Import Your Data · updated 2026-08-08

How to run the import and finish in Dumpster Controls

One click turns every valid row into a customer and an active order. The done screen tells you exactly how many made it and where to go next.

Before you start

• At least one row showing "OK" in the preview.

1. ## Click "Import {count} orders"
   The button sits next to the counters and names the exact number of valid rows it will import. It shows a spinner while the batch runs; rows are created one by one.
2. ## Wait for the toast
   When the batch finishes, a toast confirms "{count} orders imported!".
3. ## Read the done screen
   The page switches to a summary titled "{count} orders imported". If everything went in, it reads "All set. Your board now shows your real operation." If some rows failed during creation, it reads "{failed} rows could not be imported. You can add those manually."
4. ## Open your board
   Click "Open my board" to jump to the operations page, where your imported rentals are now live.

What happens next

• Each imported order gets an official order number in your normal sequence and is marked as coming from an import.
• Orders arrive as active rentals waiting pickup and unpaid, with no charges or invoices created.
• Real orders count toward your company milestones, so a first successful import can trigger a milestone celebration.

Troubleshooting

The done screen says some rows could not be imported.

Those rows passed validation but failed during creation, usually a temporary connection issue. Add them manually as new orders, or paste just those rows again. Rows that did import will not be removed by a re-paste, so only paste the missing ones to avoid duplicates.

Related guides

• What to do after importing your orders in Dumpster Controls
• How to create your first order in Dumpster Controls

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dumpster Controls really free?

Yes. The entire app is free for any company at any fleet size: dispatch, online booking, the driver app, invoicing, the Tresha AI assistant and every other feature, with no monthly fee, no trial period and no credit card to sign up. The only cost on the free plan is optional card processing when a customer pays by card through the platform: 2.99% plus $3.99 per transaction on the free plan. The entire app is free; an optional $169 per month plan lowers that to 2.99% plus $0.30 and adds a Sponsored spotlight in the public company directory. Prices as published on dumpstercontrols.io/pricing on 2026-09-23.

Do you charge per driver, per truck or per order?

No. There is no per-driver, per-truck, per-user or per-order fee, and no order limit. A company with one truck and a company with twenty pay the same for the software: nothing.

Is there a contract?

No. There is no contract, no minimum term and no setup fee. You create the account yourself, and on the free plan there is nothing to cancel because nothing is billed. The optional $169 lower card rate plan is billed month to month.

Which countries and languages are supported?

Dumpster Controls serves hauling companies in the United States and Canada. The app interface and the Tresha AI assistant are available in English, Spanish and Portuguese. The public pages, such as the blog, the help center and the landfill finder, are in English.

How do I switch from another dumpster software?

Create a free account at dumpstercontrols.io/login, with no sales call and no credit card. Then import your customers from a CSV file using the template provided in the app; past orders can also be imported from a CSV. Container sizes and pricing are set up in Settings. The landfill database, with 1,750 active US and Canadian landfills as counted on 2026-10-01, is already loaded, so disposal sites do not need to be typed in. Step-by-step guides are at dumpstercontrols.io/help.