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Orders · updated 2026-08-08

How to send an estimate in Dumpster Controls

Estimate Only sends a professional quote with an accept link, without touching inventory or creating an order.

Before you start

  • A customer with an email address (the estimate is sent by email).
  1. ## Pick "Estimate Only"
    On the "Create New Order" page, select the "Estimate Only" card ("Send a quote without creating an order.").
  2. ## Fill the quote
    Choose the customer, "Size", "Amount ($)", "Tax (%)", "Fuel Surcharge (FSC)", "Included Weight (tons)", and quantity. "Delivery Date", "Pickup Date", and the address are optional on estimates.
  3. ## Add "Estimate Notes"
    Use the notes field ("Add details or special conditions for this estimate...") for terms or caveats the customer should read.
  4. ## Send it
    Review the "Estimate Summary" and click "Send Estimate". A toast confirms "Estimate Sent" with the estimate number.

What happens next

  • The estimate gets its own number (separate from order numbers) and is emailed to the customer with a public link where they can view and accept it.
  • Track it in the "Estimates" panel on the Customers page, where accepted estimates light up for your acknowledgment.

Troubleshooting

The button will not submit.

Estimates require a customer, a size, and an amount greater than 0. Red messages mark what is missing.

Related guides

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dumpster Controls really free?

Yes. The software is free: 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. An optional Unlimited plan at $169 per month lowers that to 2.99% plus $0.30. 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 Unlimited 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.