Concrete Dumpster Pads
Asphalt Coatings CompanyAsphalt Coatings Company builds commercial concrete dumpster pads and approach aprons sized for the collection truck.
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Pad work we handle
- Dumpster pads and truck aprons
- Bollards and gate posts
- Cracked pad replacement
- Flush asphalt tie-ins
- Equipment pads
- 4.7 out of 5 on Google
- Free on-site estimate
- Heavy-duty compactor pads
- Rebar-reinforced concrete
- Thickened edges for trucks
- Scheduled with your waste hauler
- Since 1986
Concrete Dumpster Pad Services
Asphalt Coatings Company builds concrete dumpster pads, dumpster pad approach aprons and dumpster pad replacements for commercial properties.
Concrete Dumpster Pads
We build reinforced concrete dumpster pads sized to the collection truck that services your property, with the bollards and posts set with the slab.
Dumpster Pad Approach Aprons
The approach apron extends the concrete under the collection truck while it stands and works, so the truck never loads the asphalt.
Dumpster Pad Replacement
We replace a pad that has cracked through under loading to a corrected specification, after assessing the load and existing conditions.
The on-site assessment sets the pad and apron around the truck that services your property.
Which Properties Does Asphalt Coatings Company Build Concrete Dumpster Pads For?
Asphalt Coatings Company builds concrete dumpster pads for apartment complexes, shopping centers, office parks, industrial warehouses, HOA communities and healthcare centers. We work on commercial properties only.
Apartment Complex Dumpster Pads
Asphalt Coatings Company builds concrete dumpster pads at apartment complexes.
Shopping Center Dumpster Pads
Asphalt Coatings Company builds concrete dumpster pads at shopping centers.
Office Park Dumpster Pads
Asphalt Coatings Company builds concrete dumpster pads at office parks.
Industrial Warehouse Dumpster Pads
Asphalt Coatings Company builds concrete dumpster pads at industrial warehouses.
HOA Community Dumpster Pads
Asphalt Coatings Company builds concrete dumpster pads at HOA communities.
Healthcare Center Dumpster Pads
Asphalt Coatings Company builds concrete dumpster pads at healthcare centers.
Featured Clients Asphalt Coatings Company Has Served
Asphalt Coatings Company has served national retailers, grocers, travel centers and dealerships, including Costco Wholesale, Safeway, King Soopers, Lowe's, The Home Depot, Target, TravelCenters of America and CarMax.
- Licensed and insured
- Right-of-way (ROW) licensed
Concrete Dumpster Pad Before and After
Asphalt Coatings Company dug out the failed area in front of a trash enclosure and poured a new broom-finished concrete apron, taped off to cure.
Concrete Dumpster Pad Case Studies
Asphalt Coatings Company has documented concrete dumpster pad work at an office campus parking garage entry and an apartment community.
Office Campus Parking Garage Entry Concrete Dumpster Pad
Our crews completed concrete lanes and islands, asphalt removal, curb painting and striping at Kiewit.
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Our crews completed concrete dumpster pads, a concrete apron and sidewalk repair at Mountain Gate.
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Concrete Dumpster Pad Reviews
Customers rate Asphalt Coatings Company's concrete and paving work 4.7 out of 5 on Google.
How We Size a Concrete Dumpster Pad
We size a concrete dumpster pad from the collection vehicle that services your property, not just the container footprint. At the free on-site estimate, we set the pad dimensions around that vehicle.
The apron, slab, reinforcement, concrete and drainage each follow from the truck and the load.
An Approach Apron for the Collection Truck
The approach apron extends the concrete under the truck while it stands and works. A short pad leaves the truck standing on asphalt in front of the container, and that concentrated loading can break up the pavement.
Dumpster Pad Thickness
Dumpster pad thickness starts at a 6-inch minimum for front-load dumpsters. Compactors, heavy equipment staging and loading dock approaches get our heavy-duty 8-inch reinforced slab with thickened edges and additional dowels.
Dumpster Pad Reinforcement and Concrete
Our dumpster pads use #4 rebar spaced 12 inches apart in both directions, held above the prepared ground on supports called chairs, with a thickened edge for truck outrigger loading. We pour them with air-entrained concrete.
Drainage Around the Dumpster Pad
Dumpster pads drain away from the enclosure and buildings at a minimum grade of 2%. We plan drainage during the site assessment and detail the transition where the pad meets the asphalt.
What Comes With a Concrete Dumpster Pad?
A concrete dumpster pad comes with the bollards, gate posts, enclosure wall footings, wheel stops and container guides set with the slab. One company handles both the concrete and the asphalt around it.
Each of these parts is built with the pad.
- Bollards sit in independent footings at least 36 inches deep, isolated from the surrounding slab.
- Gate posts and enclosure wall footings are set with the pad.
- Wheel stops and container guides complete the pad assembly.
- We rebuild the surrounding asphalt against the new concrete, leaving the transition flush and sealed.
Curb and Gutter
For parking lot islands and curbing, see our curb and gutter page.
Concrete Services
Other commercial concrete, including stairs, is covered by our concrete services.
Concrete Repair
For spall or joint work, see concrete repair.
Asphalt Repair
For potholes in the adjoining pavement, see asphalt and pothole repair.
Concrete Equipment Pads
Asphalt Coatings Company builds reinforced concrete equipment pads sized to HVAC units, generators and transformers. Equipment pads can include conduit and piping sleeves, drainage, clearances and bollard protection where required; vibration isolation design is available.
More Paving and Concrete Services
Asphalt Coatings Company also provides concrete repair, curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks, other concrete services, asphalt repair, parking lot repair and maintenance, asphalt paving, mill and pave and new asphalt construction.
Our Concrete Dumpster Pad Process
Our concrete dumpster pad process runs in five steps: a free assessment, a written scope, a collection schedule, preparing and pouring the pad, and curing with a final walkthrough.
Free Assessment
Our project manager checks loading, access, drainage and the existing pad.
Written Scope
We set out thickness, reinforcement, drainage and itemized pricing for each pad.
Collection Schedule
We schedule the work with your waste collection provider.
Prepare and Pour
Our crews compact the base, set rebar and forms, then pour and finish.
Cure and Walkthrough
We protect the concrete as it cures, then check the work against the scope.
Who Builds the Concrete Dumpster Pad?
Our own crews build your dumpster pad with company-owned equipment, and we do not use subcontractors.
Is Asphalt Coatings Company Licensed and Insured?
Asphalt Coatings Company holds right-of-way (ROW) and contractor licenses, so our crews can work in the public right-of-way next to your property, including streets, sidewalks and driveway aprons, as well as on private parking lots. Current documentation is available on request.
What Determines Concrete Dumpster Pad Cost?
Concrete dumpster pad cost depends on the slab specification, site preparation and the work around the pad.
- Pad area, thickness and reinforcement Front-load pads start at 6 inches; heavy-duty pads use an 8-inch reinforced slab.
- Demolition and disposal An existing pad is removed and disposed of before the new pour.
- Subgrade preparation and formwork We compact the ground, install the aggregate base and set the forms.
- Apron, bollards and enclosure The approach apron, bollards, enclosure footings and posts are priced with the pad.
- Adjoining asphalt We restore the asphalt against the new concrete so the surfaces meet flush.
- Site access and phasing Work around your operating hours and collection schedule can run in phases.
After the free assessment, each pad has its own line in the written scope, with the recommended thickness and reinforcement, timeline and maintenance options, so an owner, board or lender can see what is being approved.
Frequently Asked Questions
These frequently asked questions cover concrete dumpster pad scheduling and curing, replacement and budget.
Scheduling and Curing
Can Trash Collection Keep Running While the Dumpster Pad Cures?
Yes, trash collection can continue from a temporary container location while the pad cures, where the site allows. We schedule pad work with your waste collection provider.
When Can a Collection Truck Use the New Dumpster Pad?
Concrete cures for at least seven days before loading. We state the specific loading window for your collection truck; a pad carrying a loaded truck needs longer to gain strength than flatwork carrying foot traffic.
Can Dumpster Pad Work Be Scheduled at Nights or Weekends?
Yes, dumpster pad work can use nights, weekends or phases around your operating hours and collection schedule.
How Does Weather Affect the Concrete Placement Date?
Temperature and moisture conditions can move placement dates. We watch the forecast and update the schedule.
Replacement and Budget
Why Not Rework a Cracked Dumpster Pad?
A dumpster pad that has cracked through under loading is replaced to a corrected specification. We assess the load and existing conditions first, because reworking the same undersized slab would leave the original load problem in place.
Can Dumpster Pad Work Be Phased Across Budget Years?
Yes, for a property with several elements to replace, we document the work and prioritize recurring repairs or safety issues. Other elements can be scheduled into later budget cycles.
Which Areas Does Asphalt Coatings Company Serve?
Asphalt Coatings Company runs its work from three offices, in Denver Metro, Colorado Springs and Fort Collins, and its crews also work across the cities listed below.
Denver Metro
- Asphalt Coatings Company
- 16275 E 2nd Ave, Aurora, CO 80011
- (303) 340-4750
Colorado Springs
- Asphalt Coatings Company Inc
- 102 S Tejon St #1100, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- (719) 602-7453
Fort Collins
- Asphalt Coatings Co
- 11 Old Town Square #260, Fort Collins, CO 80524
- (970) 665-4441
Concrete Dumpster Pads in Aurora
Asphalt Coatings Company provides concrete dumpster pad services in Aurora.
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Concrete Dumpster Pads in Denver
Asphalt Coatings Company provides concrete dumpster pad services in Denver.
Concrete Dumpster Pads in Colorado Springs
Asphalt Coatings Company provides concrete dumpster pad services in Colorado Springs.
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Concrete Dumpster Pads in Fort Collins
Asphalt Coatings Company provides concrete dumpster pad services in Fort Collins.
More cities we serve
- Littleton
- Greeley
- Arvada
- Lakewood
- Bennett
- Longmont
- Boulder
- Louisville
- Broomfield
- Loveland
- Castle Rock
- Monument
- Centennial
- Parker
- Commerce City
- Pueblo
- Grand Junction
- Thornton
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How Your Free Concrete Dumpster Pad Quote Works
A free concrete dumpster pad estimate or quote starts with one step from you: send your job site address with the form and we'll confirm it's in our service area.
- Asphalt Coatings Company sends a project manager to assess the pad and the surrounding pavement.
- You get a written scope with itemized pricing before work begins.
- In the form, select Concrete and include your collection schedule.
The estimate costs nothing and carries no obligation.
To talk it through first, call the office nearest you, Monday to Saturday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, or email info@asphaltcoatings.net.
For commercial properties only, including HOA, multifamily and municipal sites.
You receive a written scope with itemized pricing before any work begins.
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