Undertaking a home improvement project is exciting. Whether you’re redoing the kitchen, remodeling the bathrooms, adding an extra room, or renovating the entire house and yard, one thing is certain. You are going to end up with a lot of construction debris. And this construction debris has to be removed by someone.
Construction waste is an inevitable part of any home makeover, so it is important from the beginning of the project to figure out how you intend to get this debris hauled away.
There are a few options for you to consider when you undertake a home improvement project. Obviously, the bigger the project, the more the debris that needs to be hauled away. If you are a first time renovator, you may be overwhelmed at the amount of junk that is generated. Materials such as piles of concrete, broken glass, old wooden windows, and trusses, drywalling, and bricks and tiles are just some of construction debris that you will be expected to haul away. These cannot build up on your construction site as they are a hazard to the construction workers and can cause injuries.
A demolition job can be eco-friendly and is sometimes referred to as “deconstruction”. By reducing the amount of junk and debris generated at the site means that there will be less to dispose of.
So by planning ahead you can practice “deconstruction” as opposed to demolition. Although this take a bit longer, you will be able to carefully remove those materials and fixtures from your property so that they can be recycled and reused. These materials include light fixtures, countertops, cabinetry, solid wooden beams, in fact any items that are still in good condition. These can be donated to charity or sold. There is a big market for original features and fixtures that are taken out of older homes carefully so that they are not damaged. There is the potential to generate additional revenue from the reuse of these building materials. Deconstruction, therefore, keeps these materials out of our landfills and allows them to be reused or repurposed.
Another interesting fact is that between 80 to 95 percent of all demolition and construction waste can be recycled or reused.
Concrete is an example of how using the correct recycling techniques can benefit the environment. Concrete was once just trucked to the landfill and disposed of this way. But there are a range of environmental and economic benefits to be found in the recycling of concrete. Concrete can be used without too much processing and some of these uses include:
After the removal of contaminants and after it has been crushed to certain aggregate sizes, it can be used for:
Other building materials that can be recycled from your renovation are:
It is challenging work removing construction waste. So if you do not have the resources to do it yourself, please give Little Green Junk a call. We are a professional waste removal company who are able to remove the demolition junk from your site.
Our team specializes in hauling away waste from householders and businesses. Once you have decided on what you need to get rid of, we are a call away. If you need a same day waste removal service, we can help you with that too.
At Little Green Junk Company York, PA we take great pride in putting our customers’ needs first and we treat them in a courteous and respectful way. We are a waste removal company that you can rely on.
We will arrive at a pre-arranged time, pick up your waste, and we even clean up the area where we take the rubbish from. You can trust us with any waste you need removing from your home.
Please call us today on 717 467 0070 when you need a quote for your trash removal.
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