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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. ## 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. ## Configure the fees
    The "Additional fees" step has two toggles: "Fuel Surcharge (FSC)?" with a flat "Fee amount:" (added to invoices when enabled), and "Do you charge sales tax?" with a "Percentage:". Choosing "No" on the step's Add/No control turns both fees off for this size while keeping your values saved.
  3. ## 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.
  4. ## 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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