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New construction involves some amount of excavation and foundation building. And remodels, major renovations, additions, or complete replacements of existing structures, means demolition or deconstruction.
And all these result in debris and rubble. This means moving rock and other debris onto a truck or into a dumpster, and then rolling away to dispose of it all.
Rock and roll.
The problem is that construction debris removal never quite feels like a concert, and the thought of cleaning up your job site over and over during a project probably isn’t “music to your ears.”
Yet, no matter whether your job site is in Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City, Chula Vista, or in downtown San Diego, you’re going to have construction debris that needs to be cleared out and removed.
So, the question you should ask is if there’s another cost-effective and efficient method for doing that?
Thinking About Outsourcing Your Construction Debris Removal Function
Construction waste disposal is a major function on almost every construction project. From relatively simple residential remodels to multi-million dollar commercial projects, they all produce large amounts of waste, debris, and trash.
And there are several reasons that this accumulation of waste and debris must be removed efficiently and cost-effectively.
While it differs with every location, there can also be legal requirements as well as common safety considerations when it comes to jobsite debris and waste removal. For example, some of the materials used, or discarded during demolition, are considered hazardous materials by various state and federal agencies.
And accumulated debris on a job site is potentially dangerous and represents a safety hazard.
Unfortunately, the work of clearing, loading, and hauling the debris collected on a job site is not high on the priority list for many contractors and subcontractors. It’s not that they underestimate the importance and necessity of the task, but it’s not “productive” work or their crew. In other words, the time and money spent disposing of construction debris doesn’t generate revenue for them.
And it is often difficult and dangerous work.
Hauling mounds of rubble or broken slabs of concrete, for example, can be challenging. Then there are instances when debris contains fiberglass or lead-based paints, for example. These substances, as well as many others, represent potential health risks for those tasked with disposing of them.
In addition, there are the costs required for dumping fees and fuel, along with the wear and tear, and added mileage on their vehicles.
The good news is that there are options for construction debris removal.
Why You Should Consider Hiring a Professional Team
On one hand, a common approach is to give the work to some local guy with a truck and then hope that it gets done right and doesn’t take too long. The problem is that this option can also involve potential liability issues when using some “guy with a truck“.
If something bad happens, that approach could end up costing you a great deal more in terms of both time and money. There are safety issues, potential for damage or theft, and other legal risks to take into consideration. Ultimately, “saving some money” could end up costing you far more than you anticipated.
This is why Junk King San Diego Downtown specializes in construction debris removal.
The better option is to outsource your construction waste removal and disposal to a reputable company like Junk King. By hiring professionals, you can rest assured that your construction waste will be handled safely, quickly, and properly.
And because much of construction waste can be recycled, like concrete, for example, you can be assured that your construction debris will be put to the best use possible.
Junk King can remove your construction waste and debris safely, efficiently, and in an eco-friendly manner so you don’t need to deal with the disposal of debris from your project. Whether you need our services several times during a large construction project or just once after a smaller job is complete, our hauling professionals can get construction debris out of your way so that you can get on with the job.
All of which is why the services of a professional construction debris removal firm like Junk King San Diego Downtown should be your outsourcing solution.
Sobering Reasons for Diligent Construction Debris Removal
Work can be a killer.
In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5,333 workers died on the job in 2019. That added up to, on average, more than 100 worker fatalities a week or about 15 deaths every day. And close to 20 percent of all worker fatalities in private industry in 2019 were in construction. These tragic deaths accounted for one in five worker deaths that year.
More often than not, many of these deaths could have been avoided or prevented.
For example, the following were listed as the top 10 most frequently cited standards violations by the Federal OSHA from October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020:
- Fall Protection, construction
- Hazard Communication Standard, general industry
- Respiratory Protection, general industry
- Scaffolding, general requirements, construction
- Ladders, construction
- Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout/tagout), general industry
- Powered Industrial Trucks, general industry
- Fall Protection–Training Requirements
- Eye and Face Protection
- Machinery and Machine Guarding, general requirements
It’s noteworthy that three of the ten items were specifically in the construction industry: Fall protection, scaffolding, and ladders.
This is significant since falls are the number one killer of construction workers on the job.
In fact, the leading causes of construction deaths has become commonly known as The “Fatal Four” (falls, struck by equipment, caught in between, and electrocutions) and account for over 60 percent of all construction-related deaths.
But falls on a job site account for 33 percent of all construction deaths. This means that eliminating falls in construction would save more than 300 lives every year. And one way to help prevent them is by ensuring that debris on construction sites is removed frequently and repeatedly to eliminate this tripping hazard.
Construction sites are often relatively “high risk” work environments already. Allowing for debris and waste materials to clutter a site or pile up and create trip-and-fall hazards is irresponsible at best. And it could end up becoming tragic unfortunately.
Which is one of the reasons Junk King San Diego Downtown specializes in construction debris removal. We are there to take the load off you – both literally and figuratively – so you can focus on doing what you do best: construction, not junk removal.
The Premier Source for Construction Debris Removal in Downtown San Diego
When it comes to cleaning up a construction site, you probably already know that getting rid of all the debris and waste materials is going to be a huge task. And it’s quite likely that there are heavy items that need to be hauled from the site. In addition, it’s important that your crew and your equipment remain safe and intact throughout the process.
That’s because the debris can often be potentially hazardous to remove, load, and dispose of. Yet, it is a critical task to make sure that your job site is as clean and free of debris as possible before the work can be completed. This is simply a safety issue in addition to being a dreaded “housekeeping” task.
No one wants to trip over piles of debris, waste, cut-offs, or broken materials.
Construction waste removal and disposal can be particularly challenging for a variety of reasons, but it is almost always both physically and financially draining on a construction crew. The work can be difficult, and the time taken from production work on a project is time lost. However, the drain can be minimized significantly by outsourcing this task.
And a professional construction debris removal service such as Junk King San Diego Downtown can be a great choice, especially when it comes to removing concrete and masonry rubble, as well as other large items.
Our professional and insured construction debris removal team will show up at your job site and we’ll call 15 to 30 minutes before we arrive. Once we’re there, we’ll provide you a free quote based on how much room we estimate that the material will take up in our truck.
All you need to do is show us your debris piles and we haul your construction waste materials into our junk removal trucks, with no hidden fees.
It’s as simple as 1, 2, 3. You can make an appointment by booking online above or by calling 1.888.888.JUNK (5865).
