Construction Debris Removal: A Cost-Effective Solution

One of the most aggravating tasks for building contractors is taking care of construction debris disposal. It's labor intensive, time consuming, costly and eats into production time.

In addition to having to take workers off the job of building us to do clean up and hauling of construction debris and trash, but there are fuel costs,  added mileage on the vehicles (with more wear and tear), and disposal fees of various kinds.

A reality of construction is debris, a fact that has plagued construction since ancient humans first started building structures. Construction debris removal also involves hauling it off site and finding somewhere suitable to dispose of it.

And, although a small residential job might allow for the clean up and disposal task to be put off to the end of the project, for larger projects that last weeks or months, site clean up and debris disposal can be a regular task that must be done every week, or even throughout the week. 

Another problem that makes the construction debris disposal an undesirable task for contractors is a lack of planning.

On site trash and debris clean up and removal is something that has to be done, but no one really wants to do it. So the typical approach to the chore is often a haphazard one, and it's often simply put off until it has to be taken care of. And this can be dangerous, too, since debris, waste and trash littering a construction site is also a safety hazard.

However, by taking a few simple, proactive steps you can streamline and improve your entire construction debris disposal process.

3 Tips To Optimize Your Debris Disposal

One of the best ways to minimize the mess of construction debris on-site and to make clean up and disposal more efficient is to have an organized process for it.

Here are three easy and strategic tips for optimizing your construction debris disposal process:

• Have Designated Debris Containers

Too often contractors and their subs overlook the efficiency of dumpsters or bins for holding material debris and waste. In addition to the safety factor of keeping cut-offs and other debris littering a site, designated containers can allow you to separate recyclable materials from hazardous materials, and so on.

• Schedule Weekly Clean Ups With Designated Workers

Creating an actual plan with a schedule as part of the construction process is an efficient approach for disposing of site debris. Having the same members of your crew tasked with regular clean up at set times helps to ensure consistent and quicker clean up, as well. The plan and schedule should include your sub-contractors at every phase of the project.

• Use a Professional Firm for Hauling and Disposal of Debris

One of the best ways to minimize your own costs in terms of wages, fuel, fees and time lost in production is to outsource the actual loading, hauling and disposal of your construction waste. While it might seem to be somewhat counterintuitive to pay someone else to haul your trash, you can actually be spending far less by outsourcing this work.

Another great tactic is to implement planned "deconstruction" of existing structures that must be demolished or partially dismantled prior to new construction work being done. This results in less debris to be disposed of, but also allows for substantial amounts of usable building materials to be recycled, repurposed and reused.

To help make that process easier, we've put together this handy checklist and guide:

A Cost-Effective Solution for Construction Debris Removal

As we noted earlier, disposing of your construction site debris is not a task you are required to do yourself. In fact, all things considered, that may not be the lease expensive or cost-effective option. There are many factors involved with what may seem to be a simple task, and a DIY approach can end up costing you more than having someone else do it for you.

Although you could easily hire a local guy with a truck for some cash and then hope the job gets done - and done right - but the problem with that approach is that you open yourself up to some potential liabilities.

When you're dealing with construction debris and waste materials, is can't all be hauled off to the nearest landfill every time. 

Any materials that government agencies have determined as hazardous pose potential liability and legal penalty concerns if they're not properly disposed of. Even materials that you might not think could be considered hazardous becomes so when placed in a landfill.

In addition, not everything even needs to be disposed of when so much ,material can be recycled and re-purposed. The good news, however, is that with a professional and local debris hauling firm these concerns can be eliminated.

Hire the Pros for Your Construction Debris Removal

Once you have made the decision to outsource this task, you need to determine which firm is the right one for the job. 

Junk King provides an efficient, safe and eco-friendly construction waste disposal service so you don’t need to worry about the pick up or disposal of the debris after your project is complete. Whether you need our services several times during a construction project or just once after it is complete, our hauling professionals will ensure that the construction debris is out of your way so that you can get on with the job.

Our team specializes in construction trash removal. We can be at your facility in mere minutes, so call us today! Our crew is fully insured and well-trained, so you can trust them to get rid of your unwanted items in a professional and courteous fashion.

One of the best things about hiring Junk King is that we recycle much of the material we pick-up. This is proof of our commitment to being an eco-friendly removal service. If you have questions about what we do or what we believe, give us a call at 1-888-888-JUNK (5865).