About RentADumpsterGuide.com
We help homeowners and contractors find trustworthy local dumpster rental companies. No brokers, no middlemen—just direct connections to haulers who own their trucks.
Our Mission
- Connect renters directly with local haulers who own their equipment
- Provide transparent pricing data across 50+ US markets
- Help consumers avoid broker markups and hidden fees
- Educate first-time renters on sizes, costs, and what to expect
- Vet companies for reliability, pricing transparency, and service quality
Our Story
RentADumpsterGuide.com was founded in 2020 after our founder, Mike Thompson, spent 15 years working in the waste management industry and saw firsthand how confusing and frustrating dumpster rental could be for consumers.
The problem? Most people rent a dumpster once or twice in their lifetime. They don't know what size they need, what it should cost, or how to tell a local hauler from a broker who'll mark up the price 40%.
We built this site to change that. Every guide, tool, and recommendation is designed to help you rent smarter—get the right size, pay a fair price, and work directly with the company that shows up at your house.
Our approach is simple: We research local markets, talk to haulers, and publish what we learn. We don't take payments from companies to be listed, and we don't run a brokerage. We're an information resource, not a middleman.
Our Editorial Team
Mike Thompson
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Milwaukee, WI
Mike spent 15 years in the waste management industry before founding RentADumpsterGuide.com. He's reviewed over 500 dumpster rental companies and personally overseen thousands of residential cleanouts. His mission: help homeowners avoid the pricing traps and broker runarounds he saw too often in the industry.
Credentials:
- Former Regional Manager, Waste Connections
- 15 years waste management experience
- SWANA Certified Professional
Sarah Chen
Environmental Compliance Editor
Chicago, IL
Sarah brings a decade of environmental consulting experience to our team. She specializes in helping readers navigate disposal regulations, recycling requirements, and hazardous waste rules. Her goal is to make complex compliance topics simple and actionable.
Credentials:
- MS Environmental Science, UW-Madison
- Former EPA Region 5 Consultant
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
James Rodriguez
Local Markets Analyst
Madison, WI
James researches dumpster rental pricing and availability across 50+ US markets. He maintains our pricing database and identifies the best local haulers in each region. His data-driven approach helps readers understand true market rates.
Credentials:
- BA Economics, Northwestern University
- Former pricing analyst, Republic Services
- Surveyed 1,000+ dumpster companies
Our Editorial Standards
Research-Based Content
Every pricing figure, size recommendation, and company insight is based on real market research. We survey haulers, analyze pricing data, and verify information before publishing.
No Pay-for-Play
Companies cannot pay to be listed or recommended. Our directory is built through research, not advertising dollars. We disclose any affiliate relationships.
Regular Updates
Pricing and availability change constantly. We update our market data quarterly and revise guides when industry practices change.
Expert Review
All content is reviewed by team members with direct industry experience. We don't publish advice we wouldn't follow ourselves.
Get In Touch
Have questions about our research? Want to contribute expertise? We'd love to hear from you.