Plan for delivery clearance
Allow at least 50 feet in length and 20 feet in width for drop-off. The space needed varies with bin size and site conditions; ask Fleetwood to confirm clearance for your container and location.
FLEETWOOD BIN PLACEMENT GUIDE
Prepare your site for bin delivery and pickup.
Choose a level location, leave room for the delivery truck and load your Fleetwood bin safely. Use this guide before delivery, while loading and before collection.
Jump to: Choose a location · Load safely · Arrange pickup · Site checklist
01 · BEFORE DELIVERY
Choose a level location with clear truck access.
Your driveway or front or back yard may be suitable when the surface and access allow safe delivery and collection. Confirm your proposed location with Fleetwood before the truck arrives.
Clear the surface and overhead space
Choose a clean, level surface. Keep the truck route and placement area free of obstructions, including low wires and tree branches. Tell Fleetwood about slopes, gates, narrow access and surface concerns before booking.
Arrange permission before delivery
If the bin will not be on your own property, check with city officials, the property owner and any applicable homeowners association about permissions or permits. Have any required approval in place before delivery.
Not sure the truck can reach the spot? Contact Fleetwood with your measurements and access details before selecting a location. You can also compare approximate bin dimensions.
02 · WHILE LOADING
Keep the load level, even and within the agreed limits.
No machine loading
Fleetwood does not allow its bins to be machine loaded. Confirm a suitable loading method with the team if your project depends on equipment.
Nothing above the sides
Spread material evenly throughout the bin. Keep the load level with the sides, with nothing sticking out above the bin and no overloading on one side.
Only the agreed materials
Check the Material Guide before loading. Prohibited material must stay out; some accepted items carry surcharges. Drywall needs a drywall-only bin, and concrete or dirt need a suitable rock box.
03 · BEFORE COLLECTION
Call to arrange pickup and keep the bin accessible.
Give at least one day’s notice
Call Fleetwood at least one day before you need pickup. Bins are not automatically collected when the included rental period ends. Confirm the collection date with dispatch.
Clear the collection route
Move vehicles and other obstructions away from the bin and truck access route. Ensure gates can be opened, and arrange any required access with dispatch before collection.
Resolve overloading before pickup
An overloaded bin cannot be collected, and a call-out fee will be charged. Check that material is level and evenly distributed, and contact Fleetwood before pickup if the load is unsafe or exceeds the agreed limits.
Mixed-waste dumpsters include five rental days; rock boxes used for dirt or concrete include three. If you need an extension, contact Fleetwood before the agreed pickup date to confirm availability and additional rental charges.
YOUR SITE CHECKLIST
Ready for Fleetwood?
Use this checklist before you confirm delivery or call for collection.
This checklist is a planning aid on this page; ticking a box does not notify Fleetwood or arrange a service.
Need help with any item? Contact Fleetwood to review your site before delivery.
PLACEMENT QUESTIONS
Before the truck arrives
How much room should I leave for drop-off?
Allow at least 50 feet in length and 20 feet in width. Required space varies with bin size and site conditions, so contact Fleetwood to confirm truck clearance before delivery.
Can I load the bin with a machine?
No. Fleetwood does not allow machine loading. Keep the load level and evenly spread, and contact Fleetwood if you need to discuss a suitable loading method.
Will the bin be collected automatically?
No. Call Fleetwood with at least one day’s notice to arrange pickup. Confirm the collection date and keep access clear. Contact Fleetwood if you need an extension or your project schedule changes.
Can I fill the bin to 10 tons?
Do not assume so. The placement instructions state a 10-ton maximum, but the limit for your actual container, material or site may be lower. This is not an included weight allowance. Request written terms and confirm the permitted load with Fleetwood before loading.
Plan the container and the placement together.
Share your city, material list, estimated amount, proposed bin location and any access concerns. Fleetwood will review suitability, availability and the written rental terms.