We fabricate steel dumpster enclosure frames and gate packages for commercial properties nationwide. Any gate opening width, any bay count, any finish. Volume pricing for developers and general contractors managing multiple projects. Ships Gulf Coast and nationwide.
We see the same situation repeatedly: a property manager calls because their vinyl or wood dumpster enclosure got hit by a service truck and now half the frame is laying in the parking lot. They want to know if we can repair it. The answer is sometimes yes on steel, almost always no on vinyl and wood — those materials don't repair cleanly, and the structural integrity after an impact is compromised even if it looks patched.
The root cause is almost always the same: the enclosure was hit during a trash service where the driver pushed the dumpster through the rear of the enclosure while backing up. A steel enclosure with rear bollard protection stops that from happening. The dumpster hits the pipe bollards instead of the steel frame — the bollards deform, the frame survives. We replace the bollards for $150–$200 each instead of the entire enclosure.
For commercial developers and general contractors, the lifecycle math is clear. A vinyl enclosure runs $800–$1,500 and lasts 3–5 years before UV degradation, impact damage, and general abuse render it unsightly. A steel enclosure with powder coat runs $2,500–$4,500 and lasts 20–30 years with minimal maintenance. Over a 20-year property hold, the steel enclosure is significantly cheaper. And it looks better at year 10 than the vinyl does at year 2.
The right enclosure depends on the dumpster size, the number of dumpsters, the service truck approach angle, and the property aesthetic requirements.
The standard commercial enclosure for a single 2-yard, 4-yard, or 6-yard dumpster. Steel post frame with 2 swinging gates on heavy-duty weld-on hinges, drop rod to hold gates open during service, and padlock hasp. Gate opening sized to your dumpster width plus 12 inches of clearance each side. Carbon steel 2×2 or 2×4 inch tube frame construction.
Two-bay enclosure for 6-yard and 8-yard dumpsters, or two separate dumpsters in a shared enclosure. Center post divides the bays. Four swinging gate panels — two per bay — or two large gates across the full front. Common at multi-family residential, larger retail centers, and facilities with separate trash and recycling streams.
Three-bay or four-bay enclosures for facilities with mandatory recycling programs — trash, single-stream recycling, organics, and cardboard streams require separate containers. Municipal ordinances in many jurisdictions now require multi-stream recycling for commercial properties. We fabricate frame and gate packages to any bay count and width you need.
Steel structural frames designed to accept decorative wood, composite, or masonry infill panels. The steel frame carries the structural load — posts, hinges, and gates are all steel. The infill panels provide the visual match to the property aesthetic. Common in HOAs, upscale retail centers, and mixed-use developments where the dumpster enclosure needs to look like it belongs.
Any enclosure configuration above, plus 2–3 steel pipe bollards set along the interior rear wall. The bollards stop the dumpster before it reaches the rear frame when the service truck pushes during pickup. The single most effective way to extend enclosure frame life in high-use commercial applications. We fabricate the enclosure and bollards as a combined order — one delivery, one invoice.
Open-rear or pass-through enclosure configurations for high-volume facilities where the service truck pulls forward rather than backing in. Eliminates the worst-case impact scenario — the truck driving into the rear frame — at the cost of full enclosure security. Best for high-frequency service locations with dedicated truck lanes and limited security concerns.
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| Enclosure Type | Price Range | Lead Time | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Dumpster — Prime Paint | $2,000–$3,500 | 2 weeks | Frame, 2 gates, hinges, drop rod, hasp, prime paint |
| Single Dumpster — Powder Coat | $2,500–$4,200 | 2–3 weeks | Frame, 2 gates, full hardware, powder coat any RAL |
| Double Dumpster — 2 Bay | $3,500–$6,000 | 2–3 weeks | 2-bay frame, 4 gates, all hardware, finish |
| 3-Bay Multi-Stream Enclosure | $5,000–$9,000 | 3–4 weeks | 3-bay frame, 6 gates, all hardware, powder coat |
| Rear Bollard Addition | +$300–$600 | Same | 2–3 interior rear bollards w/ base plates |
| Hot-Dip Galvanized | +$400–$800 | Add 5–7 days | Full ASTM A123 galvanized for coastal/outdoor |
| Volume — 3+ Enclosures | Volume pricing | Negotiated | Priority scheduling, coordinated delivery |
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Single dumpster steel enclosures with prime paint start around $2,000–$3,500. Powder coat finish runs $2,500–$4,200. Double enclosures run $3,500–$6,000. 3-bay multi-stream enclosures $5,000–$9,000. Volume pricing on 3+ enclosures per order.
The driver rolls the dumpster forward during pickup and sometimes misjudges the depth of the enclosure, or the truck bumper contacts the rear frame during approach. The fix is interior rear bollards — pipe bollards set 18–24 inches in from the rear frame stop the dumpster before it hits the wall. Add them to any enclosure order for $300–$600.
Standard enclosure frames are fabricated from 2x2 or 2x4 inch ASTM A500 Grade B square tube with a wall thickness of 3/16 inch or 1/4 inch depending on gate span and gate weight. Hinges are 3-inch heavy-duty weld-on hinges rated for the gate weight. All hardware is welded — nothing screwed or bolted that can work loose under service impact.
Any RAL color available. Most commercial projects specify RAL 9005 Jet Black, RAL 6005 Moss Green to match landscaping, RAL 7016 Anthracite Gray, or a custom color to match the building facade. Provide the RAL number from your project spec and we'll match it exactly. Add 3–5 days for powder coat curing beyond fabrication lead time.
Post base plates welded to the frame bottom anchor to concrete with 1/2-inch anchor bolts — typically 4 bolts per post into a minimum 6-inch slab. We pre-drill the base plates to your anchor bolt pattern, or we use a standard 4-bolt square pattern if no pattern is specified. The concrete installation is the GC's scope — we deliver the steel.
Yes. Enclosure frames and gate packages ship by flatbed or LTL freight nationwide. Gulf Coast delivery — Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia — is our fastest and lowest-cost freight option. Multi-enclosure orders on one project coordinate for a single delivery drop.
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