6 Tips To Help You With Construction Waste Removal After Renovating

Tips To Help You With Construction Debris Removal After Renovating

Construction and renovation can be a messy business. The very nature of the work means there will be a lot of trash and debris left behind, but it doesn’t have to stay that way!

You must be mindful of your local ordinances and find the right disposal company for your construction waste removal or junk disposal. Thankfully, many companies offer affordable rates and will take care of practically anything from concrete and drywall to old furniture and appliances.

Here are six tips for construction waste disposal, like demolition debris, wood scrap, green waste etc.

⚒️ 1. Ask Questions Before you Rent a Skip Bin

Skip bin

The amount of waste left over after renovation projects often comes as a surprise to many people.

It is something that can be a little difficult to estimate, especially for those who don’t often work on construction or renovation projects.

If your project produced more waste than expected, consider renting a skip bin to remove the extra waste.

Most companies will deliver and pick it up for free, making this an easy way to eliminate all that debris without any hassle.

Make sure you know about the different sizes available, so you can get one big enough to hold everything, including hazardous materials if necessary!

Also, find out what happens if something goes over the weight limit, which can and does happen from time to time.

You don’t want to be responsible for paying any hidden fees after already paying for delivery and some!

A dumpster rental can be cheap if you know how to manage your waste.

⚒️ 2. Check Your Local Ordinances

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Before making any other plans, you will need to check your local ordinances to ensure you obey the law.

Some building materials fall under hazardous waste and require special disposal.

While other items might be considered construction debris, there is no limit on how much of that material you can get rid of or what it is made of.

Be mindful of any restrictions, and ensure you follow your local rules or ordinances.

Depending on what type of construction project you are working on and what type of construction materials you are using, several different types of permits might need to be obtained.

Permits should not cost very much and typically cover your legal responsibility as a property owner to take care of any debris or waste left behind from renovations.

Make sure you have completed all of the necessary inspections for your home before disposing of or recycling anything so that it doesn’t create more problems for you in the future.

⚒️ 3. Separate Materials into Piles

Recyclable bins

The first step will be deciding where all the different types of waste should go so that the company you are using knows how to best separate everything before they take it away.

Items like wood scrap, drywall, brick, concrete, metal piping, insulation, etc., should all have their own pile.

Specific dumpsters will come to take each of those things away.

While other items like furniture, appliances, and electronics should also go into their own pile.

Many companies will recycle these items, so you can feel good about not just throwing them away!

The purpose of construction waste management may vary depending on where you live and your business license.

For instance, some cities require that all the rubbish be separated into recyclable and non-recyclable bins for them to be picked up.

This means you should separate your waste, even if it is not recyclable or reusable.

⚒️ 4. Know What is Hazardous Waste

hazardous waste

Some construction waste materials are considered hazardous waste, which requires special disposal processes to ensure they don’t damage the environment or harm anyone who handles them after they have been disposed of.

These include things like asbestos insulation, paint products containing lead, batteries, fertilizers/pesticides, motor oil, car batteries, etc.

These products should be marked before being placed in separate dumpsters for hazardous waste disposal at your construction site.

Some projects might also produce biomedical waste, which needs to be handled with care and disposed of by a biomedical waste company.

If you are doing any sort of renovation where you might encounter hazardous chemicals like asbestos, lead paint, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, or other gases, make sure you know exactly what is in your home before disposing of it!

Many people don’t realize the dangers these items can pose to the environment and your health.

Asbestos can be especially dangerous if it is discovered during demolition, so make sure you find a disposal company that knows exactly how to handle this material safely.

For smaller quantities of hazardous materials, you might take them directly over to the city dump yourself.

However, it might be best to hire a contractor to do the job for larger quantities, like several drums of chemicals or other items like dead batteries or paint.

⚒️ 5. Follow the Proper Construction Waste Disposal Process

landfill

Before you go ahead and haul your waste to a landfill or use a dumpster rental company, you need to ensure that everything has been sorted and is ready for disposal.

You don’t want to hand unsorted construction debris over to anyone!

It is especially important always to double and triple-check before you give over any hazardous waste.

Some items may look similar but have very different disposal requirements, so mistakes here could be extremely costly for your business!

Different cities have different regulations on what can or cannot be disposed of in a landfill or other dump.

For instance, some materials are considered hazardous waste and are banned from certain landfills.

You need to do your research before you give over any construction material to someone else or go ahead with hauling it away from yourself!

Another thing you should look out for is if the dump requires any permit to dispose of different types of construction debris responsibly.

⚒️ 6. Work with Trustworthy Companies

Construction Waste Removal

There are many different construction waste disposal companies available nowadays but make sure you work with one you can trust!

They should be able to handle all of your construction debris disposal needs and answer any questions you may have.

You should feel comfortable with the company’s level of service, reliability, and care for the environment.

Great customer service and transparent pricing should be first on your list.

Make sure they will recycle whatever can be recycled and that there won’t be any environmental damage from the waste disposal.

If you are unsure, feel free to contact the city or county department of environmental management for more information and read online reviews about the companies you are about to be working with.

⚒️ Final Thoughts on Construction Waste Management

construction waste

We hope these tips will help you get started thinking about how you can manage your construction waste. 

Waste disposal is a serious matter that should be handled with care and consideration for the environment, but it doesn’t have to be too difficult!

With the right tools at your disposal, managing all of this material shouldn’t seem like an impossible task.

It takes time and patience, but if done correctly, it can make life easier for everyone involved, from project managers to employees who need to spend less time sorting through materials.

Want to learn more about your home? Check out our other home improvement articles!

Russell Jones

Russell, a native Australian and VP of Operations at Phyxter Home Services, is also part-owner of Vernon Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical Services. When he's not busy with work projects and renovations, Russell enjoys putting his vast knowledge of home improvement to good use by sharing his tips and tricks.

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