Renovations and home improvements are exciting and nervous times for every home owner. However, one of the biggest challenges with renovations is deciding what to do with the scrap materials and unwanted items.
Whether you are tearing out an old wooden floor, tearing out an old kitchen, or scraping an entire bathroom of appliances, all of the old items need to go someplace. Many homeowners forego renovation projects simply because of how daunting the junk removal process is. The great news is that the process can be easy!
There are plenty of service providers and options available to help reduce the waste. From charity donation bins to professional removal contractors, getting rid of renovations waste has never been easier.
Rent a disposable bin
When dealing with heavy-duty waste, your typical garden variety trash receptacle just won’t suffice. Regardless of how small your demolition or renovation project might be, the amount of waste can be mind boggling! Commercial bin rental companies offer garbage bins in all sizes, depending on your requirements.
Here is how to process works:
- Decide whether or not you require a ‘mixed-waste’ bin (household, construction, debris, renovation) or a ‘clean-fill’ bin (brick, soil, concrete)
- Determine what size of bin you require (typically measured in cubic yards)
- Contact a bin rental company and have them deliver a bin to your location
- Load the bin with your scrap materials and renovations waste
- Contact the bin rental company to come and haul it away!
Donate items that are still in usable condition
Everyone has heard the adage that ‘one man’s junk is another’s treasure.’ The sink that you’ve just torn out of your basement bathroom might be just the item that someone else is looking for, the same goes for appliances, furniture and light fixtures. There is really no need to pay to dispose of items that are still in good condition, especially when they can be donated (sometimes even for a tax break!)
Renovations items that can be donated (if still in good condition) include:
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Unwanted appliances (Fridge, stove, dishwasher)
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Unwanted sinks, vanities, mirrors, toilets, bathtubs
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Unwanted furniture (couches, chairs, etc
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Old light fixtures, ceiling fans, exhaust fans
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Old wooden floor boards
Places like the Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity and other local charities may even arrange to pick the items up at no cost to you.
Skip’s Junk Hauling is St Louis’s leading junk removal and demolition services provider. For a complete list of tips and services, visit their website.
