There are a wide range of different projects – whether private or commercial – that require a strategic approach to waste disposal. Rather than simply jumping in and then worrying about what to do later on, it’s almost always a better idea to think about and implement waste disposal solutions before you get started on the project. There are a few important options to be aware of – depending on what you’re working with, one of the following might be worth checking out.
Council services
Depending on the material you’re disposing of and the size of the job, you might be able to use one of the council’s waste disposal services. There are options to have items picked up, or you can book a slot at a local waste disposal centre.
It’s important to note that there are limitations covering the commercial usage of these services. While it depends on the council, you’ll generally need to register as a commercial operator, and may have to pay a bit more as a result.
Disposal of hazardous materials
Not all waste can be disposed of in the same way – certain hazardous materials will require a more specific approach. Whether you’re dealing with old batteries, toxic paints or asbestos-containing materials, you’ll need to do further research to ensure that you dispose of the waste in a safe and legally compliant manner.
For example, you may need to use something like large asbestos waste bags to get rid of asbestos-containing materials, and most batteries – especially larger ones – will need to be dropped off at special battery disposal spots.
Skips
If you’re planning to have an ongoing project that results in a substantial amount of waste, you may want to hire a skip. There are plenty of services that provide both short and long-term hire, and at the end, they’ll come and dispose of the waste for you.
Skips are often the most convenient option for a lot of medium-sized projects, but you’ll need to keep a few things in mind. One is that you won’t be able to just chuck any old waste in there – some limitations could apply. Another is that it could be overkill for your needs, and end up costing you more than necessary.
Recycling & selling
Lastly, with certain materials, you may be able to recycle or even resell them. This especially applies to metals, copper in particular, but it could also be relevant to the disposal of certain kinds of wood and stone.
Make sure you do a bit of research to see if this could apply. You might make a bit of money, or at the very least, get someone to come and dispose of it for you for free.
Dealing with waste in a proactive and efficient manner will make life so much easier for you, simplifying your construction project to no end. It’s important that you don’t just take a single inflexible approach – certain hazardous materials will require more sensitivity, and you don’t want to get it wrong.
