Getting rid of your daily trash is as simple as tossing it in the bin and waiting for the garbage company to take it far away. However, when you undergo a heavy construction project, it creates a lot of waste, which can seem impossible to clean. If you have thought or are thinking about undergoing a renovation or other kind of project, check out these four tips to remove construction debris.
1. Hire a Cleaner
After a big construction project, the easiest way to clean up the mess is to hire professional cleaners to pack up and haul the garbage to the dump for you. Of course, this isn't the cheapest solution and may cost anywhere between $0.10 and $0.50
per square foot, depending on whether the property is commercial or residential.
Luckily, the cost includes a lot of services, such as removing trash; cleaning the walls, ceilings, and floors; washing windows and doors; sweeping; and much more. Some cleanup crews may charge extra for jobs like waxing and buffing wood floors or cleaning out the HVAC system.
2. Rent a Dumpster
There's nothing wrong with cleaning up the debris on your own. However, you probably have a lot of debris - far too much to put in your normal trash can. For this reason, you'll need to rent a construction waste dumpster. These can be rented and parked right on your property, making it incredibly easy to toss your construction trash. On average, you'll spend $150 to $800
on dumpster rental, depending on the size.
3. Toss E-Waste and Appliances Properly
Certain items aren't supposed to go in construction dumpsters or any dumpster for that matter. If you do put these items in the dumpster, you may incur additional fees. E-waste, in particular, should not be sent to the dump because it can leak dangerous chemicals that can get into groundwater. E-waste includes computers, phones, batteries, TVs, etc.
Similarly, if you have appliances, tossing them into the dumpster may lead to additional fees. In addition, the metal in the appliances is literal money you can scrap. Many dumpster rental companies even provide assistance in safely getting rid of metal and E-waste. Some even pay for these items.
4. Donate the Materials
If you're careful during the construction process, you may have a lot of items that can be reused, such as countertops, cabinets, and much more. You can donate these items to places like ReStore, run by Habitat for Humanity. The store resells these construction materials at reduced prices for people who can't afford new products.
If you have some particularly expensive pieces of material, such as a granite countertops, you may choose to sell it instead. In other cases, homeowners will just use these materials in other parts of the house. For example, you could get a new kitchen countertop and use the old one to refurbish the bathroom counters.
Renting a dumpster is one of the easiest ways to get rid of your construction waste, and it's usually more affordable than a professional cleanup. Be mindful of what you toss, however, so you don't get penalized for adding hazardous materials to the dumpster. If you would like to know more about dumpster rental, or if you need to request a quote, contact us
at ESP Dumpsters today.
