[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.
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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.
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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 first appeared in January 2017 and has been expanded and revised.]
Construction can be dangerous, especially during the winter months when inclement weather makes for hazardous work conditions. But managing construction debris can help.
The work of construction - especially heavy construction and road construction - is already dangerous as it is without having to navigate rubble, debris, and junk material on a job site.
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Topics:
junk hauling,
construction debris removal,
construction debris,
C&D waste,
construction waste removal,
safety
[This article was originally published in September 2018 and has been expanded and revised.]
Winter is coming but construction is still happening in many places. However, construction debris removal is challenging in cold weather. What can you do?
It's fall now, but winter is soon coming upon us. And, while the weather will be changing, in many locations the construction work continues.
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Topics:
outsourcing construction waste hauling,
construction debris removal,
construction recycling,
construction waste removal,
safety
[This post was originally published in January 2022. It have been revised and expanded.]
With the holiday season just around the corner, many renters and homeowners might find this to be a good time for simple home improvement projects.
While these types of projects can vary in size and cost, there are some small home improvement steps everyone can take to add value and style to their homes.
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Topics:
Residential Junk Removal,
home remodeling,
construction debris removal,
landscaping,
DIY projects,
home renovation,
home improvement,
hardscaping,
curb appeal
[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.
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Topics:
construction debris removal,
construction waste removal,
concrete debris,
concrete removal,
waste concrete recycling
[This article originally appeared here in November 2016. It has since been expanded and revised.]
As a new homeowner, or even if you’ve owned a house for many years, a home improvement project can always be exciting. What's not so fun is debris removal.
No matter whether you’re just redoing the backyard, adding another room, or remodeling the entire kitchen, you’re always going to end up with a lot of debris.
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Topics:
home remodeling,
construction debris removal,
construction waste removal,
home renovation,
home improvement,
household waste removal
[This article was previously published in November 2016. It has been updated and revised.]
With the real estate market still going strong, adding upgrades can increase the value of a home. But how do you know which remodeling projects to invest in?
Fortunately, there are plenty of industry experts who track the trends and the statistics and they update the rest of us each year on what's hot and what's not in home improvement.
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Topics:
Residential Junk Removal,
junk hauling,
home remodeling,
construction debris removal,
house cleanouts,
home renovation
{This post was originally published in June, 2017, and has been revised and updated.]
With the housing market still hot in most parts of the country, it is still a good time to consider selling. But investing in upgrades may be necessary.
But that also means making the right upgrades to maximize your home's resale value. The trick is in knowing what is currently desired by home buyers and what upgrades bring the highest ROI.
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Topics:
Residential Junk Removal,
get rid of old appliances,
home remodeling,
construction debris removal,
appliance recycling,
home renovation
Residential contractors and those who specialize in smaller projects still have a pressing need for construction debris removal with most of their job.
The problem is that, unlike large contracting firms with multiple trucks and workers, these contractors have limited resources for hauling construction debris off a job site.
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Topics:
Construction Waste Disposal,
outsourcing construction waste hauling,
construction debris removal,
construction debris,
construction waste removal,
construction waste,
construction junk removal