Inventory & Containers · updated 2026-08-08

    How to set weight limits and extra fees for a size in Dumpster Controls

    Steps 3 and 4 of the size wizard turn your disposal economics into automatic invoice math: included tonnage, overage rates, and the fees every rental carries.

    1. 1

      Decide on weight charges

      Step 3, "Extra Weight Charge", asks "Do you charge based on weight?" with "Add" or "No". Choosing "Add" reveals "Initial weight included (Ton):" (the tonnage covered by the base price) and "Additional charge per Ton:" (the overage fee).

    2. 2

      Offer weight packages (optional)

      Under "Weight Packages", toggle "Package 1" or "Package 2" and set a "Weight" allowance and flat "Cost:" for each, for customers who want to pre-buy extra tonnage.

    3. 3

      Configure the fees

      Step 4, "Additional fees", has four toggles: "Fuel Surcharge (FSC)?" with a flat "Fee amount:", "Do you charge sales tax?" with a "Percentage:", "Rescheduling fee?" charged when customers move dates, and "Cancellation fee?" as a percentage of the order total.

    4. 4

      Enable customer self-service (optional)

      The "Customer portal" block asks "Let the customer request a rental extension?". When on, customers can request extra days from their tracking link; the request always waits for your approval and extra days use the additional day price already set for this size.

    5. 5

      Save

      Click "Save" (or "Update" when editing). The tooltips on each field explain exactly where the amount lands on the invoice.

    What happens next

    • The included tonnage and overage rate show on the inventory table as "Max Weight (Ton)" and "Overage Rate ($/Ton)", and they drive the weight line when you complete orders with a landfill receipt.

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