Construction sites have their fair share of waste build-up, but what happens to it when the project is over? Without a waste management plan, construction projects can have an excessive amount of trash and no way to get rid of it. Check out the guide below to learn more about how waste management on a construction site can reduce trash and save money.

What is Construction Waste?

Construction waste is most commonly found on large scale building projects. These waste materials can be remnant pieces of wood, window glass, or concrete as well as throwaways like metals, paint, cardboard, and debris. Construction waste is more substantial and bulkier than commercial waste and can often occupy large amounts of space. With a waste management plan, the construction waste can be recycled or reused for other building projects, or disposed of by a professional waste removal company.

Benefits of Construction Site Waste Management

A waste management plan maps out the volume and types of waste that will be produced on a construction site and determine how it will be reused, recycled, or disposed of. This plan can be updated during the project and has many benefits to the overall building process.

Eco-Friendly

Not only will you know where all of your construction waste is headed, you’ll also be able to think about recycling and reusing certain materials. This could save you money on future projects as well as allow for a more environmentally sound disposal process.

Efficient

With a waste management plan in place, everyone working on the job will know how to discard of particular items. Whether you’re recycling leftover metal poles to be used on an upcoming project or need to dispose of insulation debris separately, planning this ahead of time will make the process more efficient.

Less Stressful

When it comes to construction projects, unforeseen issues, or costs only add to the stress of completing a job. Having the waste management portion of your building endeavor taken care of before starting will simplify the process as a whole and leave less room for wasted time and money.

 

If you’re in need of waste management assistance on an upcoming construction project, reach out to the trusted junk removal experts at Industrial Services Inc. With more than 100 years of experience, they offer trash pickup and dumpster rental to residential and commercial clients in the Lincoln, NE, area. Call (402) 467-3581 to find out how they can assist with your waste removal needs or visit them online for more information.