In Ladson, look for a local dumpster company that answers the phone, sizes heavy loads right, explains what goes in and adjusts the timing. Family Trash rents dumpsters from James Island for home projects and construction dumpster rental in Charleston, and Ladson is one of the towns Tony delivers to. This post lists the questions to ask any dumpster company before you book in Ladson, and how Family Trash answers each one.
Can you reach a person when you call?
Call a company before you book and see who picks up. At Family Trash, Tony's wife Toni and his sister-in-law Tracy answer the phone during the day, and Tony answers after hours. You can also text (843) 800-0689 with your address and a photo of the spot you have in mind.
A person on the phone helps most when a job changes partway through. You decide to pull more flooring than you planned, or rain delays the work. You call and explain the change, and Toni or Tracy passes it to Tony. He does every delivery and pickup himself, so he sets the new date.
Tony also speaks Spanish, Portuguese and Italian, and he calls Spanish-speaking callers back himself.
Who brings the dumpster and confirms the spot?
Ask whether the company confirms the drop spot before the truck comes. Family Trash takes online orders in about two minutes, and Tony calls every one of them to go over the address, the size and where the dumpster should sit. If you would rather talk first, call or text and book that way.
For the spot itself, look at your driveway before you call. Measure from the garage door to the street, note any low branches or wires over the driveway, and check where the truck can turn in. Text a photo of the driveway before delivery day, and we can sort out the placement from it.
If your neighborhood has a homeowners association, read its rules on dumpsters and give the dates to the board if the rules ask for that.
Does the company help you pick the right size?
The right size depends on what you are throwing away, not only how much. A good company asks about the material first, then the amount, and tells you how much weight comes with each size.
Family Trash rents four sizes. The 7-yard is for heavy clean loads, covered below. The 13-yard dumpster fits a garage, one or two rooms, a bathroom or a small kitchen, and it includes 1 ton and 5 days. A full kitchen, several rooms or flooring across a few rooms goes in the 17-yard, which includes 1.5 tons and 5 days. A full renovation, a new build, or a house plus the garage and yard goes in the 22-yard, with 2 tons and 7 days. The dumpster size guide lays them out side by side.
How does the company handle heavy loads?
Heavy material needs its own plan. Soil, dirt, concrete and brick go in the low 7-yard dumpster. A load of clean concrete or dirt goes to a recycle plant, so it carries no overweight charge and you can load it to the rim. If wood or trash ends up in that load, it goes to the landfill instead and is charged by weight, and Tony goes over this when he drops the dumpster off.
Shingles are heavy too. A small shingle roof goes in the 13, and a bigger roof goes in the 17 or the 22. Ask any company how it handles roofing weight before you book a tear-off.
Does the company give clear answers about what goes in?
Ask the question plainly and see whether you get a plain answer. Tony takes almost everything, paint included, and he asks about your project when he calls to confirm an online order. If something in your pile makes you unsure, ask about it when you book.
How flexible is the rental time?
Ask how many days come with the rental and what happens if the job runs long. With Family Trash, the 7, 13 and 17 come with 5 days and the 22 comes with 7. If the job runs past that, call and we'll add days. Some customers keep one for a few weeks on a remodel.
What does the price cover for a Ladson delivery?
Ask every company what the price covers, and ask about distance. With Family Trash, the rental price covers delivery, pickup and disposal. Weight over the included tons is covered in your booking terms, and our page on dumpster rental cost in Charleston explains what goes into the price.
Ladson is north of the city, so distance matters here. Family Trash has no fuel fee within 25 miles of James Island and adds a fuel fee past 25 miles, out to about 40 miles. Enter your Ladson address in the online booking, or call, and you will see the price for that address.
What can you take yourself, and what goes in the dumpster?
Ladson sits near where Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties meet, so check which county your address is in before you plan a drop-off. For addresses in Charleston County, the county lists its recycling and convenience center locations, which work well for cardboard and recyclables you sort out of the pile.
The county landfill handles construction debris differently. Charleston County's landfill and garbage page says "The Bees Ferry Landfill does not accept construction and demolition waste from private or commercial haulers." For remodel and demo debris, a roll-off at the house is the simpler route.
Is the company licensed, insured and local?
Ask before you book. Tony started Family Trash in 2023, has lived in Charleston about 40 years, and the company is licensed and insured. The office is at 1471 Folly Road on James Island. Family Trash is family-owned: Tony drives the truck, and his family answers the phone.
Questions about renting a dumpster in Ladson
Is Ladson inside the Family Trash delivery area?
Yes. Ladson is one of the towns we serve. Enter your address in the booking to see whether the fuel fee applies.
Can a contractor in Ladson get a swap on a longer build?
Yes. Call or text when the load is level with the top edge, and Tony swaps it for an empty one. Contractors use the 17 or the 22.
Who do I talk to if something changes in the middle of the job?
Call or text (843) 800-0689. Toni or Tracy answer during the day, and Tony answers after hours.
Which size fits brush and storm limbs in Ladson?
The 13 fits a big trim. Storm-scale debris goes in the 17 or the 22. Brush is light for its size but takes up room, so describe the pile and we'll suggest a size.
When you are ready, call or text (843) 800-0689 and talk through your Ladson job.
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