Retail dumpster guide

Grocery Stores

Produce boxes, pallets and wrap every day. Remodels add refrigeration and fixtures, which need a plan.

Grocery stores run on cardboard and pallets. Produce, dairy and dry goods all arrive in boxes, and most of those boxes are gone by the end of the day.

Remodels are a different job. Shelving, flooring and ceiling material come out in bulk, and refrigerated cases need to be handled separately because cooling equipment holds refrigerant that must be removed by a certified technician first.

Food waste is the other thing to plan for. Spoiled perishables can cause odor and handling problems in a roll-off, so talk to us before they go in.

Questions people ask

Can an old refrigerated case go in the dumpster?

Not until the refrigerant has been removed by a certified technician. Call us and we will explain what we need before the case goes in.

Can food waste go in the dumpster?

Call first. Spoiled food can cause odor and handling problems, so we will talk through the load before we agree to it.

What size dumpster does a grocery store need?

Most stores do well with a 20 or 30 yard for projects. A remodel of a full store may need a 40.

Can you deliver around store deliveries?

Tell us when trucks are unloading and when the dock is quiet. We plan the drop around your schedule.

Questions about your store? Call or text (408) 825-4838.