How to Reduce Waste on Construction Site

When buildings are pulled down, a lot of debris is generated and then we should ask the question, how should we reduce waste? It is equally important to know how waste can be evacuated with the use of an appropriate dumpster. Fortunately, Starr Dumpsters offers a wide range of options of dumpsters for appropriate evacuation of construction waste. The following are ways of reducing waste on the construction site;

Have a plan to generate less waste

As the project manager, you need to make adequate plans to reduce mistakes and that will mean fewer wastes. Make sure each material to be used is measured appropriately, and order only wants you to need. Always check your inventories, so that you will detect what you don’t need, and you wouldn’t buy extra. Make use of re-cycling options such as bins on the construction site. Make sure you identify those items that can be reused, in order to reduce waste.

Choose de-construction ahead of demolition

A partial tear down instead of full demolition can help you reuse some materials through recycling. Items such as windows, floor tiles, and ceiling materials can be salvaged and even sold. De-construction is much safer for the environment because it will reduce toxic substances released into the atmosphere and you will need to transport fewer materials to the landfill because of the use of fewer materials. 

Materials in good conditions can be donated or reused

Just before you toss items into the dumpster, reusing or donating the good items can be a better option. Store materials that are in good condition, for instance, can be donated or reused. You Can consider chipping scrapped wood if they are not stained. Reusable piles must be checked for any material that can be salvaged and reused. Consider donating any material in good condition that you are not using, to the local organizations, these materials include doors and other hardware appliances and fixtures. Consider checking for other charity organizations that may require some of the materials you salvaged.

Recycle any material that is not reusable

You need to have a recycling strategy, whereby each worker will have a recycle bin to toss all materials that are not used, this will help you reduce the number of wastes to be toss in the dumpster. Countertops, sinks, and baths are some items that can be toss into recycle bin. Other items that can be recycled include Cardboard, metallic objects, gravel, untreated wood, paper, plastics, window glass, bricks, roofing materials, asphalt, and drywall. 

Rent a dumpster for unrecyclable waste

Once you have salvaged and save materials that can be recycled or re-used, perhaps your final step is to toss the remaining waste inside a dumpster for evacuation. Perhaps the ideal option is to rent a dumpster of the right size. A rental dumpster will save you money, time and labor. Please contact Starr Dumpsters for advice on the right size of dumpster that will ensure that the construction wastes are evacuated once and for all, without the need to hire a second dumpster for the same purpose.