Roll-Off Dumpster Direct enjoys giving back to the local community. Our headquarters is located outside Philadelphia, and there are tons of amazing non-profits and organizations in the area. In 2020 and 2021, we supported the following organizations: Bartram’s Gardens is a public park and 50-acre National Historic Landmark, operated by the non-profit John Bartram Association […]
Read MoreRecently, we provided a dumpster that was used in a drug bust in the Summerdale neighborhood of Philadelphia. According to authorities, on September 1, 2017, agents raided a home on the 1100 block of Rosalie Street to find more than 10,000 bags of narcotic drugs. As a result of this major drug sting, 10 people have […]
Read MoreDumpster pools have been all the rage — we even reported on them in a previous post. However, the City of Philadelphia recently shut down the party after a block party rented a dumpster, filled it with water from a fire hydrant, and waded right in. The city’s response wasn’t as lighthearted. The Streets Department […]
Read MoreIt’s that time of year where you’ll begin to see Christmas trees lining the sidewalks on trash day. However, many Philadelphians may be unaware that you do not need to throw away your tree. You can recycle it instead. Philadelphia’s Christmas Tree Recycling Program runs from January 4, 2016 through January 16, 2016. You can […]
Read MoreNow, you can get dinner, drinks, and a show in Upper Darby without ever leaving your seat. This is all thanks to the new Studio Movie Grill near the 69th Street Terminal, which is expected to play a major role in the 69th Street revitalization project. This new establishment brought roughly 250 new jobs to […]
Read MorePhiladelphia City Council recently approved a bill to encourage restaurants to compost food waste rather than grind it through a disposal unit. The bill would cut in half the dumpster permit fee for units that will be used for composting purposes. This will prevent the waste from sitting in a regular dumpster until disposal, and […]
Read MoreWe just rented a dumpster to our friends at Bill Pickett Riding Academy in Philadelphia, PA. We were really taken with the idea of an equestrian program in the city — and just in time. Today marks the Chinese New Year, and the beginning of the year of the horse. Specifically, this is the year […]
Read MoreOK, so maybe we aren’t ready to write off the football season completely, but our recent visit to the exclusive Philadelphia Cricket Club opened our eyes to a whole new game. Here’s the basic premise: It’s a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on a field at the center of which is a rectangular 22-yard long pitch. Each team […]
Read MoreThis Sunday, April 7, Roll Off Dumpster Direct will deliver to the Zombie Run at FDR Park in Philadelphia. The 3.1 mile run allows entrants to register as zombies or humans. Humans must outrun the zombies or else they become a tasty snack. We’ll be there for post-run clean up, piecing together the remains after […]
Read MoreResidents around the Philadelphia area will soon be able to get delicious frozen treats from Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt in Broomall. We recently delivered dumpsters to the site to help get the location up and running. The new location will be off Sproul Rd, in The Lawrence Park shopping center along with Homegoods, TJ Maxx, and Acme. In […]
Read MoreDumpster diving is more popular than ever, drawing everyone from environmentalists to thrill-seekers on a mission to score free finds. What started as a last-resort activity is now a mainstream fad, offering everything from perfectly good food to unused retail products. But there’s one question on everyone’s mind: is it legal? What Is Dumpster Diving, […]
Continue reading →Cleaning out the garden and flower beds after summer can be quite the job, especially if you don’t have the right tools. Pulling out the old foliage, removing the last of your tomatoes, and taking the top layer of weeds and mulch can take a few days. When you have been relying on your small, […]
Continue reading →From the rolling hills of the Appalachians to the vibrant cities of Charleston and Morgantown, the Mountain State has its own set of requirements when it comes to dumpster rentals and waste removal. Reliable Dumpster Solutions for the Mountain State At Roll-Off Dumpster Direct, we are thrilled to announce the expansion of our top-notch dumpster […]
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