What to do with home improvement trash

Home Improvement trash and how to get rid of it

Home improvement projects and what you do with all the trash afterwards.  If you are like many others that enjoy doing home improvement projects, you are going to end up with leftover materials that will end up having to be disposed of one way or the other. A do-it-yourself home improvement project can be rewarding, but can also leave a mess behind. Wondering what to do with all those unneeded materials?

Here are some tips to help you responsibly dispose of renovation waste.

Donate It

If unwanted materials are still usable, consider donating them to a local nonprofit. You may also be able to donate working appliances to a resale organization.

Repurpose or Recycle It

Scrap metal and broken tools can be fused together to form one-of-a-kind décor, such as garden ornaments.
If repurposing isn’t your thing, consider selling unwanted metals, including appliances, for scrap. In addition to getting the materials removed, you may make a little money in the process.

Carpeting is not biodegradable, which means it won’t break down in a landfill. So, if you have old carpet make sure to search out a company near you that can recycle or reuse it. Just keep in mind you may be charged a fee for this service.

Trash It

If your discarded materials are not salvageable or recyclable, you may have to throw them out. If your home renovation project generated more waste than you can have picked up by your routine service, you may have to arrange a special bulk pickup Alternatively, you can hire a junk removal company to haul away the waste. Or, if you have a large enough vehicle, you may be able to save some money by transporting the materials to a landfill yourself. If you decide to haul it yourself you will probably have to pay a fee at the dump to dispose of your materials.

By removing left over materials responsibly, you can focus on enjoying your newly renovated space.