Dumpster Rentals Adams County, PA

At Sourgum Waste, our pricing is always transparent and clearly stated on our website. You'll never deal with unexpected surcharges, hidden fees, or unexpected price increases.

How do we determine our dumpster rental pricing?

We take 3 factors into account: location, material type, and material weight.

Location

Our prices are location-dependent and vary by county and state. This is because each area may have different rules and regulations about waste flow, impacting the cost. The cost to rent a dumpster in Adams County PA is based on county rules and regulations.

Material Type

Different material types have different rates of disposal. At Sourgum Waste, we're committed to making sure you get the best price for your waste disposal and that all of your debris is disposed of in an environmentally-friendly manner, including recycling as much as possible by taking materials to appropriate disposal facilities.

Material Weight

Depending on the type of material you are disposing of, the cost of waste disposal may be dependent on the weight of the materials in the dumpster. When you order a dumpster, a discounted amount of weight is pre-purchased. If your dumpster rental exceeds that weight, you'll pay a prorated rate for excess weight above and beyond what you've already paid for. And don't worry- this is discussed during your rental process.

Recycling in Adams County

Adams County has a focus on environmental health and recycling, as demonstrated through the events and initiatives the county offers to encourage recycling.

How your recycling is sorted and disposed of is dependent on where you live. Some townships and boroughs allow single-stream recycling, where all recyclable items can be placed in one bin. Others require co-mingled recycling, where bottles and cans are placed into one bin and paper and cardboard into another. Check your township or borough's website for your exact specifications.

What Items Are Recyclable?

According to Adams County's website, the following items can be recycled and collected curbside:

• Aluminum Cans and Scrap

• Bi-metal (tin) cans

• Books

• Cardboard

• Clothing & Textiles

• Magazines

• Newspaper

• Paper (White, Colored, etc)

• Paper Bags

• Plastic Bottles #1 & #2

Plastic and glass containers should be rinsed, and lids/caps should be removed but you can leave the labels on. The paper must be kept clean and dry, and you do not need to remove cellophane windows. Depending on your town or city, you may need to stack them and tie with twine or place them in paper bags, but others may allow you to mix them with other recyclable items. Your municipality may require glass to be separated by color.

These items cannot be collected curbside but can be recycled at nearby stores:

• Plastic Shopping Bags

• Plastic Pots

• Batteries (Lithium, Button, NiCad, & Rechargeable Batteries)

• Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs)

What Items Cannot be Recycled?

According to Adams County's website, these are some items not allowed to be recycled:

• Paper coated in wax or plastic

• Cardboard Boxes coated in wax (ex: Produce Boxes)

• Plate Glass, Ceramics, Pottery, Milk White Glass

• Mirrors, Light Bulbs, Fluorescent Bulbs, Crystal

• Aluminum trays, ice cube trays, pie tins

• Storm doors, windows, and gutters, lawn furniture

For more information about recycling and a full list of what can and cannot be recycled, visit Adams County's Solid Waste and Recycling page.

How to Dispose of Hazardous Waste Disposal in Adams County

In Adams County, you may dispose of hazardous waste through the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program, which has designated sites throughout Adams County and the surrounding counties to receive and properly dispose of hazardous waste. Find more information on designated sites from the PA Department of Environmental Protection.

At Sourgum Waste, we put exceptional customer service, pricing transparency, and sustainability at the core of everything we do.

We believe the waste management industry is outdated and over-complicated. Waste flows and volumes have changed, and it's time for the industry to change too. Most other waste management companies have arbitrary pricing, take advantage of their customers, and don't have the proper customer support systems in place. If you can't order a dumpster online and no one picks up the phone, how are you supposed to move forward with your project?

The waste management industry also has a trash problem. As a whole, the industry leaves a large carbon footprint, and other companies refuse to step up and take steps to reduce this. But we will.

We are the odd man out, the only company that offers you multiple ways to book your rental has a customer service team available 7 days a week, and takes action with every rental to offset our carbon footprint.

If you're looking for an affordable, dependable waste management partner with a sustainable focus, Sourgum Waste is the only choice.

Every roll-off dumpster rental has a complimentary rental period. You can keep your dumpster for the entire rental period, or give us a call whenever you're done with it and we'll be there to haul it away. If you need to extend your rental period, that's easy with our daily flat rate pricing.

We also make communication easy. You can receive live text updates to track your dumpster delivery and haul away. You don't even need to be home when your dumpster is delivered or taken away! Just tell us when and where, and ensure the path to the dumpster is free of debris so the truck can get in and out. We take care of everything else!