{"id":130,"date":"2020-07-27T12:29:16","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T16:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrwaste.ca\/blog\/?p=130"},"modified":"2020-07-27T12:29:43","modified_gmt":"2020-07-27T16:29:43","slug":"waste-removal-for-general-contractors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrwaste.ca\/blog\/2020\/07\/27\/waste-removal-for-general-contractors\/","title":{"rendered":"Waste Removal for General Contractors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General contractors are responsible for managing and building a project designed by someone else. They oversee important renovation and building projects; she or he manages and hires subcontractors and other labor in construction projects. The GC acts as the supervisor of the entire project. It\u2019s a lot of work- if you\u2019re a general contractor, you\u2019re in luck because Mr. Waste has you covered on the waste removal part of the project. Follow our general contractor\u2019s guide to waste removal to make your job easier!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Packing Your Bin<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various types of materials you may need to throw out when <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrwaste.ca\/contractor-bin-rental.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carrying out a contracting project<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this is why a mixed waste bin is a suitable option although clean fill bins may also be used. These bins are sturdy, and can carry a lot, but there are limits, you want to avoid putting too many heavy materials inside your dumpster rental. A bin can be loaded to the top rail, although there needs to be enough space to cover the bin with a tarp upon removal. Despite being built to handle very heavy loads, an overload of items is feasible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Hazardous Materials<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to check and double check to make sure no hazardous materials are being thrown into your bin. Here is a list of items that are not accepted in Mr. Waste dumpster bins:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">propane tanks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ammunition<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">leftover paint, paint cans and paint thinner, stains and varnish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">household cleaning products<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">batteries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fluorescent light bulbs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tires, motor oil, gasoline and antifreeze<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aerosol cans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pesticides and fertilizers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pharmaceuticals and bio-medical waste<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Common materials that are accepted in dumpster rental bins are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">concrete blocks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">roofing shingles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plastic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drywall<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asphalt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brick<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ceramic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>As well as:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>other construction and building materials and demolition materials<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">other non-hazardous materials of any kind<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Bin Sizes<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most contracting projects are larger, and deal with the disposal of heavier materials. It\u2019s probably a good idea to look at the larger bins we offer. The 30 or 40 yard bins are our largest, and may be ideal. They are commonly used for large demolitions, large construction sites, large home cleanups and remodelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When renting a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrwaste.ca\/contact.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr. Waste bin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, waste removal is one less thing to worry about when running a construction project. We make things clear and concise. We\u2019ll carefully drop the bin off onto your driveway, placing wooden planks under the bin to avoid damage to your driveway and when you\u2019re done using it, we\u2019ll take it off your hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mr. Waste has got your back for any contracting waste removal job. Contact us for immediate booking to assist you in your next project or visit our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrwaste.ca\/faq.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find additional answers to your questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy Dumping!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>General contractors are responsible for managing and building a project designed by someone else. They oversee important renovation and building projects; she or he manages and hires subcontractors and other labor in construction projects. The GC acts as the supervisor of the entire project. It\u2019s a lot of work- if you\u2019re a general contractor, you\u2019re in luck because Mr. Waste has you covered on the waste removal part of the project. Follow our general contractor\u2019s guide to waste removal to make your job easier! 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