Whether you’re finally tackling that basement cleanout, gutting the kitchen, or clearing out an estate, there comes a moment when a couple of trash bags just aren’t going to cut it. If you’re a Livingston homeowner, the good news is you have a trusted, local dumpster rental company right in your backyard. All Trades Disposal has been serving Livingston and the surrounding Northern New Jersey area for over two decades — we know this town, we know the permit requirements, and we know exactly what homeowners here need.
This guide walks you through everything: picking the right dumpster size, understanding local permits, knowing what you can and can’t throw in, and how to make the whole rental process as smooth as possible.
For small jobs — clearing out a single room or getting rid of a few pieces of old furniture — a quick trip to the transfer station might be all you need. But for most home projects in Livingston, renting a roll-off dumpster is easier, faster, and often more cost-effective once you factor in your time and the number of hauls required.
Here are common projects where a dumpster makes a lot of sense:
Getting the right size upfront saves you money and hassle. All Trades Disposal offers four container sizes:
Best for smaller DIY projects: a single-room cleanout, minor bathroom demo, or clearing out a garage. Think of it as roughly three to four pickup truck loads of debris.
The most popular choice for homeowners. A kitchen gut, full bathroom renovation, or large basement cleanout typically fits in a 20-yarder with room to spare.
Ideal for larger undertakings like major home additions, whole-house cleanouts, or significant landscaping jobs. If you’re doing demo across multiple rooms, this is likely your size.
Our largest container, typically used for major construction or commercial projects. Most homeowners won’t need this one — but when you do, it’s ready.
Not sure which size is right for your project? Call us at (973) 992-6800 — we’ll ask a few questions and steer you in the right direction. When in doubt, it’s almost always more cost-effective to go one size up than to deal with an overfilled container.
In most cases, yes. Like most municipalities in New Jersey, Livingston requires a permit if the dumpster will be placed on a public street or in a public right-of-way. Some driveway placements may also require one depending on your specific property and proximity to intersections.
A few important things to know:
At All Trades, we’re very familiar with Livingston’s permitting process. When you call to schedule your delivery, we’ll walk you through exactly what’s needed for your specific situation — and we’ll point you to the right application so there are no surprises on delivery day.
Most household and renovation debris is perfectly fine. Here’s a quick breakdown:
Not sure if something is okay to toss? Give us a quick call before you load it. We’d much rather answer a two-minute question than have an issue come up at pickup.
Renting from All Trades Disposal is genuinely straightforward. Here’s what to expect from start to finish:
Call us at (973) 992-6800 or fill out the request a dumpster form on our website. We’ll ask a few quick questions about your project, preferred container size, placement location, and timeline.
We don’t post prices online — your actual cost depends on container size, what you’re hauling, placement, and duration. But we give you a transparent quote with no hidden fees or surprise charges. What we quote is what you pay.
We’ll schedule a delivery window that fits your project timeline. Unlike some other companies, we don’t charge extra for rental duration — you keep it until your project is done.
Load at your own pace. Just keep debris below the rim of the container and leave out anything on the hazardous materials list.
When you’re ready, call us or submit a pickup request online. We’ll haul it away so you can get back to enjoying the finished project.
We’re not a national chain — we’re a family-run business headquartered right here in Livingston, at 547 Mount Pleasant Avenue. That means when you call, you’re talking to a real person who knows this area, understands the local permit process, and genuinely cares about making your project go smoothly.
Roughly 60–70% of our customers come back to us for their next project, and many of our contractor relationships go back more than 20 years. We’re proud of that — and we work hard to earn it every single time.
If you’re planning a home project in Livingston or anywhere else in Essex County, we’d love to help. Give us a call at 973-992-6800 or request your dumpster online today — we’ll get you set up quickly and make sure you have exactly what you need.
All Trades Disposal | 547 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039 | (973) 992-6800
Monday–Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM | Saturday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
547 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
Phone: (973) 992-6800
Fax: (973) 597-0039
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM