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  "url": "https://havedumptruckwilltravel.com/blog/how-to-responsibly-dispose-of-construction-debris-material",
  "path": "/blog/how-to-responsibly-dispose-of-construction-debris-material",
  "title": "How to Responsibly Dispose of Construction Debris Material - Have Dumptruck, Will Travel",
  "description": "How to responsibly dispose of construction debris like concrete, wood, drywall and dirt: sorting, recycling and hiring a Bay Area hauler.",
  "heading": "How to Responsibly Dispose of Construction Debris Material",
  "content": "How to Responsibly Dispose of Construction Debris Material\n\nView Larger Image\n\nConstruction and demolition of commercial and\nresidential structures, roads, bridges, and other public works\nstructures can produce a significant amount of construction debris. The debris can occur from a remodel or complete take-down of an existing structure.\n\nCommon Types of Construction Debris Material\n\nWhile construction debris can vary considerably, it typically contains heavy and bulk materials such as the following:\n\nAsphalt\nBricks\nConcrete\nDrywall\nDuctwork\nFixtures\nGlass\nGravel\nInsulation\nMetals\nPlastics\nRoofing materials\nSalvaged building components\nTrees, stumps, rock, stone, and uncovered earth\nWindows and glass\nWiring\nWood\n\nUnfortunately, some residential and commercial property owners simply\nthrow away construction materials without thinking about where it ends\nup. This type of debris can quickly clog landfills to the point where\nthey run out of room. The good news is that several environmentally\nfriendly options exist as well.\n\nRisks Involved with Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Construction Debris Removal\n\nAlthough clean-up is necessary on any type of construction site, it’s often not cost-effective for the demolition crew to do it themselves. That is because the time spent removing waste doesn’t produce any income for the contractors. The work can also be heavy and dangerous.\n\nBroken slabs can weigh several hundred pounds while any materials containing lead paint or fiberglass can cause illness when inhaling the particles. It’s also important to consider the wear on the contractor’s vehicle, cost of fuel, and other expenses associated with dumping the construction debris.\n\nHow to Minimize Construction Waste\n\nResidential, commercial, and government contractors can all reduce the amount of waste\nthey produce during construction and demolition by taking a proactive\napproach to planning. The National Association of Home Builders\nrecommends writing the following four objectives into a waste management\nplan for construction and demolition:\n\nUse fewer materials during the design phase. It’s easy to accomplish\nthis by sizing the designs right to reduce the number of unnecessary\ncuts.\nWork with a designer from the beginning of the project to get\nassistance with ordering standard sized materials to keep both cost and\nwaste as minimal as possible.\nSelect the most durable materials available to reduce the number of repairs the structure may need through the years.\nRecycle materials such as plywood, paper, metal, and cardboard whenever possible.\nCheck with suppliers to see if they accept unused material for return at the end of the project.\n\nConsider Working with a Waste Removal Contractor\n\nWhether it’s a homeowner completing a DIY project, a commercial\ncontractor, or a residential contractor, it often makes the most sense\nto hire a waste removal contractor\nfor post-construction clean-up. The waste removal contractor should\ncome to the home or job site to provide a free estimate after personally\nassessing the amount of debris it must haul. The person or company\nhiring the waste removal contractor should also find out if it charges\nby weight or volume of waste.\n\nChoosing to hire out construction debris removal is the best option to protect the environment. Waste removal contractors typically have numerous contacts with recycling centers, charities, and salvage yards and will attempt to bring materials there first. Homeowners and commercial contractors usually don’t have the same contacts, which is which is why so much construction debris ends up in landfills in the first place.\n\nBy kayvan|September 17th, 2019|Homeowner Tips|Comments Off on How to Responsibly Dispose of Construction Debris Material\n\nShare This Story, Choose Your Platform!\n\nFacebookXRedditLinkedInTumblrPinterestVkEmail\n\nRecent Posts\n\nSpring into Action with Have Dumptruck Will Travel!\n\nYour Go-To Solution for Dirt and Concrete Removal!\n\nUnwanted: How to Remove a Hot Tub or Jacuzzi\n\nDIY Tips for Backyard Drainage Solutions\n\nHow to Excavate & Construct an In-Ground Trampoline\n\nArchives\n\nMarch 2024\n\nDecember 2023\n\nSeptember 2022\n\nNovember 2021\n\nOctober 2021\n\nMarch 2021\n\nNovember 2020\n\nSeptember 2020\n\nAugust 2020\n\nJune 2020\n\nJanuary 2020\n\nSeptember 2019\n\nSeptember 2018\n\nCategories\n\nconcreate removal\n\ndirt removal\n\nHomeowner Tips\n\nUncategorized",
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