Reducing your waste in a construction site

When working on a construction site there are a few things you can do to reduce the amount of waste you will produce and ultimately save you money. Here are some tips to help you dispose of all your waste responsibly!

Before a job even begins, you should have an idea of what type of waste you will have and how much. Planning is important to ensure you can dispose of the waste quickly and safely. Here are some things to think about.

Identify which materials can be reused or recycled. Recyclable materials include but are not limited to:

• Metal
• Cardboard / Paper
• Wood
• Concrete
• Aggregates (gravel etc.)
• Dry wall
• Asphalt
• Glass
• Carpeting

Measure everything beforehand and try not to over order on materials that will then be unneeded. It is also a good idea to ask the supplier beforehand if they will buy back any unused materials.

Estimate how much waste will be generated and find various quotes beforehand on ways to dispose of it.  For example if you are disposing of soil you may want to get quotes for skip hire, grab hire and look into ways you may be able to reuse it yourself. Find out where your nearby recycling centres are. Taking materials yourself is often cheaper than skip hire etc. They are based all over the UK and can be a sure means to help you get rid of your waste in a much easier overall manner.