How plywood, pads and smart placement protect concrete, asphalt, pavers and lawns from the weight of a loaded container.
A loaded dumpster puts a lot of weight on two narrow rails, and that weight can scratch concrete, dent soft asphalt, crack old slabs or rut a lawn. The fix is simple: spread the weight with plywood or pads, choose a flat, solid spot and keep the truck on firm ground. A little care before delivery usually means a driveway that looks the same after pickup.
Lay thick plywood sheets flat under the rails and extend them beyond the container so the truck tires have support too. In Nashville summers, asphalt can soften, so boards matter even more. Avoid edges, drains, septic covers and thin or cracked areas, and ask us about extra protection on pavers or decorative surfaces. After pickup, remove the boards and sweep the driveway so you can check the result right away.
Spreads the weight under the rails.
Soft asphalt needs extra care.
Keep away from thin driveway edges.
Avoid placing over them.
Keep tires on firm ground.
Check and sweep right away.
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It can, especially in heat, so boards help.
Use extra protection and ask us first.
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