Every construction project
results in large amounts of waste and it can be difficult to eliminate it from
the work site if you don’t hire a professional company. You’ll need to stress
about finding transport to haul all the unnecessary items from the work site,
then you’ll need to pay to leave it at the landfill, plus sort out anything
that might be considered hazardous.
Running a construction
company is hard work. It can be made easier if you outsource certain things,
like waste removal, however. There are quite a few ways to reduce the amount of
work you need to do and to benefit the environment while you’re at it. Why not
try it?
Skip hire can simplify your
life and make your work site a more efficient place to work. Everything will
have its place, including the rubbish. For this reason alone, many construction
companies will hire waste removal services and just automate their waste
collection. It makes things much cleaner and easier.
If you’re still not convinced
that it’s a good idea to hire a company to handle all waste management for you,
here are a few more reasons to consider it.
Why You
Need a Waste Management Company
It’s a good idea to hire a
waste removal company in order to get rid of the rubbish that is generated
during a construction project. It’s inevitable, even with relatively small
projects, that you’ll end up with a large amount of rubble, odds and ends, or
packaging. Whether you are renovating a kitchen, building a new home or adding
onto the house, there always seems to be an endless amount of rubbish that
needs to be managed.
A professional company is
your best option for waste removal for a number of reasons, including the fact
that it is just simpler to let someone else manage your waste products. You
save yourself plenty of time and energy by just outsourcing everything that has
to do with clearing away the waste that piles up during a construction or
renovation project.
You can keep your
construction site clear of rubbish
It’s not helpful to have
piles of rubble and rubbish around the construction site. Not only does this
create a bit of an eyesore, but it’s also dangerous for the workers. The more
junk that is sitting around, the more likely someone is to hurt themselves. In
smaller spaces, you’ll find that there simply isn’t enough room for all the
rubbish generated and you will need the space for construction equipment.
Having a skip
on site is a huge advantage. You can easily
drop any rubbish or waste products into the skip and it will all be neatly
contained and ready to be taken away when you arrange it.
Potentially make income from
your construction site waste
Waste collection is not just
about taking rubbish to the landfill. It can actually be the start of a whole
recycling process that will turn your junk into something useful. In some
cases, you can actually sell the waste as a commodity and make some money off
it. Whether or not you can make much will depend on the type of rubbish you’re
getting rid of and the company that you choose to work with.
You don’t have to worry about
how to sort the good from the bad
Landfills aren’t always the
best place to get rid of your construction site waste and they may have
regulations against certain items. For example, plaster sheeting is often
rejected because it releases gases into the air when decomposing. There are a
number of materials that may not be permitted when you’re eliminating waste.
With this method, someone else will handle it all for you. This saves you time
and money and a lot of frustration. It can be difficult to find a good place to
get rid of your hazardous materials and this is also costly. It’s far better to
simply hire one company that can manage it all for you.
Improve your business
reputation
Using a waste management service can look very
professional. Rather than piling up waste outside the building site, or having
people walk around it, which looks messy and unpleasant, you’ll appear
competent and efficient. A skip can add a whole new level of professionalism to
your business and shows everyone that you know what you’re doing. It also can
be a good advertisement in that your company doesn’t leave a disaster around
the building site. This can be a big selling point for many homeowners.
In addition, when people know
that you are doing the environmentally sound thing, they will respect your
company even more. Add to this by using green recycled construction materials
and reap all the professional benefits.
Help improve the environment
Construction and demolition can be quite
damaging to the environment. Many things are destroyed, new resources are used,
and chemicals are released into the air. Not to mention the fact that many
construction materials will last for decades, if not longer, filling up landfills
and making a mess. With professional waste removal services,
you can choose a company that focuses on recycling. This means they’ll turn
your rubbish into useful things like aggregate and other construction materials
that will reduce the impact on the environment.
Whatever your reason for
selecting a waste removal company, you’ll find that the benefits are many. Your
company will enjoy a boost in professionalism and you’ll have less to deal
with. Overall, it’s one of the best decisions your construction company can
make.
The
Value of Recycling
Recycling is rapidly becoming
a way of life for many people and when it comes to bigger jobs like a
construction gig, there is even more reason to focus on the recycling aspect.
Simply tossing the workers’ drink cans or bottles into a recycling bin won’t
have a huge impact, though it should still be done. However, when you look at
how much rubbish is produced on a construction site, particularly one where
part of a structure must be demolished, you can see how it impacts the
environment.
Everything that you don’t use
from a home can contaminate the environment. Sure, wood products and similar
will eventually break down, but it takes years. They can also release toxins as
they break down, thanks to being treated with chemicals to ensure longevity.
While this is fine when you’re looking at flooring in your home, it’s a very
bad thing when you are trying to get rid of the same flooring.
It is everyone’s
responsibility to focus on recycling wherever possible. That means taking items
that might be considered rubbish by many and turning it into something useful
again. Not only does this use fewer resources than making new products, but it
also helps preserve natural resources. Construction companies have an even
better possibility of affecting the world of recycling and improving the
environment.
You can actually save money
by using recycled construction goods, as well.
Using
Recycled Waste for Construction
Helping improve the
environment can also help you save money. Since fewer resources are used for
recycled products, you end up paying less for them. While there are a number of
construction products that can be purchased, the most common is aggregate, made
from old concrete and bricks, as well as other types of materials.
Using recycled items not only
reduces the cost of construction, but it also helps you frame your company as a
green one. You can build a great reputation based on the way you handle your waste
removal from construction sites, as well as using recycled products in the
actual construction.
Aside from using aggregates
to create concrete from recycled products, you can also use flooring,
panelling, and even sinks and tubs that have been recycled. Not all homes will
be ideal for this, but if the homeowner is looking for ways to keep costs down,
then this is a great choice. You can find just about anything you desire on the
recycled goods market.
Likewise, when you are
renovating a home, you can sell off any items or materials that are in good
condition from the renovation. There’s no need to fill up the dump and just
throw away perfectly good items. Someone else could find a good use for them.
Do you need to hire a skip?
Call Graham Churchill today to learn more about skip hire and waste removal.
