Construction sites generate a lot of waste. In fact, the construction and demolition industry is one of the largest sources of waste in the United States. I know, not shocking at all. But it might be a little impressive that there are a lot of ways in which you can give a helping hand to this issue and help reduce as much waste as possible. But first, what is waste removal in construction?
Waste removal in construction is the process of getting rid of waste materials that have been generated during the construction process. This can include things like demolition waste, construction site debris, and even leftover materials from the job site. Waste removal is important because it helps to keep the construction site clean and safe, and it also helps to avoid environmental damage. So, now you might be wondering, how can I help reduce waste on my construction site? And even more, how can I help others reach this same goal? This is something that thousands of people go through every day, not only because they’re the ones working on the construction site and it obviously gets stressful, but to people who live, work or even walk around the area, it can get pretty annoying.
So, why don’t we work together and help this become the least of our concerns? Keep on reading and check out some easy but effective tips in which you can help reduce as much waste as you can! It will not only help you, but it will save the contractors a lot of work!
TIPS TO REDUCE WASTE ON YOUR CONSTRUCTION SITE
DECONSTRUCTION OVER DEMOLITION
The beauty about tearing down a building is that it’s not just materials ending up in the dump. You have an opportunity to salvage everything from windows and plumbing fixtures to ceiling tiles or flooring- even large pieces of lumber! This means less waste for disposal which helps protect our environment because these things don’t break down easily after being thrown away… so they end up right back where they started – landfills
A “soft” tear down as opposed to full demolition gives you & your team opportunities while reducing fewer expenditures. Deconstructing is also a way to be more friendly with our planet Earth by limiting toxic dust released into the atmosphere along with heavy metal seeping into the soil during the destruction.
2 R’s
REUSE OR DONATE GOOD MATERIALS
Reusing what you can is always better than throwing away! There are many ways to reuse your construction debris, from recycling it in a different way or even just using the materials as they were intended. Don’t throw anything out if there might be another use for it because that’s wastefulness at its finest.
For example:
-Hollow-core doors can be used as workbenches or sawhorses
-Windows & doors in good condition can be donated to a local Habitat for Humanity ReStore
-Cabinets, toilets, and vanities can often be donated or reused on other construction projects
RECYCLE WHAT CAN’T BE REUSED
The recycling process begins with sorting the recyclables from the waste stream. Construction workers can do this by using a few different methods.
If you’re in the construction industry, it’s important to be mindful of how much waste your company generates. A simple way to reduce this amount is by implementing a recycling program for employees which will help them recycle any materials they find on projects or at home that can easily enter an environmentally friendly cycle instead of ending up in landfills where they take up space but don’t do too much good as far as helping our environment goes either way!
PLAN AHEAD
If a project manager, you want to make sure everything is in order before getting started. You need an organized plan with fewer mistakes so waste on your construction site isn’t too high- care about reducing it? Measure exactly what goes into each container or trailer! Order only as much material needed for the job at hand (don’t buy more than necessary), and more and more planning. Accounting also helps by keeping tabs during inventory checks which will tell us if we have enough supplies coming through from other areas such as storage.
CONCLUSION
These are only some tips, but if we all start following them, waste on construction sites will be significantly reduced! And who doesn’t want that? We all know how important it is to protect our environment, so let’s do it together and make a change!
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