Imagine you're in the middle of that big home renovation and you have a nice, big roll-off dumpster at your disposal. Everything's going swimmingly until, suddenly, you find your dumpster has filled up quicker than expected and you have loads of debris left over.

Knowing how to fill up your dumpster in the most efficient manner possible keeps you from wasting time and money on an additional pickup. The following offers some helpful tips you can use to maximize your roll-off dumpster's limited space.

Flat Items Go First

Baseboards, old drywall, wooden beams and other relatively flat items should always be discarded first so that they end up at the bottom of the dumpster. These and other flat items can get a bit awkward to dispose of if you're forced to sit them on top of other debris.

If possible, it's a good idea to stack these items in a neat and orderly fashion and sit them to one side of the dumpster. Doing so will leave plenty of space for other materials that are in need of disposal, plus it'll help you make the most of the limited dumpster space you have on hand.

Break It Down

The art of efficiently filling a dumpster involves breaking everything that goes in it into smaller, more manageable pieces. This is especially true if you're throwing away items that have awkward shapes or lots of space-wasting pockets.

Don't be afraid to break down materials that can be broken down. For instance, long pieces of lumber can be cut down into more manageable pieces, while old moldings and tile can be broken up into pieces. Old furniture can be broken down with the help of a handy screwdriver or, if you don't mind the workout, a few unyielding blows from a sturdy sledgehammer.

It's even better if you can bag these items – just be sure to deal with the air pockets that garbage bags inevitably form. Putting a few holes in the tops of the tied bags can help deflate them a bit.

Reuse and Recycle

If you happen to have any materials that can be reused or recycled, don't waste them by tossing them in the dumpster. Instead, sort through all of your recyclable materials and take them to the nearest scrapyard or recycling center. Not only does it help free up dumpster space that could be used for other debris, but you'll also gain a few bucks for your troubles.

As for your potentially reusable goods, you can just set these aside as you figure out new uses for them. For instance, you can turn that old door into a coffee table that serves as a stylish and unique conversation piece for your guests. Old furniture, or even building materials that are in reasonably good shape, can be refinished and repurposed in other renovation projects.

Make Use of Those Empty Spaces

Even the most efficient fill-up is bound to leave behind a few unwanted pockets, especially if you have bulky items that just can't be broken down. Filling up these leftover spaces is essential for maximizing your roll-off dumpster's capacity.

Remember those bagged items from before? You can fill in those pockets by stuffing them with bagged debris. If you're tossing out old furniture with drawers, you can fill those with bagged debris prior to tossing them.

Speaking of debris, it's a good idea to load loose debris last. In most cases, smaller debris will find its way into those little corners of your efficiently stacked dumpster. This helps fill in those areas that are tough to stuff bagged debris into.

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