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Let’s Talk Trash

Guest post by: C.J Lauria

Article Overview: It is easy to generate enormous amounts of trash on a rehab project. These take up a huge space in containers and then there is always that last load that mysteriously turned up. Some folks will order a 40 yard debris box only to have the neighbors fill it up overnight with their old appliances and what not. Depending on the neighborhood the problem can be either better or worse. Before creating any construction debris, I have followed a policy of “a clean ship is a happy ship.”

Let’s Talk Trash

What I am going to talk about today is so simple that it’s almost silly. However, this tip comes from years of experience and, if applied, it could save you a lot of trouble. Nearly every rehab done requires the removal of some trash. There is construction debris, but also there is inevitably something left behind by the former residents. This can range from the couch that the tenants had no room for, to just plain vandalism from the disgruntled, tenants who left as a result of eviction. Either way, trash is a fact of most any rehab project. Over the years, I have dealt with the refuse issues in a variety of ways. In a general sense, the tip I am about to share is as good a strategy as any.

It is easy to generate enormous amounts of trash on a rehab project. These take up a huge space in containers and then there is always that last load that mysteriously turned up. Some folks will order a 40 yard debris box only to have the neighbors fill it up overnight with their old appliances and what not. Depending on the neighborhood the problem can be either better or worse. Before creating any construction debris, I have followed a policy of “a clean ship is a happy ship.” I like to clear out any old carpets, personal junk or other stuff that is clearly slated for the dump. It makes a clear path for work to get done. The problem is that if I were to get a debris box out in front of the house and leave it partially filled, there are some hidden issues that I am creating.

First, besides becoming the basis for the neighborhood cleanup day, I am announcing that work is being done and that could attract the attention of local Officials with the intent of imposing unnecessary fees on my project. When there is no improvement in the form of a remodel, it shouldn’t be necessary to obtain costly permits for repainting walls, repairing faucets and replacing flooring. These are repairs….not a “building project.” Nor is it an “improvement” which will incur a higher assessment by the County Tax Assessor.

Second, a debris box out front is a clarion proclamation that workers are performing repairs on my property. That could mean that expensive tools and/or materials might be on the premises. Why send out an invitation to burglars?

So, here is my advice. Have Laborers immediately clear out the entire house…even back yard all into the garage, if possible. Let the garage be the jobsite trash receptacle while the job is in progress. Once it’s full then you can have a truck back right into the driveway and have them compact what’s there into their vehicle for cartage….repeat if necessary. The point is to keep a low profile all the time. Save yourself money and aggravation on your next rehab!

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