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Dumpster Signs
Shared dumpsters draw dumping from outsiders, so apartment complexes, HOAs and small businesses post who may use the bin. This sign mounts on the enclosure or the gate, and the printed line says DUMPSTER FOR TENANTS ONLY, with the extra line for your own rule.
18" x 12"
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Dumpster Sign prices
| Size | Aluminum | Plastic | Reflective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12" x 12" | $42.95 | $25.95 | Not offered |
| 12" x 18" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 18" x 12" | $42.95 | $25.95 | $68.95 |
| 24" x 18" | $63.95 | $40.95 | $137.95 |
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Where dumpster signs are used
A four-unit apartment building posts one on the enclosure gate, where neighbors from across the street drop household bags. A small plaza owner puts one on the post at the dumpster corral, facing the parking lot. An HOA hangs one on a shared bin at the cul-de-sac corner, where outsiders stop to unload. The sign says who may use the bin in a few words, which makes it easier to ask a stranger to leave.
Choosing the size and where to hang it
On the enclosure gate, mount the 24 by 18 inch size where people approach, and use the 12 by 12 inch size on the post beside the bin. Aluminum with holes in the corners holds up outdoors on a gate or wall, so screws suit it. Plastic is light and fits a temporary bin or a rental property, tied on through its grommets. Plain aluminum is a steady pick for a bin area in daylight. Reflective aluminum helps a bin that people use after dark.
Questions about dumpster signs
Can a sign stop people dumping in our bin?
A sign states the rule but does not lock the bin. Pair it with a locked enclosure, a fence or cameras where you can. If you name a fine on the extra line, check that your city allows it, since local rules set what can be charged.
Where should the sign go?
Mount it on the enclosure gate or the wall facing the street, at eye level. A 24 x 18 in landscape sign reads from a car, and a 12 x 18 in portrait sign fits a narrow gate panel. Corner holes let you screw an aluminum sign on.
Which colour suits a shared bin?
Black on white is plain and easy to match with a building. White on blue and white on green are bright enough to read from a driveway, so choose the one that matches your other property signs.
What can go in the extra line?
Use it for a short rule of your own, such as Residents with a tag only, or the name of the building. The line prints under DUMPSTER FOR and TENANTS ONLY, so keep it to a few words.
Who should I ask before I post one on a shared bin?
Check with the property owner or the association board before you post on a shared bin, since they manage the enclosure and its rules. Ask your waste hauler whether the bin has a posted schedule you should match. Once the board agrees, the sign can go up the same day.
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