There is a lot to pay attention to on a construction site. Whether you’re a seasoned contractor or a home DIYer, ensuring you’re properly handling your construction waste disposal is vital.
Here are five dos and don’ts to keep in mind:
- Do have a plan. While construction waste disposal might not be at the top of your priority list when you’re planning a project, include it before getting started. Know the size and scope of the project to accurately estimate the needed size of your disposal equipment as well as the duration of your rental requirement. Also, evaluate what materials you will be getting rid of to ensure you have the right plan in place to dispose of them properly.
- Don’t forget to sort. You can’t just toss anything and everything into a dumpster on the job. Be sure you know the regulations in your area to dispose of any recyclables or hazardous materials properly. Beyond that, it’s helpful to separate materials like wood, plastics, metals, and concrete so you can preserve what you can and appropriately dispose of the rest.
- Do reuse and donate what you can. It always pays to evaluate your materials before throwing them out. What can be repurposed? What can be utilized on other projects? Can any objects be saved as replacements down the road? Be smart with your materials and only throw out what can’t be salvaged.
- Don’t overfill your dumpster. It can be tempting, but overfilling a dumpster can lead to big problems. Overloading can cause safety hazards and will likely incur fines from the dumpster rental provider as they must ensure the safety and proper use of their equipment.
- Do follow the rules. It might be junk, but debris must be handled properly to avoid environmental issues or disposal equipment misuse. Avoid frustrating setbacks by abiding by local regulations and dumpster rental rules from the start.
Don’t begin your construction project before considering your construction waste disposal needs. Do have your dumpster rentals arranged from the start so you can finish your project efficiently!