Friday, October 22, 2010

How to Pick a Waste Removal Services Company



 A good waste removal service is a must for any construction or demolition job, or if you simply want to clean your home thoroughly without having to worry about trash removal.

There's nothing more frustrating than planning a job for Friday and having the dumpster show up on Monday. The process of picking a reliable waste removal service company should provide the basic services listed below.

Services the company you choose should provide the following:
Fast delivery and on-time pick-up of open-top, roll-off containers with walk-in gates for easy access.  They should give you the option of choosing the container size:


1.10 yard container
2.15 yard container
3.15 yard container
4.20 yard container
5.30 yard container
  • home clean up
  • yard debris
  • construction clean up
  • dirt removal
  • concrete removal
  • yearly garage and attic clean ups
There's no perfect way to choose dumpster sizes, a 15 yard dumpster can hold 15 cubic yards of waste and is good for small renovation projects where removing hardwood flooring , carpet and or kitchen cabinets and you have little space requirements as in a congested neighborhood.  A 10 yard dumpster may be appropriate for a small basement or garage cleanout; removing a 250 sq. ft. deck; removing 1500 sq. ft. of single layer roof shingles; yard debris cleanup, or a small kitchen & bath remodeling job; large amount of trash, paper, or cardboard.  A 20 yard dumpster holds 20 cubic yards of waste and may be the right size for a large basement, attic, or garage cleanup; flooring and carpet removal for a large house; 300 to 400 square feet of deck removal; or 2500 to 3000 sq. ft. of single layer roof shingle removal; major home addition; construction of a new home demolition of a garage; house window or siding replacement for a small to medium size home.

There are some waste companies that will provide as a service to you a skid steer or small front end loader tractor to load your debris. This is of course for a fee.


What items can be placed in the dumpster?
It is best to use the dumpster for similar items.  Keep it simple.  If you order a dumpster for construction site waste, make sure it is loaded only with construction debris.  If a dumpster is needed for brush removal, load it only with brush.  Some landfills will only take certain kinds of waste.  You should always call with questions concerning what types of waste can be discarded in a particular container.What kind of items cannot be placed in the dumpster?
A dumpster can be loaded with almost anything if it is loaded with similar (comparable) waste.  These are some of the things they will not accept without advance approval i.e.: hazardous and corrosive materials, tires, metal barrels, asbestos, large pieces of concrete, most liquids, and dead animals.What size dumpster will I need for my job?
A quality waste disposal company will recommend what size container you will need if you call them and supply them with the square footage of your job, and a list of all items that you will be disposing of and if any materials can be recycled . There is no perfect way to choose a dumpster sizes, but a 10 yard dumpster may be appropriate for a small basement or garage cleanout; removing a 250 sq. ft. deck; removing 1500 sq. ft. of single layer roof shingles; yard debris cleanup, or a small kitchen & bath remodeling job.  Most construction jobs will require a 20 yard roll-off container due to the bulkiness of most building materials for a major home addition; construction of a new home; demolition of a garage; or entire house window or siding replacement.
How long can we keep the dumpster?
Most waste disposal companies try to help a customer determine how long a dumpster will be needed so that an accurate quote can be given.  However, in most cases you can keep the dumpster as long as needed with a prior rental agreement. 

I hope this information has helped you in picking the right waste removal services company for your next construction project.


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