From the crew at Grizzly
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Field notes on dumpster rentals, junk removal, cleanouts, and dispatch realities from a Stamford-based family hauler. 16,000+ jobs since 2014 — these are what we’ve learned along the way.
16,000+
jobs completed
4.99 ★
463 reviews
Family-owned
since 2014 (12 years)
Licensed & insured
in Connecticut & New York
Realtors: The Pre-Listing Cleanout Playbook
How CT realtors win pre-listing cleanouts in the first 48 hours — timeline, donation routing for seller tax basis, vacant home coordination, repeat-work account setup.
- Industry Guides9 min read
Roofers: Choosing the Right Dumpster Size by Project Type
How CT roofers size dumpsters by tear-off type — per-square weight math, single vs. double layer reality, same-day swaps for tight schedules, account setup for repeat dispatches.
By Justin Hubbard - Service Guides6 min read
Yard Waste Removal in Connecticut
When CT municipal yard waste pickup isn't enough — storm cleanup, post-tree-removal volume, oversized brush + branches. When a dumpster, Grizzly Bag, or hauler truck wins.
By Justin Hubbard - Service Guides8 min read
Basement Cleanout After Water Damage in Connecticut
Post-flood CT basement cleanouts — what we haul, what we route to specialists (mold + water extraction), how we coordinate with insurance and restoration companies.
By Justin Hubbard - Service Guides7 min read
Apartment Move-Out Cleanouts in Connecticut
Last-day-of-lease apartment cleanouts across CT — pricing tiers, same-day availability, walk-up reality, working with landlords, what we haul + what we can't.
By Justin Hubbard - Service Guides7 min read
Garage Cleanout: DIY vs. Hire a Hauler
The DIY math vs. hiring a hauler for CT garage cleanouts — what the U-Haul + dump fees + your weekend actually costs, and when hiring wins on time, not just money.
By Justin Hubbard - Industry Guides9 min read
Property Managers: Scheduling Recurring Hauls in Connecticut
Setting up recurring hauling for CT property managers — weekly / monthly / on-call patterns, unit-turnover labor, COI on file, account-billing terms, emergency dispatch.
By Justin Hubbard - Service Guides8 min read
Junk Removal vs. Dumpster Rental: Which Do You Actually Need?
The most-asked CT customer question — when junk removal beats a dumpster, when a roll-off wins, and when a Grizzly Bag fills the gap between them.
By Justin Hubbard - Pricing10 min read
Demolition Cost in Connecticut: Real Pricing for Real Projects
Honest CT demolition pricing — published starting prices for sheds, garages, decks, pools, hot tubs. Walkthrough-confirmed final quotes. What we don't do (interior demo, asbestos).
By Justin Hubbard - Pricing12 min read
Junk Removal Cost in Connecticut: What You'll Pay
Real CT junk removal pricing from a Stamford-based hauler — 13 truck-load tiers from $145 to $795, what changes the price, and when a dumpster beats hiring a crew.
By Justin Hubbard - Logistics5 min read
How Long Can I Keep a Dumpster Rental in Connecticut?
Rental duration is the most-confusing aspect for first-time customers. Here's the real timeline — 7 days included, $15/day extensions, and when swap-out beats keeping.
By Justin Hubbard - Industry Guides9 min read
Construction Debris Removal in CT: A Contractor's Sizing Guide
A working contractor's guide to CT debris hauling — sizing by material type, weight-cap math, same-day swaps for active job sites, and what commercial accounts actually unlock.
By Justin Hubbard - Logistics7 min read
Same-Day vs. Next-Day Dumpster Rental in Connecticut
Most CT haulers advertise same-day delivery. Here's the honest version — when it actually works, what call timing does to your odds, and where next-day is the right answer.
By Justin Hubbard - Service Guides7 min read
Hot Tub Removal Cost in Connecticut
Hot tub removal is the service nobody wants to do — which is why we do it. Honest CT pricing, real process, and the access challenges that change the cost.
By Justin Hubbard - Logistics6 min read
How to Prepare for a Dumpster Delivery: Driveway and Placement
90% of failed deliveries are preventable. Here's the prep checklist — driveway clearance, overhead obstacles, surface protection, and where to put the bin for maximum usability.
By Justin Hubbard - Service Guides9 min read
Estate Cleanout Cost in Connecticut: What Executors Should Expect
Estate cleanouts happen at the worst time. Here's honest pricing, real process, and what executors should expect from a CT hauler that's done this work since 2014.
By Justin Hubbard - Service Guides5 min read
Mattress Disposal in Connecticut: Free Takeback and What to Know
CT has a free statewide mattress takeback program most people don't know exists. Here's how it works, where to drop off, and when hiring a hauler beats the DIY drop.
By Justin Hubbard - Informational8 min read
What Can and Can't Go in a Roll-Off Dumpster in Connecticut
What's allowed and what's banned from CT roll-off dumpsters — the hazmat list, electronics rules, mattress program, tire fees, and where the free-disposal alternatives are.
By Justin Hubbard - Pricing11 min read
How Much Does a Dumpster Rental Cost in Connecticut?
Real CT dumpster pricing from a Stamford-based hauler — four sizes from $447 to $899, what's included, what changes the price, and when junk removal beats a roll-off.
By Justin Hubbard - Sizing9 min read
10-Yard vs. 20-Yard vs. 30/40-Yard: Which Dumpster Size Do I Need?
The most common sizing mistake we see is going one size up 'to be safe.' Here's what each of our four roll-off sizes actually fits — and when bigger isn't better.
By Justin Hubbard
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