days, that meant refrigerators, tires, sofas; you name it.
Frequently Asked Questions for Dumpster Rentals
Disclaimers
Driveways and Parking Areas
Customers are responsible for where the trailer is to be placed. Customers are also responsible to plan for sufficient room for parking of the trailer. We do not allow for parking of trailers on streets or sidewalks. We are not responsible for any property damages such as lawns, fences, and shrubbery.
Customers are responsible for where the trailer is to be placed. Customers are also responsible to plan for sufficient room for parking of the trailer. We do not allow for parking of trailers on streets or sidewalks. We are not responsible for any property damages such as lawns, fences, and shrubbery.
Delivery Times and Guarantees
Delivery can be scheduled Monday through Friday. Because of weather conditions, traffic conditions, or other conditions outside of our control, we can not guarantee specific delivery times. We provide "Same Day" delivery as long as the order has been processed by 12:00pm EDT.
Delivery can be scheduled Monday through Friday. Because of weather conditions, traffic conditions, or other conditions outside of our control, we can not guarantee specific delivery times. We provide "Same Day" delivery as long as the order has been processed by 12:00pm EDT.
"Call today... Haul today"
Dumpster Tips
Placement on a Public Right-of-Way
- We do NOT place the dumpster is on a public roadway or right-of-way.
- Customer affirms that any right-of-way provided by the customer for the roll-off container is sufficient to bear the weight of all contractors’ equipment and vehicles required to perform the contracted service. The customer assumes all liabilities for damages to private driving surfaces, pavement or road surfaces, lawn and entire container placement site. We are not responsible for any damages to any private pavement or accompanying subsurface of any route necessary to perform the services contained herein and shall not be responsible for overhead objects such as electrical wire, overhanging rooflines or leaves, trees, etc.
- Dumpster Placement
- Make sure that the driver will have plenty of room to drop off and pick up the dumpster . No vehicles or other material can be blocking the dumpster.
Dry Run Charge
Do not block the container the day of pick-up and please allow enough room for a safe pick-up. If the pick-up date of your debris box needs to change, you must call our office 24 hours before scheduled pick-up date. If driver tries to pick-up box and is not able to due to a schedule change or if blocked, a minimum $50 Dry Run fee will be charged. A relocation fee of $50 will be charged for moving the container on site.
Do not block the container the day of pick-up and please allow enough room for a safe pick-up. If the pick-up date of your debris box needs to change, you must call our office 24 hours before scheduled pick-up date. If driver tries to pick-up box and is not able to due to a schedule change or if blocked, a minimum $50 Dry Run fee will be charged. A relocation fee of $50 will be charged for moving the container on site.
Use of Equipment
Customer is responsible for any loss or damage resulting from your handling of our dumpster, except for normal wear and tear. Customer will not move or alter the dumpster and will take reasonable precautions to prevent others from doing the same. Customer will use the dumpster box only for its intended purpose.
Customer is responsible for any loss or damage resulting from your handling of our dumpster, except for normal wear and tear. Customer will not move or alter the dumpster and will take reasonable precautions to prevent others from doing the same. Customer will use the dumpster box only for its intended purpose.
