Disposing of Concrete and Soil after Landscaping must be Done Right

Waste disposal after landscaping is something that must be maintained as a high priority. The right way to dispose of materials such as concrete and soil is to do so in an environmentally friendly way. 

Though most of this waste will eventually find its way to the dump, the process of disposal is important to getting it there. If you’ve not planned where and how to dispose of concrete and soil, you may run into some trouble along the way.

Whenever you are planning a landscaping project, take into account the amount of waste output expected. Many inexperienced landscapers do not do this and in turn, end up with the inconvenience of not knowing what to do with their waste and/or seeing increased costs.

Recycle

The first thing you want to look for is if there is an opportunity to recycle. For example, most of the materials you intend to dispose of from landscaping can be easily re-purposed.

If concrete and soil dug up can be re-used elsewhere in your landscaping project, think about it. Concrete can be crushed and re-purposed as gravel. Meanwhile, soil can be used in existing flower gardens or to build new ones. Any vegetation that is being dug up can be cut up and used as compost, though any excess can be thrown away. By thinking of ways to minimize your waste output, that ends up saving you time and money.

Rent a Dumpster

The most efficient, safe, and affordable way to move waste from your landscaping site to a disposal area is to rent a dumpster. Choose a dumpster made in the correct size and see what other services a dumpster rental company might be able to provide in assisting you with your landscaping waste. They may be able to suggest alternatives for concrete and soil disposal that you’ve not thought of or be able to provide a discount depending on the amount of waste required for removal.

Being Creative

Though you are going to need a dumpster and/or some sort of transportation vehicle to remove waste, being creative with as much as of concrete and soil you got may be something else to think of. A lot of people like to create art from what’s left over after a landscaping session. Concrete and soil are unique in that they are exactly the materials required for steps, retainer walls, and more. Perhaps you can give some thought to creating pavements somewhere or building a small pond within the property. These little projects do a lot in minimizing landscaping waste which will help drive down the size and cost required for a dumpster rental.

The best advice we can give when disposing of concrete and soil after landscaping is in planning ahead. Be sure to estimate as best as you can and know what you’re working with from the beginning. Environmentally responsible waste management is the way of the future in landscaping and it’s important that, as we do a lot of this landscaping and vanity type property work, we take into consideration the impact that waste output has on the environment around us.