The Importance of Construction Waste Management and Sanitation

Any drive around the city of El Paso means there will be at least one active construction site somewhere. As the city grows and expands its infrastructure and renovates and repairs old ones, construction crews are a common site. Contractors and workers know that construction sites or clean-up sites produce a lot of waste. Whether it is old construction material, debris, or other types of waste, its removal needs to comply with local regulations to ensure the proper disposal process. So here’s why your construction site needs to have proper sanitation. 

Roll-Off Containers and Why They Make Your Clean-Up Job Easier 

What makes roll-off containers so special? These are the happy little helpers of construction sites. They have these special little wheels at the bottom that enables them to be moved and lowered onto the grounds where they are needed. Roll-off containers are an essential part of any construction site. They are present in the small, medium, and large-scale construction sites and are capable of hauling different types of wastes. The benefits of roll-off containers include:

• Efficiency

  Nobody has the time or money to be sorting out the different types of waste and hauling it off themselves. A construction project is usually under a tight budget and timeline. Roll-off containers can be valuable in getting waste into the truck in a fast and efficient manner. 

• Compliance purposes

  Each state has its own laws regarding proper waste management. Roll-off dumpsters will take care of your compliance requirements and ensure that your construction site fully follows the current laws. Comply with all statutes and avoid liability. 

• Flexibility

  Regardless of the type of waste, you are hauling off, a roll-off container handles it safely and efficiently. These trucks offer versatility and flexibility to access difficult terrain and construction sites and carry off various kinds of wastes. 

• Reduced risk

  Hauling off heavy waste can be a difficult job. It can present complications if not done correctly. Letting construction site waste pile up or stacking it up incorrectly can lead to workplace accidents. Avoid accidents or injury to personnel by ensuring you are hauling off heavy site waste and debris properly. 

• Doing your part for Mother Earth

  . Ensuring that your construction site waste is disposed of correctly is a way to guard against environmental pollution. Hiring a roll-off truck to pick up your wastes means you are getting professionals that will dispose of heavy waste the correct way. 

• Move it where you need it

  These roll-off trucks and vehicles are highly versatile and can be easily moved. That way, you can move the truck around the site to facilitate the collection of trash until it needs to be hauled off. 

• Different sizes for different types of jobs

  Whether you are working on a small clean-up project, a mid-size construction project, a demolition, or a major construction site, there is a size that fits the needs of your project. It’s not always the same, and having the right vehicle is convenient and practical. 

Common Types of Construction Waste

So what kind of stuff do roll-off containers haul off anyway? After all, most construction sites or demolition sites will have a wide range of trash, junk, and material to dispose of. From lumber to drywall to broken ceiling fans. Here are some of the common kinds of waste we haul off: 

• Scrap building materials 
• Bricks
• Ceramic tile
• Wood 
• Insulation material 
• Plastics
• Ferrous metals
• Glass

All of this material needs to be picked up and taken to the proper waste management facilities or dumps. Leaving material on a site or dumping it in the wrong place can have serious legal consequences. Don’t take that chance! Use the right container for you. 

Sanitation is Another Key Part of Your Construction Site 

In addition to ensuring the right vehicle for removing construction waste, the crew needs to take care of nature’s calls somehow. Having the right porta potties for your construction site is a way to improve the productivity and safety of your workers. Not only that, but it also makes for fewer interruptions to workflow. 

Sanitation is a major component of productivity and safety for workers. Here’s what we mean: 

• Workers are at a site for long days. Construction workers might be at a site for 9-12 hours a day. It is necessary to have proper clean facilities. 
• Many worksites cut off the water or sewer lines, which don’t encourage the flashing of a toilet. 
• Keeping interruptions at a minimum means finishing on time and on budget. Every construction or demolition project wants to finish by the deadline and ensure a job well done. 

Get the Construction Waste Management and Sanitation Services Your Work Site Needs

Every site is different, but more than likely, every construction site will produce waste, trash and require a crew on the premises. Don’t mess with illegal dumping and the consequences. With a crew working long days, the need for clean and convenient facilities is a must!

Call Sarabias and don’t go another day without the right facilities and clean-up equipment. Call us today and find out more.