Nope, you don’t need to be home, but we do please ask that if you’re not there, you make sure to clearly mark where you want the dumpster placed and that the area surrounding the container is clear. (Our trucks plus the dumpsters need AT LEAST 53 feet of clearance to be able to get the job done.) We will not service the container if we cannot access it, if it is filled over the top, or if we notice prohibited items in it. If we encounter any of these problems when trying to service your dumpster, we will do our best to get in touch with you. We try very hard to resolve these problems while still there; leaving the site without completing our work is our last resort and something we try to avoid, as it results in a failed trip fee for you.