If you have a dumpster outside of your place of business, there is a good chance that people have used it to toss their own garbage at least a few times. This might not seem like a big deal, or it might seem like a minor annoyance that you shouldn't really be worried about. However, it is smart to take steps to prevent it, such as putting a lock on your dumpster, putting up a fence or wall around the dumpster and ensuring that the area is well-lit. These are a few reasons why it's worth it to crack down on unauthorized use of dumpsters.

You Could Be Held Responsible

For one thing, you don't know what other people are putting in your dumpster. There's a good chance that your dumpster rental company gave you a list of items that you aren't supposed to dispose of in your dumpster, such as chemicals and paint. Even though you and your employees might abide by these rules, others may not. Since your dumpster rental company could hold you responsible for not following the rules and might fine you for putting the wrong items in your dumpster, it's a good idea to prevent others from tossing in their garbage to prevent this.

It Could Fill Up Your Dumpster

Another problem with allowing unauthorized use of your company's dumpster is the fact that it could make trash pile up really quickly. If a person tosses a random bag in your dumpster here and there, it might not seem like a big deal. If you don't crack down on the situation, however, your dumpster could soon become the go-to place for people to get rid of their trash. This can cause your garbage to accumulate much more quickly. Then, you could have to pay to have the garbage dumped more frequently, or you could find yourself having to rent a bigger dumpster, both of which could cost your company more money. In the short-term, it could result in you not having enough room in your dumpster for the garbage that you need to throw away, leading to garbage accumulating within your business.

As you can see, even though you might not have ever thought about cracking down on unauthorized dumping outside of your place of business, you might want to take steps to prevent it. If you are unsure of how to do so, someone from your dumpster rental company might be able to give you some ideas.