When renovating your home, you need to dispose of construction debris properly, so you’ll likely require dumpster rentals. However, items like drywall, wood, and insulation have different disposal requirements. Here are some best practices to follow when discarding materials from home renovations. 

How to Dispose of Construction Debris Properly

1. Choose the Correct Type of Dumpster

Estimate how much debris the construction site will produce to choose the right dumpster for your waste needs. Opting for a smaller, cheaper dumpster rental may require a last-minute larger upgrade later. Or if you overfill a dumpster to compensate, you may be charged overage fees.

Generally, experts recommend smaller dumpsters, such as a 10-yard bin, for heavy debris and larger units ranging from 20 to 40 yards for lighter debris. 

2. Identify Reusable & Recyclable Items 

If you reuse or recycle materials, you can cut back on waste and associated fees. Workers should understand which items can be reused or donated to reduce waste, such as usable appliances and plumbing fixtures. Likewise, you should designate recycling bins for materials like metal, brick, roofing, concrete, and drywall.

3. Separate Construction Debris From General Waste

Avoid mixing construction debris with waste from your property, such as kitchen trash or yard debris. There are laws in place designating which materials you can place in dumpster rentals for environmental reasons; for example, there’s a risk of water supply contamination from liquid or mercury-based items like chemicals, wet paint, and oil.

Throwing everything into a dumpster can lead to extra trash service fees or other problems due to local and state laws. Consider renting multiple dumpsters if necessary.

4. Schedule Pickups Early 

Schedule dumpster rental pickups and swaps from your trash service ahead of time to ensure the process runs smoothly. Sometimes, it can take days to collect and swap out a dumpster for a new one, leading to costly delays. 

 

For reliable dumpsters for your renovation, turn to Fly By Nite Disposal in Princeton, WV. The family-owned garbage collection company has provided convenient dumpster rental services since 1977. For a free quote, call them at (304) 487-1655, or visit their website for more details on their dumpster options.