When you carry out construction, renovation or demolition work, you may find yourself with bulky construction waste that you cannot throw into your usual trash can. To get rid of it, it is common to use a rubble skip or construction dumpster. However, it is important to know which types of waste can be thrown into such a skip bin and which cannot, in order to reduce pollution.
Waste accepted in a construction dumpster
Rubble is construction materials such as bricks, concrete blocks, tiles, concrete, cement, stones, gravel and sand. They can of course all be thrown into a rubble bin, provided they do not contain asbestos.
Metals
Metals such as iron, steel, copper, lead and aluminum can also be thrown into a skip bin. They can be recycled or reused for other projects. The wood can be thrown into a rubble skip, but it is important to check if the wood contains any chemical treatments such as varnishes or paints. If so, it should not be thrown into a rubble bin.
Plastics
Certain types of plastics such as PVC and polystyrene can be thrown into a skip bin. However, it is important to check with your skip rental company to see if these materials are accepted.
Green waste
Green waste such as leaves, branches and garden debris can be thrown into a construction dumpster. However, it is important to check if your skip rental company accepts green waste.
Waste that is not accepted in a rubble skip
Hazardous waste such as chemicals, oils, batteries and tires should never be thrown into a rubble skip. They must be treated and disposed of appropriately.
Household appliances
Household appliances such as fridges, freezers, washing machines and tumble dryers should not be thrown into a rubble skip. They must be recycled or reused.
Medical waste
Medical waste such as needles, syringes and medicines should not be thrown into a rubbish bin. They must be treated and disposed of appropriately.
Waste containing asbestos
Materials containing asbestos such as fiber cement boards, asbestos roofing and asbestos pipes should not be thrown into a rubble skip. They must be treated and disposed of appropriately.
Food waste
Food waste such as food scraps, peelings and shells should not be thrown into a rubbish bin. They can be composted or thrown into an organic waste bin.
It is important to note that the rules may vary depending on local regulations such as New York state regulations regarding waste management and the policies of the dumpster rental company you are using. Before throwing anything in a dumpster, it is important to check with the rental company which waste is accepted and which is not.
In addition, care must be taken to ensure that waste is properly sorted before being thrown into a rubble bin. Waste sorting is a crucial step in responsible waste management. Materials that can be recycled or reused should be separated from materials that must be disposed of. For all dumpster rental needs, contact your local waste management company.
Before throwing anything into a junk disposal dumpster, it is important to check with the rental company what waste is accepted and to sort the waste responsibly. By doing so, you contribute to responsible waste management and environmental protection.
