Invoicing & Payments · updated 2026-08-08

    How to create an order with a payment link in Dumpster Controls

    When you create an order with the "Payment Link" option, the app generates the invoice, emails and texts a secure payment link to the customer, and can start automatic reminders, all in one flow.

    Before you start

    • A connected Stripe account (otherwise the "Payment Link" button is disabled).
    • A customer with an email address or phone number.
    1. 1

      Start a new order

      Click "Create New Order" in the sidebar and fill in the customer, dumpster size, and dates as usual.

    2. 2

      Choose "Payment Link"

      In the payment section, select "Payment Link". The tooltip explains it: a secure payment link is sent to the customer and Stripe processes the payment. Card details are never stored by the app.

    3. 3

      Review the invoice

      The "Invoice Preview" modal shows the full invoice before anything is sent. Under "Delivery Options" choose "Send via Email" (you can add more recipients with "Add another email...") and "Send Text Message Notification".

    4. 4

      Set "Card Fee Handling"

      Pick who covers the processing fee: "Customer pays fee", "Company absorbs fee", or "Split 50/50". The preview updates the customer total accordingly.

    5. 5

      Send it

      Click "Confirm & Send". The order and invoice are created, the payment link goes out by the channels you chose, and automatic payment reminders are scheduled for unpaid invoices.

    What happens next

    • The customer receives the invoice with a "Pay Now" button on the public invoice page.
    • If you ordered multiple dumpsters at once, they are billed under one combined invoice.
    • When the customer pays, the invoice and the order are marked paid automatically.

    Troubleshooting

    The "Payment Link" button is grayed out.

    Your Stripe account is not connected yet. Clicking the button opens a prompt to set up payouts first.

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