Oakleaf sells to Waste Management

Well, it was a matter of time before WM pulled this off.

how to clean a construction site

The construction process involves a large amount of materials and employees who are often working on a tight schedule. It’s no surprise then, that at the end of most projects the site is quite messy, full of debris, extra materials and dirt. Before the building can be considered complete, the site must be cleared of all construction materials and the building must be cleaned from top to bottom. This work is typically performed by a construction cleaning crew. Large companies may have one of these teams on staff, or they may subcontract the work out to specialty cleaning companies.

Things You’ll Need:

• Project manual or specifications Dumpsters Temporary fencing Clean supplies

1. Step 1

   Investigate the recycling requirements in your region. In most states, construction companies are required to recycle certain materials, including drywall, wood, metal, and even concrete. Check with your state’s recycling department to see what is required and where it should be taken.

2. Step 2

   Check with the project team to determine if the project is working towards any LEED certifications or other green building awards. Under the LEED program, a project may be required to recycle up to 95% of construction debris. In order for the project to gain these certifications, your cleanup team must comply with LEED standards.

3. Step 3

   Set up separate areas on the site where your employees or laborers can collect materials for disposal. For smaller jobs, use individual dumpsters. On larger projects, use plastic fencing to block off an area.

4. Step 4

   Mark your collection areas. Create separate areas for drywall, metals, wood and any other material that is being recycled. As your employees collect these materials, they can place them in the appropriate areas.

5. Step 5

   Rent several dumpsters to accommodate materials that can’t be recycled, including one for general debris.The average dumpster company won’t accept concrete or masonry because of the weight.

6. Step 6

   Remove all the larger items from the site and place them in the appropriate area or dumpster. Have disposal and recycling companies pick up the materials. You will have to pay for both of these services, but you may recoup some of these costs when you recycle metals, especially copper or aluminum.

7. Step 7

   Perform your final cleaning. This includes sweeping and mopping floors, washing mirrors and windows, and cleaning countertops and equipment. Again, keep any project LEED requirements in mind, as they could affect what kind of cleaning materials can be used. Remove window stickers by gently scraping them off, being careful to protect the glass. Finally, remove protective devices, such as cardboard and plastic covers from glass, equipment, and floors.

Great ehow article on Dumpster Rental roll-off garbage container

How to Schedule a DumpsterSource Personal Dumpster Rental

There’s no doubt about it. The remodeling job is going to be much bigger than you thought. Luckily, renting a personal dumpster is the perfect way to haul away those discarded materials off your property. Even better, the professionals at DumpsterSource.com have made the entire rental process incredibly convenient, and they provide the lowest rates. DumpsterSource is your source for nationwide dumpster rentals. Just follow these four simple steps to order a dumpster rental.

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer or Phone
• Space to place a rental dumpster, or permission from your county to place the dumpster in the street

1. Step 1

   

   Dumpster Source

   Visit www.dumpstersource.com and enter your zip code (to determine availability & pricing).

2. Step 2

   

   30 yard Dumpster

   Determine what size dumpster you need. Do you need commercial or residential rentals? Or, are you getting rid of green/yard waste or recyclables? Their online catalogs provide all the answers you’ll need. And be sure to review the FAQ.

3. Step 3

   Schedule delivery of your roll-off dumpster container. We accept all major credit cards, including: American Express, Master Card, Visa, and Discover.

4. Step 4

   Pick-up of the rental dumpster will be automatically scheduled for 10 days later.

Invention produces energy from solar panels on dumpsters

Getting solar energy from panels on a dumpster?

That is a step beyond anything I have ever even began to think about. This is a great idea for the environment as well as our future generations, to keep the earth safe and make some of our own energy while we are at it. The best part about all of this is the affordability of the solar panels for dumpster owners- something most probably never thought that they would be purchasing anytime in their lives.

EarthSure Renewable Energy recently developed a surprisingly affordable system that delivers solar energy from a setup placed around trash dumpster containers. This is called the Solar Energy Enclosed Dumpster System, also known plainly as  SEEDS.

The main company owner of this product called SEEDS is Ray Saluccio who has designed his own unique dumpster enclosure system which will act to prevent people from accessing the dumpsters that are not their own, which can cause all types of problems not to mention lawsuits and health and safety concerns from the property owner as well. This product known as SSEDS is made from prefabricated recycled plastic, can be moved and is easy for anyone to assemble.

This SEEDS product allows property owners to produce their own electricity without costs of installation or the pricey damage to their buildings which can easily be made by attaching solar installations to buildings, instead the idea of SEEDS is to attach the panels to the dumpster enclosures.

Also an added bonus to using SEEDS:

1.) When this is attached to a building’s electric meter, SEEDS is actually able to give  power back to the utility grid which will actually cause the meter to spin backwards, which saves money for owners.

2.) Operators may also be eligible to receive Renewable Energy Certificates earned as a production subsidy to electricity generated from renewable sources which can be sold for profit.

An ehow article on DUMPSTER PARTIES

This article is entitled: “How to throw a dumpster party“

“You will learn how liberating it is to have a dumpster in your neighborhood for a weekend if not for an entire week. For a small fee, a local disposal company will deliver it right to your home and haul it away when full.”

This author published an ehow for individuals in dire need of dumpster rentals, but finding themselves unable to afford the high costs of week long rentals and dump and returns. The author made a fabulous point by saying that if you are in a close enough neighborhood and a few of the residents are in need or want to rent a dumpster as well then share. This really seems like an idea that will work well with a lot of people. Think about it,  if ten people decided to rent a $500 dumpster and use it for the allotted 10 days then have it removed from the neighborhood forever that is a one time cost for each individual of $50 and no sweat or time wasted hauling the items yourself.

How do I stop people from using my Dumpster???

On this lovely Friday I have decided to do a repost; This is just a posting taken from another of our dumpster source blogs at dumpster-rentals.blogspot.com

Easy – this is a very common problem.

Your hauler (for a small fee, typically $5-$10/month) will supply you with a lock for the Side doors of the container. The Hauler will also install a gravity lock so that it automatically unlocks when the Dumpster is turned upside down. Your hauler should also be able to supply you with “Private Property” sticker with warnings that illegal dumpers will be prosecuted.

Call the great folks at www.DumpsterSource.com if you need more help. 1-888-423-8677.

Resolved Question: How do I become a professional organizer?

Just a few Resolved Questions from yahoo answers I would like to share.

How do I become a professional organizer?

I was inspired to be one after watching Hoarders on A&E. I have the natural ability to help people in that condition.

by DumpsterSource

Best Answer – Chosen by Asker

you should try to first write in to any websites of television stations airing shows like that. then pass out flyers and get your name out there and known to people. start with helping people close to you for free or reduced cost and just ask that they in return tell more people about your skills. also if you plan on becoming a professional organizer for someone who has a house full of stuff that you don’t know what to do with start by renting a dumpster and asking that person to help you get rid of all the clutter and excess belongings that they own, talk to a professional about it at www.dumpstersource.com

Asker’s Rating:

Resolved Question: Where can I rent a dumpster for residential usage?

My house has a lot of trash and it is too much for local pickup. I am looking to get the best price on renting a dumpster and I dont know where to start, is there any specific kind I should be looking for?

by TheOne

Best Answer – Chosen by Asker

I think that you should go to www.dumpstersource.com. This is the best website because it is loaded with helpful information and there is also so many ways to contact the people that work for the company via email or call them on the phone for questions also if you have questions there is a great blog linked to their website blogs.dumpstersource.com

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AIA billings index picked up 6 points in July

Not a big surprise that architecture and construction business activities have been steadily declining due to the bad economy. This decline in activities also translates to a decline in dumpster rentals by those construction worker and architects that the dumpster rental companies relied on so heavily.

 

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI), a leading economic indicator of construction activity, was up almost six points in July, after an earlier five point dip in June.

ABI reflects the approximate nine-to-twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the July ABI rating was 43.1, up from 37.7 the previous month. This score, however, still indicates a decline in demand for design services. Scores above 50 indicate an increase in billings.

“It is always encouraging to see an uptick in our index, but there has been too much contraction in recent months to get overly optimistic about business conditions returning to levels they were at two months ago,” said Kermit Baker, AIA chief economist.

In addition to a very competitive marketplace, architects continue to report that lenders have still not yet fully opened credit lines and that the stimulus funding has so far provided limited project activity for the design community overall, Baker said.

Declining billing activity for design services means contractors will likely see less demand for construction services, including retrofits and removal of construction waste in commercial dumpsters.

Debris removal just part of college’s roofing project

All it took to get the ball rolling on an old middle school remodeling project that had constantly been put on the back burner was a single dumpster with a chute.

A stalled remodeling project on an old middle school in Minnesota is getting back on track after the college which owns the building decided bring in a dumpster and replace the roof which was in desperate need of repair.

The Northfield Middle School, which is now owned by Carleton College, was scheduled to be remodeled to house classrooms and other facilities, but the Northfield News reports that the poor economy halted the project.

But school officials declared that the roof needed to be replaced immediately to avoid damage to the building, especially portions built in the 1910.

The paper says that a number of provisions are being made to make sure dust and construction debris from the roof makes its way into the dumpster container and stays there.

According to the news provider, a commercial dumpster will be placed on the property with a chute which will take construction waste from the room. During the evening a tarp will also be placed on the dumpster to avoid construction debris from being blown around.

Carlton College says that after remodeling, the former Northfield Middle School will house a number of multiple-use classrooms along with a teaching museum and a number of art-related facilities including dance studios and multiple theaters.

Off topic, here is a music video about garbage, recycling and dumpsters. The imagery is beautiful in this video:

J.S. Vig Construction opens green building institute

The opening of the Project Green Institute in Ann Arbor, Michigan has just recently been announced. The J.S. Vig  Construction website host a plethora of new green ideas and buildings from the company as well as interactive videos that explain the entire process step-by-step.

Southeast Michigan-based J.S. Vig Construction, a full-service general contractor and construction management company, announced the opening of the Project Green Institute in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

As green construction takes off as a major driver in the construction industry, the institute is offering interested parties access to education and services tied to best practices around energy efficiency, water efficiency and sustainable construction practices.

The institute will house multiple LEED accredited professionals offering evaluation and auditing of existing buildings and future projects, building retrofits and resources related to best practices including classroom training on the environmental and economic benefits.

Joseph Vig, CEO of J.S. Vig, said the company had already developed a program to guide building owners and operators through the green construction process.

“The Project Green Institute will complement this program by providing an environment where professionals can see and touch the many different elements of green construction and receive expert consultation before making a serious financial decision,” he said.

Contractors involved in green building projects and retrofits may find themselves having to make planning around the extra steps involved in disposing of construction waste to abide by green practices.

For example, contractors may need additional roll-off dumpsters in order to separate waste by recyclable and non-recyclable materials.