FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Find answers to frequently asked questions about Marpan, our container rental services, recycling program and more.
Container Rental Services
Review our container services information or call (850) 224-9353 to help you choose a container size and learn more about our container rental process
We can place containers almost anywhere. However, low hanging trees and power lines can hinder our access. We need extra space for the height of the truck and lifting the container up to slide it into place. Make sure there are no low power lines or trees that could be snagged when dropping the container. A good rule of thumb is the container length plus 40 feet and 23 feet overhead. Read More >
You can have as many additional hauls as needed with your order, but you incur the per haul fee with standard disposal per haul. Read More >
No. However, if the location where the dumpster is to be delivered is difficult to describe over the phone, it may be better to be on site for the delivery to ensure it is placed in the desired location. Read More >
Load the dumpster as evenly as possible, and fill it just below the top of the container. Please do not overload the dumpster. Tthere may be additional charges if our driver arrives and cannot pick up the container because of overflowing materials. Read More >
All dumpsters will be delivered on the scheduled day of service. Your container may arrive any time throughout the day unless specified otherwise. Call (850) 224-9353 the day of delivery to talk to a representative. They will do their best to give you an estimated delivery time. Read More >
Yes, the flat rate includes 3 tons of material for 15 and 20 Cubic Yard Containers and 4 tons for 30 Cubic Yard Containers. Anything over those amounts will be billed at the current disposal rate. Read More >
Due to the weight of the truck and container, there is a risk of damage to your yard and some driveways. If this concerns you, we recommend placing pieces of plywood where the container is to be placed to help avoid damage. However, this does not guarantee to alleviate any risk. Marpan does not take any responsibility or liability for damage caused to your yard or driveway. Read More >
Payment is required in advance and can be done using Visa, MasterCard, American Express or your banking information. Read More >
Single Stream Recycling
Single stream recycling is a system in which all recyclable materials (paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, and glass) are placed in a single bin for collection. In a single stream system, recyclables are mixed together during collection and transported to a material recovery facility, where they are sorted using a combination of manual and automated processes. Read More >
Single-stream recycling is designed to make recycling more convenient for residents and businesses by eliminating the need to separate different types of recyclables. Read More >
Paper, plastic, metal, and glass items can all be recycled at the Marpan Recycling Center.
Paper
- office paper (plain, colored, sticky notes)
- envelopes (manilla, window, etc.)
- cardboard (corrugated and food packages)
- magazine, brochures, catalogs, books
Plastic
- #1-7 empty plastic bottles and jugs
- #1-7 empty plastic tubs and screw-top jars
- 3-gallon buckets, empty food trays
Metal
- empty aluminum, tin and steel containers
- pie tins and balled-up aluminum foil
Glass
- glass bottles & jars of any color
If you keep your recyclables inside your home or garage, a light rinsing is recommend. Removing the bulk of the residue is also appreciated. Considerations would include where you store your recyclables before they make it out to the curb and potential pest issues, indoors or out. Read More >
Recycling Center
Neither.Marpan’s recycling center is a material recovery facility. Read More >
Marpan serves all businesses and residents of Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson and other surrounding counties. Read More >
No. Marpan is a full-service, Class III recycling center. We do all the sorting at our facility. All you have to do is bring it to us, and we’ll do the rest. Read More >
A Class III recycling center, also known as a “Material Recovery Facility (MRF),” is a facility where individuals and businesses can bring recyclable materials to be collected and processed. These facilities typically accept a wide range of materials, such as paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, wood, roofing, concrete and metal and are often operated by local governments or waste management companies. Class III recycling centers play an important role in diverting recyclable materials from landfills and promoting sustainable waste management practices in communities. Read More >
- Processed tires
- Yard trash bagged and loose
- Furniture
- Mattresses
- Clothing
- Carpet
- Carpet padding
- Flower pots
- Metals
- Concrete
- Wood
- Rocks
- Soil
- Toys
- Treated lumber
We accept all Class III materials as well as yard waste. That list includes any construction or demolition debris such as wood, siding, roofing materials, nails, concrete or just about anything that comes from a construction site. We also accept furniture, carpet, appliances, mowers (with fluids removed) and other bulky items. If you have been taking waste materials to any of the local disposal facilities, you can now recycle those same materials at Marpan Recycling. Read More >
Marpan Recycling cannot accept any toxic materials such as liquids, chemicals, cleaners, paint thinner or asbestos-laden goods, nor can we accept television or computer monitors or putrescible products such as household garbage. (Putrescible wastes include soft organic matter that rots or decays rapidly. It can generate odor and attract vermin.) In addition, we do not accept television and computer monitors. Read More >
We accept cash, checks and debit/credit cards. Read More >
We charge $75/ton for mixed waste, $85/ton for pressure treated lumber and $95/ton for shingles or roofing materials. Read More >
When you pull into the facility, you’ll drive onto our scale where we will weigh your vehicle. You will then be directed toward the tipping floor by one of our spotters for unloading. Upon leaving, you will drive back to the scale where we take an additional weight and charge you according to the amount of material unloaded. Read More >
6020 Woodville Highway. Just head south on Monroe Street, 1 mile south of Capital Circle on the right. Read More >
Marpan Recycling runs all materials across a series of conveyors, magnets, screens and through a manual sorting system. Once it has been separated by type, the materials are baled, ground or processed further. We then ship most material to industries who need those raw materials. For example, we ship wood chips to a biomass plant to be used for their boiler fuel and ship the metal products to metal recyclers. Non-recyclable material is sent to a Class I, lined landfill.
Without Marpan Recycling, most construction materials would be sent directly to a landfill. While most landfills are a safe and reasonable means of disposal, they take up acres of land that can now be left undisturbed and protected. By keeping materials out of the landfill, we also help sustain markets for recycled materials. For every ton of material we recover, that is one less ton of raw materials that must be grown, mined or manufactured.
The Marpan facility was built to be eco-friendly. We use the latest technology, energy-efficient lighting and high-efficiency engines to power our operations. By building our facility eco-consciously, we save on fuel and electricity both now and in the long run.
Yes, we do. We also accept cardboard and other packaging materials such as pallets and film plastic. Read More >
HAVE MORE QUESTIONS?
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