You don’t miss deadlines because of demolition—you miss them because the container wasn’t spec’d right, set right, or pulled on time. Here’s a blunt, step-by-step plan that keeps projects moving and invoices predictable.

1) Quote the job like a pro (10 minutes that saves days)

• Choose by density first, volume second.
• Heavy debris (concrete, brick, dirt, tile, plaster, shingles): use 10 or 15 yd, or run a 25/30 if you keep it flat and at/below the rails and pull on time.
• Light/bulky (furniture, drywall, millwork, cardboard): 20 / 25 / 30 yd.
• Lock the money math, in writing. Ask:

1. Included tonnage (allowance vs. minimum)
2. Overages pro-rated from certified scale tickets (no quarter/half-ton “round-ups”)
3. Rental window and daily rate if you go over
4. Trip/relocation/wait charges
5. Restricted items policy (batteries, tanks, mercury, refrigerants, tires)

2) Prep the site so set/pick takes 5 minutes, not 45

• Placement: choose a flat, hard pad; plywood on pavers/asphalt to spread load.
• Approach: keep a straight 60–80 ft run-up and 10–12 ft of overhead clearance.
• Access: cars out of the swing path; gate codes active; one on-site contact who answers the phone.
• Mark the box. Spray paint or cones where the rails should land—no guessing when the truck arrives.

3) Load like you’ve done this before (because you have)

1. Heavy base first—concrete/tile/roofing/plaster laid low and centered front-to-back.
2. Fill corners with lighter debris to kill voids.
3. Break down cabinets, doors, and furniture; remove fridge doors after certified recovery.
4. Latch the door and only then top off lightly from the sides.
5. Stop at the rail. If the tarp can’t sit flat, it’s not going anywhere.

4) Safety & compliance (a 60-second reality check)

• Overfilled = road hazard. Debris above the rails becomes projectiles and gets loads refused.
• Overweight = mechanical risk. Longer stopping distance and extra stress on axles/hoists. Weight lives low and centered—set it up that way.

5) Pulls, swaps, and keeping your schedule clean

• Roofing or dense debris days: put a pull on the calendar before lunch so crews never heap.
• Multi-trade sites: assign the can to one boss who calls the shots. Everyone else follows the stop-line rule.

Massachusetts (MA): How to keep legacy materials from nuking your tonnage

• Older structures = dense debris. Plaster/lathe, chimney brick, and thick subfloors push weight fast; don’t size by room count—size by material.
• Drive/placement discipline. Tight village streets require exact drop angles. Mark the pad and the approach or expect trip fees.
• Sorting pays. Mattresses and certain e-waste are often diverted; stage them separately to avoid contamination charges.
• Winter carryover in early spring. Sand/salt residue on drives creates slick approaches—sweep the run-up so pickup doesn’t fail.

Rhode Island (RI): Tight sites, strict approaches, smooth ops

• Historic districts and coastal streets. Plan the line-up; a 30 can fit if the approach is straight.
• HOA and village rules. Confirm set/pick windows; many towns want nothing blocking lanes during commute hours.
• Lean containers for dense guts. For plaster/brick demo, run 10/15 yd or keep a 25/30 strictly flat and call pull at the stop line—don’t gamble.
• Paper trail. If the town wants an obstruction permit for curb lane work, print or screenshot it. Drivers love paper.

SWFL / Florida: High-efficiency placement & condo/HOA realities

• Pavers everywhere. Lay 3/4" plywood under rails/wheels; it’s cheaper than repairing decorative stone.
• Condo logistics. Elevators, concierge desks, narrow service lanes—book exact windows; we’ll hit them.
• Roofing and tile are common. Use 25/30 for asphalt roofing (square-based), keep it flat; tile is dense—expect earlier pulls for the same squares.
• No guesswork on restricted items. Tanks, batteries, mercury—stage aside. If you’re not sure, text us a photo.

Ready to lock your dates?
Tell us your debris mix and address. Precision Disposal will spec the size, mark the drop, and schedule pickup so you finish on time.