Top 3 Tips for Reducing and Recycling Construction Waste

One, many don’t know what can and can’t be recycled. Two, if they do know what can be recycled, they don’t know where to take these materials. Therefore, a lot of construction waste gets thrown in a landfill instead of used smartly. But, building material can be composed of secondary material.

If you needed some (extra) motivation regarding waste recycling, we’ve got it. Global construction waste is supposed to double by the year 2025. This date is not so far in the future, as many would like to think. It is looming over us. Most importantly, though, is that we can make this change.

The energy surrounding the new year is full of new beginnings and promises of “being better”. It’s a strong mission that individuals need to be aggressive about following the weeks and months after all the new year celebrations. Let us add that if your mission was to reduce construction waste, we can support that.

Many construction sites result in a pile of waste. And, when you’re busy working, it may not seem like the pile could be anything more than trash. After all, it’s a bunch of old cardboard, worn out cabinets, drywall, shingles and so much more. But, these are all materials that can be recycled. So, instead of dumping into a landfill, we can help make a second life for it. Waste recycling your cardboard leads to many practical items. So, there’s no reason not to call us for any of your construction recycling needs. Waste Recycling: Cardboard We’ve mentioned before how many different materials (like wood) can have a second life when recycled from a construction site. Beautiful furniture can be made, installation pieces can be created, and so much more. The same thing goes for cardboard. Don’t worry about if it doesn’t look “good enough” to be recycled. It can be given a second life. A Second Life When recycled, cardboard can be used to make so many things. Most notably, they are things that we use in our day to day lives. Recycle your construction cardboard to make paper towels, tissues, cereal boxes, writing paper—and more cardboard! Even recently, people have become more inventive about what they can create. Huge online shops (like Amazon) have different stores that sell their interesting cardboard products. The U.S has now become better at recycling, with 85% of paper products, like cardboard, being recycled. Construction and demolition sites alone have a high percentage that can be recycled. Give your construction or demolition site some green love and call us for any of your recycling needs. We can even set you up with same day pick up on any rented dumpsters. Let’s get started .

When your construction site, big or small, quickly becomes piles of recyclable material, our dumpster rental comes in handy. Though you might call it trash, we are actively out to say that the majority of it can be recycled. Renting one of our dumpsters/containers is an easy solution. We deliver and once you have disposed of your materials, we go back and recycle it for you. Our services have made it more attainable for the average construction site or work area to help the environment and keep costs low by recycling material. Dumpster Rental in Doylestown Construction waste disposal is our jam. But we understand that it might not be yours. So, let us jump in when we can. As a whole, only 25% of trash in Doylestown is actually recycled. This doesn’t include construction materials. When we recycle, we are able to give a second life to any of the given construction materials. Wood, debris, drywall, etc. When you rent one of our dumpster containers, you’re giving yourself one less worry. While we deliver and haul out when you’re done, all you have to do is make sure that the recyclable materials make it inside. Removing Junk There are materials and items that can and can’t be recycled. Our other blogs and website will inform you what you can put inside these containers once you rent them out from us. For example, any batteries or TVs should not be dumped into these containers—we can’t recycle them at our location. Learn even more, here .

Winter Recycling Readiness in Doylestown, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania winters are not ever described as “mild”. Sure, you get used to the winters here, but ultimately, temperatures usually hover around freezing (or settle below). Hence, this is not an ideal time to be outside doing any major construction. We don’t know about you, but working with various tools and aiming for precision isn’t practical when you’re wearing insulated gloves and layered up. Even so, there might be a need for recycling commercial waste. Or, just recycling in general. Therefore, winter recycling readiness is necessary. Winter Recycling Readiness There are some key points that you want to be sure of when you’re recycling in the winter. For starters, make sure that waste container locations are shoveled. Use a salt and dirt mix as well, to ensure safe access for all service trucks and workers. If we, or other public recycling trucks, can’t get to containers or bins safely, things could overflow and a fine could be issued. Let’s steer away from that. On another note, make sure lids are closed. It’s not usually a thought, but when snow enters and freezes the contents, it’s going to add weight. Most trucks have a specific weight limit and this could affect things. No matter the weather, o ur services are available . For everyone involved, we want to make sure that this process is as safe as possible. So, even if you’re not performing any major construction that is producing waste, consider these things when you’re recycling for your home as well.