If you’re undertaking a home renovation project, you’ll likely accumulate excess debris around the construction site. From wood to concrete and bricks to vinyl, this material can create unsafe walking conditions for your family. To mitigate accidents and to ensure your lawn is free of bulky waste, it’s best to rent a roll-off dumpster for easy recycling. Below are a few do’s and don’ts to help get you started.

Do:

Recycle all debris from your home remodeling project.

Whether you’re building a deck or replacing your kitchen cabinets, you don’t have to throw out any materials. Pieces of hardwood flooring, metal beams, and plastic tubes can all be sent to a recycling center for future use. You can even recycle heavy-duty materials such as concrete and brick, as well as natural materials like lawn waste.

Flatten out what you can.

After unpacking new materials, you’ll likely have several cardboard boxes to dispose of. Cut the panels as necessary and step on them to flatten them out. This way, they’ll take up less space in your dumpster, making room for other waste. 

Don't:

Recycle harmful products.

Some materials can’t be thrown in with the rest of your recycling materials, as they could contain harmful chemicals. For example, batteries, aluminum cans, and electronics shouldn’t be included with your home remodeling waste. Spray paint cans and other aerosol containers can explode or catch on fire due to the compressed air inside them, so these should also be left out.

Waste time sorting.

If you’re working with a recycling company that takes care of the sorting, you don’t have waste time sorting through your garbage. You can simply lump your wood, asphalt, concrete, tree stumps, metal, and mattresses all in the same dumpster for an easy pickup, and let the professionals put everything in its right place.

 

 

If you have construction material, lawn waste, or household materials to get rid of, don’t send them into a landfill. Instead, contact Sterling Superior Services to recycle them. This company has been serving residential and commercial customers throughout New London County, CT, for over 18 years. Whether you want to drop off your waste or rent a dumpster for pickup, call them at (860) 642-7351 to get started. Visit their website for more information on their recycling services.