There are lots of answers to that question. Snakes, spiders, public speaking and failure are top items that scare the average person. Here’s another one you can add to the list. Jumping into a end-of-year home improvement project that creates a big mess without ordering a rental dumpster. That’s not the scariest part of the story. The horrifying part is when the main character realizes, just as the project is finished, that the mess now has to be cleaned up and moved. A dumpster in place during the project means the mess is NEVER a second thought.

Contact the BlueBox Rental office in Hagerstown, MD for your rental dumpster. You can connect by clicking here, calling them at 301.333.9500 or texting a representative at 240.219.5839. They deliver to most places in the Tri-state area. They have six different dumpsters for your specific need. You can view the company’s six dumpster options on this page.

Expand your October and Halloween knowledge with some interesting information below. AND, don’t forget to “change your clock, change your batteries,” when Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday November 2nd. This means to replace your smoke detector batteries when you turn your clocks BACK on that date at 2 a.m.

October Facts

• The name October comes from the Latin “octō”, meaning “eight”, because in the Roman calendar October was the eight month of the year. January and February were added to the beginning of the year after the Julian calendar reform.
• Famous people born in October include Angela Lansbury, Bill Gates, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, Julie Andrews, Hugh Jackman, Alfred Nobel, Anne Rice, Arthur Miller, Auguste Lumière, Friedrich Nietzsche, Christopher Columbus and John Keats.
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                   Opal Gem Stone

  According to folklore, if the deer have a gray coat in October, you should expect a hard winter. Other natural signs include thick onion skins and corn husks, tall ant hills or early bird migrations.

• The birthstones for October are the tourmaline and the opal. Tourmalines display a wide spectrum of colors, such as yellow, pink, blue, red, green, black or brown. Opals exhibit different colors (green, white, yellow, blue, pink etc.) depending on the conditions under which they were created.
• The traditional flower of the month of October is the Calendula, symbolizing comfort, healing, protection and grace.

Halloween Trivia

• The name Halloween comes from “All Hallows’ Eve” or the night before “All Hallows” day (All Saints Day). In old English, “hallow” means “to sanctify.”
• The fastest pumpkin carving, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, took only 16.47 seconds. Stephen Clarke of New York holds this record, carving his jack-o’-lantern in a October 2013 contest.
• Princesses and superheroes rank as the most popular costumes.
• Candy corn was originally named “chicken feed.”

“This is my second season utilizing BlueBox Rental for my agricultural business. The service is always prompt, the scheduling is done quickly, the dumpsters arrive on time, and they’ve always worked out a solution if I needed more time or another dumpster. 10/10 would recommend and will continue to be a returning customer.” – LeeAnn H.

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There are fewer daylight hours these days, but the nice temperatures in the Western Maryland area are in great supply. Every weekend for the foreseeable future is filled with opportunities to get out of the house and into the nice weather. Those off hours can be filled with outdoor fun — or indoor concerts — right up until the kids start putting on their costumes. Click on this link to see a list of the many events you and your family can enjoy. The main thing you need to do is to add “fall fun” to your to-do list.

If your fall to-do list includes making a big mess, BlueBox Rental dumpster company in Hagerstown, MD is reading, willing and able to help you help yourself.

Is your plan to take on a project before the holidays

This is the time of year when holiday plans start coming to mind. Right now the people are putting up their Halloween decorations. As soon as those go back on the shelf, the Thanksgiving runners and placements will be pulled from the tubs next to the Christmas decorations. Those actions often lead to great ideas that need to get done in a hurry. Those might include the home improvement project or clean out that have been talked about, but now need to get done.

The BlueBox staff is on standby for your call or online request. Once that happens, the right size dumpster is then delivered to the job site. Once you are done using it, they will remove it and that part of your project will be out of your way.

Below are some other to-dos to consider before the winter weather moves into the Tri-state area of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

Fall to-do list to make life better for you

With fall being a busier season, this checklist is a great way to be ready for the shorter days, colder nights and holidays that are on the horizon.

1. Clean and store summer gear
2. Set up a family calendar
3. Clear the way for easy weeknight dinners
4. Share your backyard harvest from your garden
5. Clean carpets and floors
6. Check emergency kits
7. Make sure the holiday decorations are organized and ready to use
8. Schedule “do-nothing” and “fun” time for fall
9. Clean and organize storage places, such as the basement or garage
10. Finish up outdoor projects, such as landscaping
11. Check your home for signs of pests and places they can enter
12. BONUS: Make sure siding, gutters and sidewalks are cleaned by a professional pressure washing company.

To read all the details about this list, click here to link to the article from HOUZZ.

Contact BlueBox for your rental dumpster

Click here to reserve one of BlueBox‘s rental dumpsters. They offer six different size dumpsters, with different price points, so you have the right one for the right job. You can also call the office at 301.333.9500 or text a representative at 240.219.5839. They deliver dumpsters throughout Western Maryland, Pennsylvania and the West Virginia Panhandle.

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The BlueBox Rental dumpster staff members love the nice words that happy customers say about their customer service work. The reason such accolades are so important to them is because customer service is their top priority. With other choices available in the Tri-state area of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, the BlueBox staff is always striving to win over costumers with superior customer service.

Dumpster rental testimonials and reviews

“Great company with great service! They are easy to work with.” — Lisa S.

 

“This company is awesome! We sincerely appreciate your business and rest assured, we always prioritize your company whenever we have projects in your area.” — Mark D.

 

“We had a wonderful experience with BlueBox dumpster rental. They showed up at a moment’s notice when we decided to tackle a project last minute. I never imagined we could get a dumpster to rent so quickly. Everything was smooth, easy and worry free. The pricing was fair and affordable and everyone from the office staff to the delivery staff were friendly and easy to work with. We will definitely keep them in mind for future projects!” – Casie S.

 

“This is my second season utilizing BlueBox Rental for my agricultural business. The service is always prompt, the scheduling is done quickly, the dumpsters arrive on time, and they’ve always worked out a solution if I needed more time or another dumpster. 10/10 would recommend and will continue to be a returning customer.” – LeeAnn H.

Contact the BlueBox office to rent a dumpster

Contact the BlueBox Rental office in Hagerstown, MD for your rental dumpster. You can connect by clicking here, calling them at 301.333.9500 or texting a representative at 240.219.5839. They deliver to most places in the Tri-state area. They have six different dumpsters for your specific need. You can see those on this page.

BlueBox’s dumpster service area

BlueBox Rental is proud to provide dumpster rentals in Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. In Maryland they deliver within the greater Washington County area and to parts of Frederick County. In Pennsylvania, they serve Greencastle, Waynesboro, Mercersburg and the small towns in between. They also deliver and pick up rental dumpsters in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, including Inwood, Falling Waters and Martinsburg.

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As September comes in and ushers in fall, warmer days will keep people clinging to summer for another month or so. School buses are now on the roads and Halloween decorations — already on store shelves — will soon cover local houses and businesses. All of this means the fall activities — both fun and those that are the necessities of life — are ramping up in the Tri-state area of Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. The staff at BlueBox Rental knows the this time of year can also be busy with projects. Home improvement plans are set in motion, rooms get cleaned out and other projects create large messes. A great plan for those messes includes a rental dumpster in many cases.

“Always plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.” – Richard Cushing 

Mr. Cushing’s analogy makes it very clear about being ready before you find yourself in deep water. He would probably recommend putting together a plan, or rough schedule, for having a great fall season. There are some other wise words at the end of this post about choosing a a dumpster company with impeccable customer service if you live or own a business in the greater Hagerstown, MD area.

Here are some highlights from a comprehensive list to plan for a great autumn.

1. Set up a family calendar for fall and winter
2. Add in fun activities to look forward to during this busy time
3. Clean and store summer gear
4. Plan for easy weeknight dinners
5. Share the harvest from your garden
6. Trim tree branches and shrubbery
7. Organize family photos into slide shows
8. Clean carpets, floors and windows
9. Make sure gutters are free of debris and ready for winter precipitation
10. Check emergency kits, including batteries in flashlights
11. Make sure vehicles are ready for the winter season

To read all the details about this list, click here to link to the article from the HOUZZ website.

BlueBox dumpster contact info & service areas

Reviews from BlueBox dumpster customers

Below are reviews from BlueBox dumpster customers.

“Friendly customer service. Fast and easy to reserve dumpster and quick delivery. Reasonably priced. Dropped dumpster off on Thursday morning and picked up on Monday after verifying we were ready for pick up. Followed up after pick up. Great company to do business with if you need to rent a dumpster!” – Michelle M.

 

“I had a great experience with Blue Box Dumpster. The roll off (dumpster) was placed exactly where I instructed them and they placed wood blocks to protect my driveway. Their customer service was great and the gentleman that picked up the roll off was very courteous. I highly recommend Blue Box Dumpster.” – Bruce K.

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Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer, signaling that fall is on it’s way. Pumpkin treats are available and Halloween decorations are in every retail outlet. The BlueBox Rental staff hopes you enjoyed summer and will have an incredible fall season. As the warm days give way to cool nights, it’s a great time for some larger projects around the house. The deadline of the holidays means you likely have about two months to get started and cleaned up with your home improvement project, storage clean out or other endeavor. Don’t waste time when it comes to the mess. The BlueBox staff loves setting up a dumpster next to a work site and hauling it away for homeowners and business professionals.

Other things the BlueBox dumpster staff loves is Labor Day trivia — perhaps an overstatement — AND nice words about their service. You will find both below.

Most people know that Labor Day in the United States is celebrated on the first Monday in September, however, many probably don’t realize that the day honors the American labor movement. It’s a little confusing since labor actually stops for many on this holiday. The labor movement brought strength and prosperity to The United States, because the country’s industrial sector began thriving in the late 19th Century.

This year’s Labor Day holiday is on Monday, September 1st.

Labor Day trivia facts

Nice words about BlueBox’s labor on Labor Day weekend

The BlueBox staff loves to hear great feedback about their work. It makes them feel good, because they know that they have exceeded expectations of their trusting clients. Here are a few words from several, who trusted the BlueBox Rental pros to provide excellent customer service.

“Everything with my experience in renting a dumpster was PERFECT! Tim and Sandy are lovely, friendly people to deal with. Pricing was more than fair for what they delivered. The dumpster was delivered on time and was exactly what I needed to clear out old junk before a move. One hundred percent recommend BlueBox Rental.” – Damion R

 

“Friendly customer service. Fast and easy to reserve dumpster and quick delivery. Reasonably priced. Dropped dumpster off on Thursday morning and picked up on Monday after verifying we were ready for pick up. Followed up after pick up. Great company to do business with if you need to rent a dumpster!”  – Michelle M.

 

“I had a great experience with BlueBox Dumpster. The roll off (dumpster) was placed exactly where I instructed them and they placed wood blocks to protect my driveway. Their customer service was great and the gentleman that picked up the roll off was very courteous. I highly recommend Blue Box Dumpster.”  – Bruce K.

Contact BlueBox for a rental dumpster

Click here to reserve one of BlueBox‘s rental dumpsters. They offer six different size dumpsters, with different price points, so you have the right one for the right job. You can also call the office at 301.333.9500 or text a representative at 240.219.5839. They deliver dumpsters throughout Western Maryland, Pennsylvania and the West Virginia Panhandle.

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Retail stores have already kicked off back-to-school season with shelves full of supplies for the August 25th first day (for most Maryland public schools). This is not exactly the best way to start National Family Fun Month, however there are a few weeks left to enjoy the last full month of summer. And, there are plenty of fun ways to close out the season even as school officials plan back-to-school activities.  Even if your big summer trip is a memory, plenty of weekend and evening hours remain to enjoy family time.

Below are some family fun ideas to do before every one in the Tri-state area says “goodbye” to the long summer days of 2025.

To celebrate Family Fun Month, you may want to :

• Take an overnight camping trip to a local campground
• Take a day trip to nearby town or city, such as Frederick, MD or Winchester, VA
• Go to a community pool and then stop for ice cream
• A picnic and play games in a local park
• Enjoy a backyard campfire
• Take a family bike ride or hike on the C & O Canal or Antietam Battlefield
• Visit an area zoo or aquarium
• Go fishing in a pond or on the Potomac River

Click this link which lists all the fun things to do in Western Maryland.

August dates to remember and local events

• Aug. 10 – 16, 2025 —  “Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week” is a great time avoid sales tax on certain items.
• Aug. 22 – 24, 2025 — C & O Canal Days in Williamsport, MD
• Aug. 2 – 9, 2025 — Greencastle-Antrim Old Home Week in Greencastle, PA
• Aug. 16 – 17, 2025 — Augustober Fest festival in Hagerstown, MD

Here is a complete calendar of August 2025 events happening in the area.

The great thing about Maryland being such a small state is that day trips are easy to plan and execute. Click here for great activities to do inside the Free State.

Contact BlueBox for your dumpster in August

If your summer fun is behind you and August is about completing a big project, BlueBox has a dumpster for your mess. Click here to order your rental dumpster or call the company’s Hagerstown, MD office at 301-331-4117. And, if you need to clean up major storm mess, a dumpster can be very helpful.

BlueBox Rental is proud to provide dumpster rentals in Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia in the following zip code areas:

Big Pool MD 21711 | Boonsboro MD 21713 | Brownsville MD 21715 | Cascade MD 21719 | Cavetown MD 21720 | Chewsville MD 21721 | Clear Spring MD 21722 | Fairplay MD 21733 | Funkstown MD 21734 | Gapland MD 21779 | Hagerstown MD 21740 | Hagerstown MD 21742 | Hancock MD 21750 | Keedysville MD 21756 | Maugansville MD 21767 | Rohrersville MD 21779 | St. James MD 21781 | Sharpsburg MD 21782 | Smithsburg MD 21783 | Williamsport MD 21795 | Falling Waters WV 25419 | Mercersburg PA 17236 | Greencastle PA 17225 | State Line PA 17263

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With multiple storms recently blowing through the greater Hagerstown, MD area already, plan now before any REALLY big ones hit. It will likely be an active season well into fall, bringing winds, rain, lightening, flooding and possible destruction. Be careful, stay safe and be prepared (see storm tips below). AND, if you do have storm damage, consider BlueBox Rental for a dumpster to help clean up the mess.

Storm damage can be an overwhelming sight, because it is usually widespread. Many homeowners don’t know where to begin cleaning up. One of the best ways to limit such damage is to have your house and property ready long before the storm is on the evening forecast. Start by making sure there are no objects that can cause damage. This includes random junk in the yard; dead limbs and dead landscaping; and structures that have needed to go for some time. Being prepared now can save many headaches later.

The BlueBox customer service team can deliver a dumpster to your driveway or yard. When you’re done filling it, they will remove it and the debris.

Cleaning up right after the storm passes is always the No. 1 goal. Most people only think about the energy and hard work that goes into gathering up the debris. The professionals at BlueBox Rental want to make sure you only have to touch the mess one time. Pick it up and put it in the dumpster. They truly want to make your life easier and free from the trouble that can come from a destructive storm.

Contact BlueBox for Your Dumpster

Contact the BlueBox Rental office in Hagerstown, MD for help with storm debris or other messes. You can connect by clicking here, calling them at 301.333.9500 or texting 240.219.5839. They deliver to most places in the Tri-state area of Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. They have six different dumpsters for your specific need. You can see those on this page.

Tips for weathering a storm and it’s aftermath

Here are a few tips that can help:

1. Cut back dead or diseased limbs on trees, or the entire tree if necessary. Trees can become very dangerous and may cause more damage to your home than the storm.
2. Put together a comprehensive “Hurricane Kit” (as described in the article link below).
3. Make sure your gutters are clean and in good working order.
4. Inspect your roof. Make sure it is in good shape, with all shingles being tight to the roof line.
5. Make sure you have a place to store all outside furniture — and anything that can moved by heavy winds — which can cause damage.
6. Purchase storm shutters or have a supply of plywood that can cover windows and doors.
7. Have sand bags — or the makings for such — to keep flood waters from entering under doors if your home is in a low area.

Here is an article on how to be prepared for the next major storm or hurricane before it hits the greater Hagerstown area.

Words from BlueBox’s satisfied dumpster customers

“This company is awesome!” — Mark D.

Read more BlueBox Rental dumpster reviews here.

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Summer just kicked off and it’s a great time of year to have a great time. Soon the skies will be filled with fireworks and the sounds of oohs and ahhs across this great nation, including those skies over the Tri-state area. It’s a highlight for so many across the United States of America. This country has a rich history going back to it’s humble beginnings more than 250 years ago.

Below is a brief summary — with some moving quotes — of those days leading to the country’s independence which will soon be celebrated on July 4th.

Here is a list of July fourth events in the greater Tri-state area of Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Please be careful while enjoying these celebrations or your own.

Click on this link to watch July 4th fireworks from the comfort of your home.

Summer projects make messes easily contained in a dumpster

BlueBox Rental has small, medium and large dumpsters for every need for area homeowners and business people. So if you’re cleaning out a storage room or deconstructing a large concrete pad or walk, a BlueBox driver will deliver the right-sized dumpster right to the edge of the job site. You keep it there until the mess is loaded up and contact the Hagerstown, MD office for them to haul it away.

Click here to reserve one of BlueBox‘s rental dumpsters. You can also call the office at 301.333.9500 or text a representative at 240.219.5839. They deliver dumpsters throughout Western Maryland, Pennsylvania and the West Virginia Panhandle. Find out why Mark and Andie were excited to share their thoughts for the world to read.

“This company is awesome!” – Mark D.

“This is the company in Washington County that you would want to get a dumpster from. They were efficient, they were prompt and they were very nice to work with too!” — Andie M.

The history of Independence Day in America

On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England, leading to the formation of the United States. The colonies and England had already been at odds for a year when the colonies convened a Continental Congress in the summer of 1776. Richard Henry Lee of Virginia presented a resolution in a June 7th session in the Pennsylvania State House. That resolution included these now-famous words:

“Resolved: That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.”

These words led to the drafting of a statement presenting to the world the colonies’ case for independence. Members of the committee included famous patriots John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia. The task of drafting The Declaration of Independence was given to Jefferson.

On July 1, 1776, the Continental Congress reconvened, and on the following day, the resolution for independence was adopted by the colonies. The Declaration was officially adopted and ratified on the afternoon of July 4.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” — The Declaration of Independence, 1776

“Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on.” — Justice Thurgood Marshall

“May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than this our own country!” — Daniel Webster

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The BlueBox Rental staff love the nice words from happy customers. Those testimonials tell them they are doing well, because customer service is the company’s top priority. With other choices available, the BlueBox staff members are always striving for the best customer service. They consider it a privilege to serve and are honored when people put their trust in their team.

Dumpster Rental Testimonials

“These guys are great! They make it super easy to set an appointment. They work with your schedule for drop offs and pickups, and even still came to pickup the dumpster when I missed the deadline to request the pickup. Definitely recommend!” — Amanda L.

 

“This company is awesome!” – Mark D.

 

“This is the company in Washington County that you would want to get a dumpster from. They were efficient, they were prompt and they were very nice to work with too! We will call on them next time we need a dumpster.” — Andie M.

 

“Great service! Priced great and very accommodating.” – Yvonne W.

 

“Friendly customer service. Fast and easy to reserve dumpster and quick delivery. Reasonably priced. Dropped dumpster off on Thursday morning and picked up on Monday after verifying we were ready for pick up. Followed up after pick up. Great company to do business with if you need to rent a dumpster!” – Michelle M.

 

“I had a great experience with Blue Box Dumpster. The roll off (dumpster) was placed exactly where I instructed them and they placed wood blocks to protect my driveway. Their customer service was great and the gentleman that picked up the roll off was very courteous. I highly recommend Blue Box Dumpster.”  – Bruce K.

BlueBox’s Dumpster Service Area

BlueBox Rental is proud to provide dumpster rentals in Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. In Maryland, their drivers deliver within the greater Washington County area and to parts of Frederick County. In Pennsylvania, they serve Greencastle, Waynesboro, Mercersburg and the small towns in between. They also deliver rental dumpsters in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, including Inwood and Martinsburg.

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