Dumpster glossary
In brief: This glossary defines the volume, weight, permit and disposal terms used throughout DumpIt.wiki, based on the company published terms and official Indianapolis and environmental sources.
What do the usual terms mean?
Short definitions used in this reference. Linked terms lead to the fuller articles. Official rates and hours can change.
- Roll-off dumpster
- An open-top container delivered by truck, left on site to be loaded, and later hauled away. Dump IT LLC advertises 15-, 20-, 30- and 40-yard roll-offs.[1]
- Cubic yard
- A volume measure, 3 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet. A 20-yard dumpster has a nominal capacity of 20 cubic yards, not 20 tons.
- Included tons / weight allowance
- The weight included in the rental. For Dump IT LLC the published allowances are 2, 3, 4 and 5 tons by size.[1]
- Overage
- A charge for weight above the included allowance. The published rate here is $65 per ton.[1]
- Extension day
- A day beyond the standard rental window. The published rate here is $10 per day after a period of up to seven days.[1]
- Right-of-way
- Public street, sidewalk, curb lane or similar public space. Private use in Indianapolis generally requires a city permit.[2]
- USDOT number
- A federal identifier for a motor carrier. Public compilations associate this firm with 4137133.[3]
- Household hazardous waste
- Leftover household products that are ignitable, corrosive, reactive or toxic, which EPA and IDEM direct away from ordinary trash.[4][5]
- Same-day delivery
- The company says same-day or next-day delivery is available in most cases, depending on availability.[1]
- Driveway placement
- Setting the container on private pavement, which often avoids a street-use permit but still requires access and a surface that can bear the load.
How should these definitions be used?
Definitions here follow the company’s published terms or official city and environmental pages.[1][2] They are not a contract. If a quote uses a word differently, the quote governs the job.
Several terms travel in pairs. Volume (cubic yards) is not weight (tons). A driveway drop is not a right-of-way drop.[2] Included days are not extension days.[1] A USDOT number is not a city street permit.[6] Keeping those pairs straight prevents the most common billing and legal surprises described in the hiring and permits articles. When in doubt, use the company’s published terms and the city’s current pages, not a remembered number from an old blog.
Common questions
Is a yard the same as a ton?
No. A yard is volume. A ton is weight. A full box of shingles can reach a weight cap before it looks full.
Where are the company rates listed?
On the official home page as of 9 November 2026: $65 per extra ton and $10 per extra day.
Further reading
- What can go in a dumpster
- Sizes, weight limits and published fees
- Indianapolis dumpster permits
- Service area
- Prohibited materials
Sources and notes
- ^ a b c d e f g Dumpster Rentals Indianapolis Metro Area (home page). Dump IT LLC (dumpitin.com). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ^ a b c Right-of-Way Permits. City of Indianapolis, Department of Business and Neighborhood Services. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ^ Dump It LLC — waste hauler directory entry (FMCSA census fields). CurbWaste directory. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ^ Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ^ Household hazardous waste and recycling programs. Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
- ^ SAFER company snapshot, USDOT 4137133 (Dump It LLC). Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Retrieved 9 November 2026.