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3043 SIDE LOAD LID

3043 SIDE LOAD LID
Part # : L.SL.3043.B
Weight: 7 LB
Multiples of 20 (100)
30W x 43L SIDE LOAD LID. Color is Black.

3027 SIDE LOAD LID

3027 SIDE LOAD LID
Part # : L.SL.3027.B
Weight: 4.7 LB
Multiples of 30 (100)
30W x 27L SIDE LOAD LID. Color is Black.

3031 SIDE LOAD LID

3031 SIDE LOAD LID
Part # : L.SL.3031.B
Weight: 5 LB
Multiples of 30 (100)
30W x 31L SIDE LOAD LID. Color is Black.

3042 SIDE LOAD LID

3042 SIDE LOAD LID
Part # : L.SL.3042.B
Weight: 6.75 LB
Multiples of 30 (120)
30W x 42L SIDE LOAD LID. Color is Black.
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3658 FRONT LOAD "S" LID
Part # : L.S.58.B
Multiples of 10 (100)
3641 FRONT LOAD "S" LID
Part # : L.S.41.B
Multiples of 10 (100)
3648 FRONT LOAD "S" LID
Part # : L.S.48.B
Multiples of 10 (100)
3630 FRONT LOAD "S" LID
Part # : L.S.30.B
Multiples of 10 (100)
3647 FRONT LOAD "S" LID
Part # : L.S.47.B
Multiples of 10 (100)

Side Load Dumpster Lids

Side load dumpster lids for containers that load through a top-side opening rather than via fork-tube front-load geometry. Common on animal-control containers, vault waste, sludge boxes, and specialty applications.

What this page covers

Side-load containers are a narrower segment of the commercial waste world but a real one. The lid geometry is different from standard front-load or rear-load — wider, flatter profile, with a hinge orientation designed for the loading direction rather than the pickup direction.

PRT stocks side-load lids in the most common specialty sizes (animal-control bins, small vault containers) and fabricates custom dimensions to order.

How to choose

Identify the container application (animal control, vault, sludge, specialty) and provide the lid opening dimensions. Side-load lids are often custom-fit; we'll quote based on your container.

Most side-load applications run on smaller containers (1–3 yard). If you have a larger side-load container, send a photo with measurements.

Common side load lid applications

  • Animal control binsLidded containers for municipal and veterinary use.
  • Vault waste containersSmall vaults for hazardous-waste collection.
  • Sludge boxesSpecialty containers for sludge or semi-liquid waste.
  • Top-side loading recyclingSmall commercial recycling with side-top access.
  • Custom side-load lidsMade-to-order for specialty applications.

Frequently asked questions

What's a 'side load' dumpster?

A container that's loaded through a top-side opening (rather than fork-tubes on the front or a rear-loading tipper). Common in specialty applications: animal control, vault waste, sludge boxes.

How is a side load lid different from a standard dumpster lid?

The lid geometry is flatter and wider, the hinge is oriented along the loading edge (not the pickup edge), and the latch design is usually different — often a slam-latch or pad-latch rather than the standard front-load hinge alone.

Are side load lids available off the shelf?

Standard small-container sizes are stocked. Larger or non-standard side load applications are custom fabrication — typically 7–14 business day lead time.

Can side load lids be retrofitted to a standard dumpster?

Generally no — the container itself needs the side-loading geometry. Side load lids are not interchangeable with standard front-load or rear-load lids.