The home renovation process comes with its fair share of challenges. From demolition to reconstruction, a project of this scale can be a rollercoaster. As a home builder, this is always a challenge.
One issue that can be an ever-present headache from start to finish is the waste created by a home renovation project. You may not immediately realize the sheer amount of waste your project will produce, especially if you've enlisted the support of a professional home builder. Old appliances, bricks, old furniture, tiles, wood, broken glasses, copper, PVC pipes, and more – you’ll need to figure out how to address this mound of waste. Here are some of the best ways to get rid of home renovation waste.
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure! Don’t toss out those old tiles or appliances right away. A lot of the waste you produce from a renovation can be repurposed and reused by someone else. Even if your items seem outdated, you never know who might be looking for that exact missing piece to their interior design puzzle. You can pass along items in good condition to people in your neighborhood or special facilities that take renovation waste such as Habitat for Humanity ReStore. This is an eco-friendly, responsible way to get rid of waste.
Perhaps you may actually still have a use for your own renovation waste. There are plenty of options for restoring or upcycling odds and ends from a home improvement project. For instance, maybe you can cover a patio table in old smashed tile for an eclectic mosaic effect. Or maybe you have a collection of tarnished brass door handles that can be restored to their former glory. Be creative! Don’t write off waste before you truly evaluate its potential.
There is a lot of waste produced by the renovation process that you simply can’t salvage. While in the demolition process, it can be helpful to have a dumpster on-site to keep the construction zone clean. It will really slow down the entire process if you have heaps of waste in your work area. Having a place to discard all of the old drywall, flooring scraps, and sawdust among other waste will make the entire renovation process much easier. You can typically rent out a roll-off dumpster for 7 – 14 days. The provider will drop it off and pick it up. Get in touch with your local sanitation company for specifics on pricing.
If you’re tackling a smaller renovation you might not necessarily need an entire roll-off dumpster to handle your waste. You could potentially fill the bed of a truck up with the waste and haul it off to the landfill. This is a fairly quick and simple solution. Do keep in mind that a lot of landfills will charge a fee for disposal. Some items may cost more than others depending on local regulations.
Call on a garbage collection service to assist in hauling off bigger items you need to dispose of. You can schedule a pickup time and location and they will promptly get rid of your renovation waste. They will likely ask you to describe the type of item and what size it is. Fees will likely be based on the size and weight of the waste but this service is typically fairly inexpensive.
When you team up with a professional home remodeling company to handle your renovation, you won’t need to worry about disposing of the waste created. Your contractors will handle this part of the process. Of course, if you do wish to salvage any of the waste, simply ask ahead of time.
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