[This article was originally published in April 2022 and has been expanded and revised.]
We're not referring to relationships here. Sometimes your old backyard fence simply has to go. And that means you will be dealing with old fencing removal.
Depending on how long your fence is and what it's made of, this can add up to some big piles of old fence material, bits and pieces, and other debris. So, what do you do with it all?
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, concrete debris, backyard, wood debris removal, old fencing removal, masonry debris removal
[This article was originally published in July 2016. It has since been updated and revised.]
Contractors know that concrete debris removal is never an easy task. But finding an alternative solution can be. A jackhammer can break up old concrete, but what do you do with the debris?
In fact, one of the most difficult construction waste disposal projects is getting rid of concrete rubble and debris. But there is a better solution.
Topics: outsourcing construction waste hauling, construction debris removal, construction recycling, construction waste removal, concrete debris, concrete removal, waste concrete recycling
[This article was originally published in March 2020 and has been revised and expanded.]
If you're engaged in a major construction project with demolition, odds are you'll end up with concrete, masonry and asphalt debris. So, what do you do with it?
Whether you are doing demolition, remodeling, or construction, there is always the time sensitive and costly process of getting rid of leftover debris. Concrete disposal, in particular, can be challenging.
Topics: Construction Waste Disposal, construction debris removal, C&D waste, construction waste removal, concrete debris, concrete removal, construction waste, demolition, waste concrete recycling
[This article was first published here in July 2015 and has been updated and revised.]
Concrete disposal is difficult work and can even be dangerous because it is heavy and unwieldy. And even transporting concrete debris can be a challenge.
Disposal of concrete debris requires careful planning for proper removal and hauling, but it also provides great opportunities for recycling and reuse.
Topics: Construction Waste Disposal, Recycling, Landfills, Business Junk Removal, Hazardous Waste, concrete debris, concrete removal, waste concrete recycling
[This article was first published here in August 2021 and has been revised and updated.]
Any construction involving remodeling, renovation, or demolition often results in concrete rubble that can be a large part of construction waste disposal.
Unfortunately, this incredibly versatile and useful material often just ends up in a landfill, which is a two-fold loss for contractors and the industry.
Topics: construction debris removal, construction waste removal, concrete debris, concrete removal, waste concrete recycling
There are all types of yard waste and debris that can be recycled instead of put in landfills. However, for homeowners, concrete isn't always on the list.
Contractors, on the other hand, are often accustomed to disposing of large amounts of waste concrete and often use commercial crushing and recycling facilities to dispose of it. But not always.
Topics: Yard Waste Removal, construction waste removal, concrete debris, concrete removal, yard waste disposal, waste concrete recycling
[This post originally appeared here in March 2015. It has been expanded upon, revised, and updated to reflect more recent information.]
Concrete disposal is difficult and even dangerous because it is heavy and unwieldy. Even transporting concrete debris can be a challenge.
And, while it is not normally classified as a hazardous material, the rules defining those types of materials can be confusing.
Topics: Construction Waste Disposal, Landfills, Hazardous Waste, concrete debris, concrete removal, waste concrete recycling
There is a looming global concrete crisis and it's due to a vanishing supply of sand. That's right, sand. But one solution is concrete recycling.
The world's supply of sand for use in concrete is disappearing at an alarming rate and alternatives such as recycling concrete are needed.
Topics: C&D waste, construction waste removal, concrete debris, concrete removal, waste concrete recycling
[This post was originally published in September 2016 and has been revised and updated to reflect the most current information.]
All your construction debris doesn't have to go to a landfill. There are options for reusing old building materials that can benefit you and the environment.
Topics: Landfills, construction debris removal, construction debris, construction recycling, C&D waste, concrete debris
Topics: construction debris removal, construction recycling, construction waste removal, concrete debris, residential contractor