Insights & Guides

The EWS Waste Journal.

Dumpster rental, commercial garbage service and recycling tips for businesses and homeowners across Miami-Dade County.

What Can't Go in a Dumpster in Miami? (Prohibited Items)

Most debris is fine — but a few items are off-limits for safety and Florida disposal rules. Here's what you can and can't toss in your roll-off.

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Do You Need a Dumpster Permit in Miami-Dade?

Dumpster Rental

Miami-Dade 4 min

Do You Need a Dumpster Permit in Miami-Dade?

Private driveway or public street? Whether you need a permit for your dumpster in Miami-Dade comes down to where it sits. Here's the simple rule.

How Long Can You Keep a Rental Dumpster in Miami?

Dumpster Rental

Miami 4 min

How Long Can You Keep a Rental Dumpster in Miami?

Every EWS roll-off includes a 14-day rental window — and extending it is easy. Here's how rental periods, swaps and pickups work.

How to Choose the Right Dumpster Size in Miami

Dumpster Rental

Miami 5 min

How to Choose the Right Dumpster Size in Miami

From 10 to 40 yards, picking the right roll-off saves you money and hassle. Here's how Miami homeowners and contractors get it right the first time.

Commercial Garbage

Miami 6 min

Commercial Garbage Service for Miami Restaurants: A Complete Guide

Miami restaurants generate serious waste. Here's how the right commercial garbage service keeps your kitchen clean, compliant and cost-efficient.

Dumpster Rental

Hialeah 5 min

Roll-Off Dumpster Rental in Hialeah: What Contractors Need to Know

Hialeah contractors: keep your jobsite clean and on schedule with the right roll-off dumpster, permits and pickup plan.

Doral Businesses: Cut Waste Costs with Commercial Dumpster Service

Commercial Garbage

Doral 4 min

Doral Businesses: Cut Waste Costs with Commercial Dumpster Service

Doral's offices, warehouses and retailers can trim waste spend without cutting service. Here's how.

Construction

Miami-Dade 6 min

Construction Debris Removal in Miami-Dade: Sizes, Rules & Tips

A practical guide to hauling construction and demolition debris across Miami-Dade — legally, safely and affordably.

Dumpster Rental

Miami Gardens 4 min

Miami Gardens Dumpster Rental for Home Renovations

Renovating in Miami Gardens? The right dumpster keeps your project clean, safe and on budget.

Dumpster Rental

Miami 5 min

How Much Does a Dumpster Rental Cost in Miami? (2026 Guide)

A transparent look at what drives dumpster rental pricing in Miami — and how to get the best rate.

Sustainable Waste Management for Aventura & Sunny Isles Businesses

Recycling

Aventura 5 min

Sustainable Waste Management for Aventura & Sunny Isles Businesses

Coastal communities like Aventura and Sunny Isles are going green. Here's how local businesses can too.

Front-Load vs Roll-Off Dumpsters: Which Does Your Miami Business Need?

Commercial Garbage

Miami-Dade 4 min

Front-Load vs Roll-Off Dumpsters: Which Does Your Miami Business Need?

Two very different containers for two very different jobs. Here's how to choose for your Miami-Dade business.

Recycling

Miami-Dade 6 min

Restaurant Grease, Cardboard & Food Waste: Recycling in Miami-Dade

Smart sorting turns your restaurant's biggest waste streams into savings. Here's the Miami-Dade playbook.