Start by identifying what “screening” means for your request
Roadrunner lists screening pick up and drop off as one of its services. The word screening is used for many different things, and this website does not assume which one you have in mind. The scope of what Roadrunner can handle is confirmed directly with you before anything is scheduled.
The most helpful first step is to put your request in your own words. What are you calling screening? What does it look like? Is it something that already exists and needs to be moved, or something that needs to be taken away? A short, plain description gives Roadrunner a starting point to say whether the request fits.
Roadrunner has not described this service as soil screening, equipment rental, material delivery or any specific type of hauling on this site. Please describe your request and let Roadrunner confirm the scope.
Describe the material or item
Be as specific as possible about the thing that needs to be picked up or dropped off. A good description answers what it is made of, what condition it is in, and whether it is one item or many.
- What is it? Use the name you would use with a neighbor, and add any brand or model if relevant.
- What is it made of? For example metal, wood, fabric, mesh, plastic or a mix.
- What condition is it in? Intact, damaged, rolled up, folded or in pieces.
- Is anything attached to it, such as frames, posts, hardware or fasteners?
- Is it clean, or does it have dirt, debris or anything else on it?
If you are not sure what the material is, say so. It is better to tell Roadrunner you are unsure than to guess and have the details change on the day of service.
Quantity, approximate dimensions and known weight
Size and weight shape every pick up and drop off. Share the quantity and rough measurements, even if they are estimates. A tape measure and a few minutes of note-taking can make the difference between a quick answer and several rounds of questions.
| Detail | What to share | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | Number of pieces, rolls, panels or bundles | Shows how much needs to be moved |
| Dimensions | Length, width and height of each piece or of the stack | Determines whether it can be handled and transported |
| Weight | Any known weight, or whether one person can lift a piece | Affects loading and equipment needs |
| Total footprint | How much floor or ground space it occupies | Helps estimate the overall size of the job |
If you do not know the weight, describe how it is handled now. For example, two people can carry a piece, or it was originally set in place with machinery. That context is useful.
Loose, bagged, bundled or palletized loads
How the material is prepared changes how it can be moved. Let Roadrunner know which of these describes your load, or whether it is a combination.
- Loose: individual pieces or a pile that is not contained.
- Bagged: material placed in bags or sacks, with the number and size of bags.
- Bundled: pieces tied, strapped or wrapped together.
- Rolled: material rolled into a cylinder, with the length and diameter.
- Palletized: stacked on pallets, with the pallet count and dimensions.
- Still installed: attached to a fence, frame or structure and not yet removed.
If the material is still installed, be clear about that. Removal from a structure is a different task from picking up something that is already loose and ready, and it needs to be discussed before anything is assumed.
Pickup and destination access
Screening pick up and drop off involves two places: where the item is now and where it needs to go. Each location needs to be described.
At the pickup location
- The address or ZIP code and where on the property the item sits.
- Whether a truck and trailer can get close, and how far the item is from where they would park.
- Gates, steps, slopes, narrow passages or soft ground between the item and the vehicle.
- Any overhead lines, branches or roof edges near the loading area.
At the destination
- The address or ZIP code of the destination, and whether it is a home, business, job site or other place.
- Where exactly the item should be set down.
- Who will be there to receive it and any hours or entry rules that apply.
- Whether the destination has its own requirements for accepting the item.
Who will handle loading and unloading
One of the most important questions is who does the lifting. Do not assume loading or unloading is included. Tell Roadrunner whether you or your crew will load the item, whether someone will be available at the destination to unload, and whether you are asking for help with either step.
If help is needed, Roadrunner will confirm whether it is possible for your job and what it involves. If it is not, you will know ahead of time so you can arrange people or equipment of your own.
Equipment requirements that need confirmation
Some items can be lifted by hand. Others need a dolly, ramp, forklift or other equipment. If you know the item usually needs equipment to move, say so and describe what is normally used.
Roadrunner will confirm what equipment it can bring, if any, and what must be available on site. Please do not assume that a specific type of equipment will be provided until it has been confirmed for your request.
Timing and coordination between two locations
A pick up and drop off has to work for both ends. Before you request a date, check that both locations are accessible, that someone can meet the driver at each, and that the destination is ready to receive the item. Share your preferred timing and any deadlines, such as an event, a move-out date or a contractor's schedule.
If the timing depends on something outside your control, mention it. Roadrunner can only confirm a schedule once the scope and both locations are understood.
Photos, information and example inquiries
Photos are the fastest way to explain an unfamiliar request. Take one wide shot that shows the whole item or pile, one close-up that shows the material, and one shot of the path from the item to where a vehicle would park. If you can, take similar photos at the destination.
Below are examples of how a clear inquiry might be written. They are examples only, written to show the level of detail that helps; they are not descriptions of jobs Roadrunner has completed or confirmed it can perform.
Example inquiry: “I have six rolled panels of fence screening, each about 6 feet long and 1 foot across, already removed and stacked in my side yard. Two people can carry each roll. I need them taken to my other property across town and set in the garage. I can help load.”
Example inquiry: “I'm not sure what this material is called. It's a mesh screen still attached to a metal frame behind my house, roughly 10 by 4 feet. I'd like to know whether it can be picked up or whether it needs to be removed first. Photos attached.”
Confirming acceptance and handling before scheduling
Nothing is scheduled until Roadrunner has confirmed that the request fits the service. That conversation should cover what the item is, how it will be handled, who loads and unloads, what equipment is needed, both locations, timing and price. If anything remains unclear, Roadrunner may ask for more photos or details.
If your request turns out to fit better as a container rental, for example because you have a quantity of debris rather than an item to move, the services overview explains the other options, including trash removal.
After your request is confirmed
Once Roadrunner confirms that the request fits, keep the item ready and the paths clear at both locations. Let the contact at the destination know when to expect the delivery, and keep your phone handy in case the driver has a question.
Frequently asked questions
What does Roadrunner mean by screening?
This website does not define it for you, because the term covers many different requests. Describe what you have and Roadrunner will confirm whether it fits the service.
Does this service include removing screening that is still installed?
Do not assume so. If the material is still attached to a structure, say that clearly and Roadrunner will tell you whether removal is something it can discuss.
Do I need to load the item myself?
Loading and unloading are confirmed for each request. Tell Roadrunner whether you can load, whether someone can unload at the destination, and whether you need help.
Can you deliver screening material to my property?
This page does not promise material delivery. If that is what you need, describe it and Roadrunner will tell you whether it fits the service.
How fast can a pick up and drop off be scheduled?
Timing is confirmed only after the scope and both locations are understood. Share your preferred dates and any deadlines in your request.
What photos should I send?
A wide shot of the item, a close-up of the material, and a shot of the path to where a vehicle would park. Photos of the destination help too.
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Describe your request
Tell Roadrunner Dumpster what needs to be moved, where it is and where it needs to go. You'll hear back about whether the request fits and what the next step is.