When it comes to construction, it doesn’t take long for a job site to get messy. Any project that involves heavy equipment, dirt, and debris is going to require a significant clean-up effort. Controlling waste and keeping your construction area clean and under control are important for safety and essential for avoiding costly mistakes and delays.
Making time for waste management can be challenging on a tight project timeline. This is why it’s crucial to have the right tools in place from the start. Outdoor services, like onsite dumpsters, porta potty rentals, and hauling services, can help support construction site cleanup. Contractors and developers across Volusia County partner with CFB Outdoors to make construction clean-up a breeze.
Why Clean Job Sites Matter
A clean worksite is a safer worksite. Working around debris or waste can lead to injury, equipment damage, or even violate regulations. Maintaining a clean worksite also helps to keep workers focused and improves your reputation with clients. Some more specific reasons why construction site cleanup should be a top priority include:
- Decreased chances of accidents from tripping hazards
- Faster execution due to less time spent navigating around waste
- Easier site access for construction vehicles
- Decreased chance of a failed inspection or regulatory issue
Keeping construction sites clean and efficient is key for your success, and having the right tools and partners to help is essential. Next, we’ll review some of the most important ways to maintain a clean area.
Start With A Dumpster
A dumpster is the cornerstone of a clean construction site. We highly recommend having one delivered and conveniently placed before the project begins. Job site dumpsters offer a centralized place to toss scrap materials, old fixtures, demo debris, and general garbage. They help keep waste off the ground and out of the way. Once a dumpster is full, your outdoor services company will haul it away and dispose of the trash.
- Choosing The Right Dumpster Size
Dumpsters come in 10-yard, 20-yard, and 30-yard sizes. Most contractors choose 20-yard or 30-yard cans for their construction projects. A 20-yard dumpster is optimal for roof replacements, drywall removal, or a landscaping overhaul. If you’re doing a full demolition or commercial job, a 30-yard dumpster might be more appropriate. - Determine The Best Placement
A dumpster can add a lot of convenience, but it needs to be properly placed. Make sure it’s somewhere where workers can easily access it without having to walk a far distance. It should be near the center of activity, but also out of the way of deliveries and foot traffic. Also, make sure to account for at least 5 feet of space around the dumpster for safe loading and pick-up. - Swap-Out Your Dumpster As Needed
CFB Outdoors offers month-long dumpster rentals, but if your project spans several months, we can easily swap out your dumpster as needed. We also offer regular haul-offs, replacements, and flexible scheduling to help prevent your dumpster from overflowing.
Portable Toilets Are A Necessity
Restrooms are a non-negotiable on the job site. Clean, reliable restroom access keeps workers comfortable and productive, and it’s also required by OSHA. The last thing you want is your workers wasting time looking for a restroom or walking far distances. Portable restroom rentals are an easy way to stay in compliance and keep workers productive and comfortable. CFB Outdoors delivers portable toilets for construction projects across Volusia and Seminole Counties, and we can share some tips to keep in mind when renting units.
- Decide On The Right Number
We usually recommend one construction porta potty rental for every 25 workers, but you might want to increase based on shift length or job duration. If it’s a long project, adding an extra unit or two can help keep things clean and limit servicing frequency. - Make Sure They’re Conveniently Placed
No one wants to spend time searching for a restroom. Make sure your portable toilets are conveniently placed near the job site to eliminate long walks and wasted time. - Consider Servicing Frequency
If you’re renting your portable toilets for a long project, they’ll likely need to be serviced regularly. The more use the toilets receive, the more often they’ll need to be serviced.
Hauling Services for Debris Removal
Some jobs produce waste that doesn’t fit in a dumpster or require specialized hauling. Broken concrete, chunks of asphalt, and large piles of dirt, sand, or gravel all require a more hands-on approach to manage. Additionally, it can be difficult to estimate how much debris will be generated by a project.
CFB Outdoors provides hauling for asphalt and dirt, so you don’t have to manage these materials with a dumpster. When a job produces a large amount of loose materials, it’s important to have them removed as quickly as possible to avoid job site backups and keep work areas accessible. CFB Outdoors is able to quickly and efficiently remove these materials or deliver them.
Additional Tips For Maintaining A Clean Job Site
Having the right tools and services in place can help automate construction site cleanup, but it’s only one piece. Here are some additional tips to help you keep things clean, safe, and efficient:
- Plan Ahead – Renting a dumpster before your project begins and trying to estimate how much waste you’ll generate are good steps to take in the project planning process. The more you plan ahead, the easier it will be to manage waste.
- Assign Responsibility – Know who is on point for daily cleaning and waste disposal. When no one is responsible for waste management, it can quickly become a problem.
- Maintain A Schedule – Create a servicing schedule for dumpster delivery, swap-outs, porta-potty servicing, and hauling delivery and pick-ups can help keep everything organized and on track.
- Find an Outdoor Services Company You Can Trust – Partnering with a good contractor is the best way to keep your construction site clean and your project running smoothly. Outsourcing construction site cleanup jobs to a third party like CFB Outdoors allows you to focus your time on what you do best.
Call CFB Outdoors To Support Your Construction Site Clean-up
Construction site cleanup is about keeping projects moving and people safe. If you need services to help you along the way, CFB Outdoors is a trusted Volusia County partner that acts as an extension of your crew. We offer dumpster rentals, porta potty rentals, hauling services, and more. We work fast, show up on time, and will help you keep your site clean so you can focus on building. For regular contractor cleanup services and construction debris removal DeLand contractors trust the most, contact CFB Outdoors today.