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How to Reduce Construction Waste
Our company provides waste management services. Our community is one we care deeply about, and we believe it is our responsibility to keep the environment clean for ourselves and future generations. If you share our mindset, then you might be wondering how to reduce construction waste. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), about 600 million tons of construction and demolition waste were generated nationally in 2018 alone. The following article offers a few tips for reducing waste and thereby saving you money while protecting the environment. Whenever there are concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to call. We are always happy to help.
Plan Ahead
The project manager has a very important role to play. As a result, the task is to create a plan that accomplishes the most at the lowest cost. When you are planning your construction, think about the ways to minimize construction waste. Let us suggest some things to consider:
Plan to place recycling, compost, and waste bins on the job site.
Sort the waste as it is created by educating workers.
Encourage workers to recycle recyclable materials by directing them to the recycling bins.
Check your inventory and assess previous projects before ordering. Not too much and not too little.
Make sure your materials are stored in a secure location to avoid loss and damage.
Work with Your Suppliers
Your suppliers will be glad to assist you in this regard to avoid wasting materials. Request that your suppliers deliver materials on reusable pallets so that they can pick them up later. Check if they can work with you to use less packaging material and if they will buy back any products you don't use. Avoid individual packaging by purchasing materials in bulk.
Reuse, Recycle, and Donate
Before dumping debris or material in the dumpster, determine whether they can be reused, recycled, or donated. Keeping materials in good condition allows them to be used elsewhere on the project or in other projects as well. When there are plenty of perfectly good short pieces lying around, why cut a new piece of lumber?
It is inevitable that there will be tons of scrap metal and wood after demolition and building. You can recycle scrap wood and metal to make something else. Additionally, recycling these materials can earn you some cash, as waste management companies are ready to pay!
Finally, you might consider donating doors, hardware, appliances, and other fixtures from the old building. You can donate them to qualified charities and obtain a tax deduction. For more information, contact a tax accountant.
Call Javis Dumpster Rental
Should you rent a dumpster or hire employees to clean up? Javis Dumpster Rental can help. Contact a representative of Javis Dumpster Rental today to learn more.
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