ut managing your debris, dump the dumpster in favor of a debris pile that's fenced off with rolled wire or plastic mesh. Then use a hauler who will manually or mechanically pick up the debris from the fenced area. Having the pile in clear view eliminates costly containers, and decreases the chance that your crew will throw away useful materials. Although this option won't work everywhere, cleanup services have been cost-effective in areas with high disposal costs and established markets for common construction waste materials. Hold subs accountableWhen you buy materials for subcontractors you give them no incentive to use the materials wisely. To remedy this, make subcontractors responsible for ordering and buying their own materials. Making subs responsible for their own waste disposal gives them further incentive to use only what they need. ReuseSome materials can be reused on site. Large pieces of foam insulation can be laid beneath concrete floors. (Small scraps can be placed in the attic to beef up the R-value of tight spaces, Scratched or dented cabinets and doors can be donated to nonprofit groups, such as Habitat for Humanity, then taken as a tax-deductible charitable donation. Sheet flooring can be neatly rolled and stored for the homeowner. Brick and concrete waste can be used on site under walkways or driveways. Finding-3There are three costs that make up waste management: handling, transporting and tipping. Handling - It takes about 2.4 hours per ton to gather and carry construction waste to a dumpster. However, this number can vary widely based on the type of materials and the distance from the jobsite to the dumpster. Note: The cost of handling construction waste is rarely considered in a builder's total waste management costs. Transporting - Trucking costs include ownership, operation and the driver's labor. Tipping - Tipping is the fee charged by the facility that receives the material. Landfills and recycling outlets ca...
