A dumpster enclosure hides the bins, keeps litter from blowing around and stops other people from filling your container. We build them for apartment buildings, restaurants, shops, churches and offices in Saint Paul, in wood, vinyl, steel panel or chain link with screening, with gates sized for the truck.
The gates are the part that fails, so that is where we put the weight. Enclosure gates are wide, they are opened every week by a driver in a hurry, and they get hit. We hang them on heavy steel posts set deep in concrete, with drop rods to hold them open and a latch that works with gloves on. In Saint Paul many enclosures face an alley, so we also plan where plowed snow will go, or the gates will not open in January.
Cities usually have rules on screening trash areas, and they vary by zoning district. We check what Saint Paul or your suburb requires for your property before we design the enclosure. We also ask your hauler what gate opening and approach the truck needs.
Dumpster enclosures in Saint Paul: common questions
What material lasts longest for an enclosure?
Steel posts and gate frames with steel, vinyl or composite infill hold up best. Wood infill costs less and is easy to repair, but it needs replacing sooner where trucks and bins hit it.
Can you rebuild only the gates?
Yes, if the walls are sound. New gate posts and steel-framed gates fix most worn-out enclosures.
Do you add bollards inside the enclosure?
We can. Bollards at the back wall and beside the gate posts stop the bins and the truck from hitting the fence.
How it works
- Free estimate: Call, text or book online. We visit, measure and talk through options.
- Written quote: Clear pricing with material choices side by side.
- Permits & planning: We check local rules and help with permits before we dig.
- Install & clean-up: Our crew installs, cleans up and walks the finished fence with you.