What are Dumpster Corrals?

Since time immemorial, most businesses have tried to put their waste collection containers in the rear.

This way the storefront looks clean and pleasant, and unsightly waste is nowhere to be found. But

nowadays, this strategy often doesn’t work – increasingly, parking lots are located behind the store and

customers will walk right past dumpsters or waste bins. The solution? Dumpster corrals.

Dumpster corrals are enclosures erected around dumpsters to shield them from people walking by, and

vice versa. Dumpster corrals can be made out of many different materials but pay an important role in

keeping a business professional and making a good impression on passersby.

Here are a few of the benefits of using dumpster corrals:

They look better. Dumpsters simply aren’t attractive to look at, and garbage isn’t something

you want customers thinking about as they come into your store – or choose not to. This is

especially true at restaurants, where anything that provoked unappetizing thoughts should be

avoided completely.

Pavement. Grease and oil from dumpsters can damage asphalt and pavement over time. This

results in unsightly grease spots and cracked areas around dumpsters, and the grease can easily

spread during rainstorms. Dumpster corrals not only block the view of these spots, but may help

contain grease from spreading.

Pests. Business owners know that pests are inevitable. You can maintain your premises to the

highest standards and mice, rats, raccoons and stray cats will still find their way to dumpsters.

During hot months, flies and bees can be a disturbing sight or even threaten customers.

Dumpster corrals block off dumpsters and customer exposure to pests.

Security. Dumpster divers do not make a business look good and they often leave a mess. A

locked dumpster corral can help keep them out.

Smells. During the hottest months there may be no way to completely eliminate smells – but a

solid wall dumpster corral can contain them and prevent wind from carrying them over the

sidewalk, parking lot or outdoor dining area.

Dumpster corrals can be made of solid concrete walls with decorative brick facing, or be as simple as

metal fences with an opaque surface. They should always be large enough to accommodate not only the

dumpsters themselves, but any waste removal vehicles or equipment that has to access the dumpster for

collection.

EnviroSolutions, Inc. is happy to provide waste management tips and offer hassle-free dumpster

rentals. Call EnviroSolutions for all of your waste removal needs.