Start with the problem you need to solve.
Whether you want to claim a dumpster area, discourage unauthorized dumping, improve an enclosure or check current conditions, Adopt-A-Dumpster™ gives you a practical place to start. Get the free Dumpster Care Starter Kit with employee training, an owner checklist and a printable pre-rain inspection reminder.
Add or Claim Your Dumpster
Register your dumpster area privately, confirm ownership or management, and choose whether you want any future public recognition.
Add / Claim Your DumpsterScan Before You Dump™
Use a professional QR sign to help deter unauthorized dumping by giving people a useful legal-disposal next step.
Explore the Sign ProgramRequest a Sign
Tell us about the property, the dumping issue and the physical format that may fit your enclosure.
Request a Sign60-Second Dumpster Check
Use a quick pre-rain field check for lids, loose material, leaks, overflow and nearby drainage conditions.
Open the 60-Second CheckSponsor or Improve a Site
Explore improvement and sponsorship options for participating dumpster areas without turning the program into enforcement.
Explore Improvement OptionsProperty Education
Use Wet Trash 101 and the Education Resource Library for staff, tenants, vendors and routine property operations.
Open the Education LibraryShared Dumpster Staff Training
Give tenants, restaurant crews and maintenance staff simple instructions for lids, recycling, organics and reporting problems.
Open Workplace TrainingStore Owners & Tenant Operators
Business and landlord responsibilities, hauler coordination, staff onboarding, cost reviews and problem reporting.
Store Owner GuideNot sure where to begin?
If the property is yours or you manage it, start by adding or claiming the dumpster area. You can keep the location private by default.
Add / Claim Your DumpsterPlanning a dumpster enclosure improvement?
Use our new commercial guide to review enclosure size, gates, materials, roofs, drainage and the questions to verify before work begins.
Planning or upgrading a dumpster enclosure?
Use our commercial guide for enclosure design, gates, materials, drainage, roofs and maintenance questions.