If you’re breaking ground on new construction, planting a new flower bed, or digging a hole for one reason or another, you may end up with excess dirt on your property. Most people don’t have much use for excess dirt and don’t know the best way to get rid of it. Dirt can be disposed of in nearby landfills and certain landscaping supply stores, but transporting a large quantity of dirt is the problem. You can’t exactly set mounds of dirt out on the curb for garbage pick-up, so what exactly do you do?
Getting rid of excess dirt is actually easier than you think, and you have several options. Here are some common methods of dirt removal:
Give It Away
While you may not think your excess dirt has much value, there are probably many local contractors who would want it for another project. There is a chance you can give it away or you might even be able to sell it. Post an ad online or turn to social media to promote your dirt and see if there is any interest. There are even websites and apps that help connect homeowners with contractors in need of dirt.
Before giving away your dirt or attempting to sell it, you should ensure it’s not contaminated with wood and paint preservatives. A professional can evaluate the quality of your dirt or soil to ensure it is ok to sell or dump it in a landfill. If your dirt is contaminated, you might need to ship it to a soil treatment center.
Save It For A Future Use
Dirt can actually come in handy for a wide range of reasons, so it doesn’t hurt to have some on hand for future uses. Invest in a soil storage bin or two (make sure they’re waterproof) and fill them up with your excess dirt. A DIY fire pit, a raised garden bed, or new groundwork for a play area are all ways to reuse your soil.
Rent A Dumpster
Another option for eliminating excess dirt is renting a dumpster. This is especially helpful if you expect to accumulate a large amount of dirt over an extended period of time and don’t want it sitting on your property. Dumpster rentals are usually recommended for long-term construction projects.
Dumpster rents are affordable and easy. All you need to do is choose a dumpster rental company, estimate the amount of dirt you’ll need to remove, and choose a dumpster size (most companies offer 10, 20, and 30-yard cans). Then simply schedule your drop-off and pick-up dates and tell your outdoor services company where to unload the dumpster.
During your project, you can simply dispose of your excess dirt in the dumpster and your rental company will pick it up and haul it away once you’re finished.
Contact A Company That Specializes In Hauling Dirt
If you have a smaller pile of dirt and you need to eliminate it quickly, hauling dirt away from your property is also an option. You just need to find an outdoor services company that offers hauling services and schedule your pick-up. The company will arrive on the requested date, evaluate the quantity of the dirt, and provide a quote. If you agree, the service workers will lift the dirt into the back of a dump truck and haul it to the closest landfill or offer it to a contractor who needs it.
Hauling dirt has many advantages. For one, it’s the quickest and easiest way to eliminate dirt from your property. Plus, all the heavy lifting is done for you. Just make the call, schedule the pick-up, and the problem is solved on your schedule. Most hauling services use trucks with a 2-ton weight limit, so if you have more than 4,000 pounds of dirt, multiple trips might be required.
How CFB Outdoors Can Help You Eliminate Excess Dirt
As Central Florida’s leading outdoor services company, we’re pros when it comes to hauling dirt and dumpster rentals. We own all of our own vehicles and equipment, which means we can eliminate excess dirt on your schedule. We make the process easy, and we’re known for our awesome customer service. If you have excess dirt around Volusia County, Florida, give us a call today.