Are you throwing dollars away with every dumpster load? Did you know that it might be less work and less expensive to recycle and reuse your jobsite waste than disposing of all of it in a landfill? How can you determine if this is right for your business? Ask yourself these questions:
- Are the construction materials in use or being generated at the jobsite ideal for re-use and recycling?
- What quantities of waste materials are being generated?
- Do you have prior disposal receipts to help gauge the value of current and future projects?
- Does your project include unique, but reusable items such as carpeting, plastic, ceiling tiles, asphalt roofing, or paint?
Once you’ve decided on the effectiveness of reusing and recycling jobsite waste materials, a diversion and removal plan needs to be put in place. Fortunately, there are several options to choose from.
- Salvage companies can be brought in to remove any and all materials with resale or reuse value.
- If you separate recyclables, a hauler can be brought in to remove to a recycling facility.
- If separating materials at the jobsite isn’t possible, a hauler can be contracted for delivery and sorting at a recycling facility.
- Depending on the jobsite size you may wish to haul your own recycling and reusable materials – thus increasing your profit and return.
WasteCare Wants You to Remember: While every jobsite will generate some waste that needs to be disposed of in a landfill, take a look at the contents of your dumpster – do you see potential “dollars” waiting for you to reuse and recycle them?