Home Remodeling 101: Waste Management
When you're planning a home remodel, it's important that you're prepared to deal with the waste material produced from the demolition and construction. Your home renovation contractor will often recommend that you rent a construction dumpster for this purpose. Construction dumpsters are designed specifically for this type of waste, and they can be rented for almost any project or period of time. Here are a few things you should know before you call to schedule the dumpster rental.
Know What You Need
Construction dumpsters come in a variety of sizes. This is ideal because it means that you can choose the size that's best for your project instead of ending up with a dumpster that's too large or too small for your needs.
Talk with your remodeling contractor about the total scope of the project and how much waste it is likely to generate. That way, you can formulate an adequate estimate of the dumpster size that you will need. Your remodeling contractor may even be able to recommend the right dumpster size based on their experience.
Choose The Right Location
The next thing you need to consider before you schedule the dumpster delivery is where you will have it placed. The dumpster rental company will need to have an available location before they deliver so that the driver can unload the dumpster in the location where it will stay.
You need to choose a location that is easily accessible for the flatbed truck that will deliver the dumpster. Not only will you need plenty of room for the truck to maneuver, but you also need an area that's stable due to the weight of the truck and the dumpster.
Along with the stability of the area, you need a location that is as flat as possible. If the dumpster isn't sitting flat, it can be a safety hazard. Talk with the dumpster rental company about how flat an area you need so that you can be sure that you pick somewhere that the dumpster will easily fit.
Understand Your Restrictions
Even with construction dumpsters, there will be some restrictions related to what you can and cannot dispose of. For example, you may not be able to dispose of anything that contains lead paint or asbestos in your construction dumpster. You may also not be able to dispose of certain chemicals or products.
Ask the dumpster rental company about the disposal restrictions so that you can be sure that your dumpster contents are appropriate. If necessary, post notices on the dumpster so that the work crews know what can and cannot go in it.
These are some of the things you need to think about when you rent a construction dumpster. Talk with a local rental company today for more information.
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