How to do a Shed Replacement Cleanout Yourself in Phoenix, Arizona

If you are in the greater Phoenix area and are planning to remove and old shed and replace it with a new one, you will need to consider all the aspects that are involved.  One thing you don’t have to consider is where to rent a roll off dumpster. Dumpstermaxx will save you hauling your old shed, and the unwanted contents to the Seventh Avenue Landfill.  We will deliver a rental dumpster right to your driveway and pick it up when you are done with your project. Now let’s take a closer look at taking down that old shed and transferring its contents to a new one.

Should it Stay, or Should it Go?

Living in Phoenix you need to carefully inspect the shed before removing any items, there are insects like scorpions and wasps that can be lurking under or above you not to mention arachnids like the brown recluse, tarantula, and black widow.  If the shed to be removed has gaps or cracks wide enough to allow insects to come and go you may want to use a bug bomb or spray it with a powerful bug killer before removing the contents. Once you have determined it is safe to begin removing items, sort them by items you want to keep and items you want to throw out. Inspect the items to be thrown out to ensure no essential documents or valuable items are disposed of in the dumpster. You don’t want to throw out a birth certificate or bonds that you didn’t know you had. Once all unwanted items have been thrown in your roll off dumpster it is time to start taking apart the shed.

Adventures in Disassembly.

Taking apart your old shed can be a headache to say the least. You can make it easier by making sure you have the right tools for the job. Are the screws holding it together Phillips or flat head? Make sure your screw driver is the correct type. Are the joints bolted together? Make sure you have a ratchet set and pliers. A crowbar can be useful in separating panels that refuse to move. The right tools can make all the difference. There is one more thing to consider before you start taking apart your old shed, make sure that the power to any electrical outlets is off and shut off any valves running to plumbing.  Now you are ready to start taking apart you shed.

One Way or Another…

You may be worried about fitting everything from the old shed, including the shed itself, into your dumpster.  Chances are it will all fit with no alteration of materials required, but in cases where there is an abundance of things to be thrown into the dumpster, you can break them down by disassembling them, or cutting them with a saw.  If your shed was on a foundation, and you don’t plan on keeping it for the new shed, break it up with a sledge hammer and throw the debris into the dumpster. Remember that anything considered hazardous waste requires special disposal. Contact the Phoenix Public Works Department to determine if you indeed have hazardous waste.

In With the New

Make sure to follow the instructions when assembling your new shed. If you find you are not able to assemble it, a handyman can be hired to do the job for you.  Organize all screws, bolts and any other parts that are in abundance to keep them separate and eliminate mistakes. Throw all boxes, plastic wrap, and any other packing materials into your dumpster when complete.

Call Dumpstermaxx or fill out our online contact form for a free consultation. Our staff has years of experience with assessing dumpster needs and the knowledge to advise you on what size roll of dumpster you need. Contact us today; we want to help you get rid of that old shed so you can put up the new one!

This blog is originally posted here: https://dumpstermaxx.wordpress.com/2018/12/01/how-to-do-a-shed-replacement-cleanout-yourself-in-phoenix-arizona/

Three Reasons to Declutter Your Omaha Home.

People who live in Omaha appreciate the wide open Nebraska plains the city is situated on; even the city itself is laid out on clean lines, which are also reflected in its architecture. It makes sense that people living in such an uncluttered area would consciously or subconsciously be bothered by clutter in their own homes.  If you are one of those people in Omaha struggling with a home stuffed with clutter, Dumpstermaxx can help.  We can deliver a roll off dumpster right to your driveway and pick it up when you are done. No need to haul junk to the landfill on your own. We are the top Omaha company for all your dumpster needs.  With that in mind, let’s take a look at how you can benefit from decluttering your home.

Clutter Will No Longer Overwhelm You.

 

Perhaps the best reasons to declutter are psychological ones. Clutter has an impact on someone when they look at it. The various items strewn about the house and stuffed in closets present an ever-present issue that they have to deal with. You may have experienced the feeling yourself, lying awake at night lying in bed as you think about the piles of clutter in your garage, attic, and home.  For some of you it may be more daunting than a simple spring cleaning.  You may not have seen one of the walls in your bedroom for years. Remodeling the house may have occurred to you so you have more space to deal with all the clutter. Removing clutter will open up your home, let light in through windows that were previously blocked and improve your mood. Your sleep patterns will return to normal when you aren’t staring at clutter in your room every night.  Your stress levels will drop because you won’t have a looming cleanup problem in your home anymore. You will be able to move about freely and feel like your life has opened up. So don’t keep those old boxes filled with things you “might” need, toss them into your dumpster along with beat up furniture and junk that has no purpose.

Things are Easier to Find.

 

Another way decluttering reduces stress is that it allows you to find things faster. No longer will you be late for work because your car keys had fallen into an object that was cluttering your home.  Organizing your closets, garage, and attic will go a long way in improving your quality of life. When you have to hunt for something you need longer than a minute, it naturally brings about a rise in stress levels.  When you have disposed of unneeded things in your roll off dumpster, and have cataloged everything else, it will make everything easier to locate. Of course your productivity will be increased when you are able to find things and concentrate on whatever project you are undertaking.

You Won’t be Embarrassed by Your Home.

 

Relatives may have wanted to celebrate Thanksgiving in your home for years, but you turned them down because you know that your living room resembles a thrift shop.  An uncluttered home with room for family members to stand is something of which you can be proud.  If your family and friends were familiar with the mess your home was, they will be impressed by your clean and clutter free home.

Take the first steps today in reclaiming your life.  Call Dumpstermaxx or fill out our online contact form. We can advise you on what size dumpster you need and schedule a prompt delivery so you can start your home clean out right away.  It’s time to say goodbye to stress inducing clutter!

This blog is originally posted here: https://dumpstermaxx.wordpress.com/2018/11/12/three-reasons-to-declutter-your-omaha-home/

Why You Need to do a basement Cleanout in Baltimore, Maryland.

If you have been in your Baltimore home for a decade or more, chances are that your basement has accumulated quite a few things. Perhaps you inherited the house from a relative and there is a lifetime of things jammed into the basement. Baltimore has an abundance of Victorian homes that have rather large basements, with things that have been accumulating for over a hundred years.  The problem with accumulated goods is that it could be hiding something in your basement, good or bad. That is why it is vital that a basement cleanout should be done.  Dumpstermaxx can help in your clean out efforts. We can deliver a rental dumpster right to your driveway so you won’t have to make repeated trips to your nearby local landfill.  Here are some reasons why a basement cleanout is important.

Clutter Can Hide Cracks

The old furniture, boxes, appliances, and assorted junk can hide serious problems in your basement.  Older homes may have structural damage that could damage the foundation, over time cracks caused in floods or extreme temperature changes can spread. This can lead to moisture in your basement, which can wreak havoc. When the basement becomes an incubator for mold and mildew it can spread to the rest of your home.  If in fact you have these cracks they will have to be repaired. Depending on the severity of the cracks you may be able to patch them yourself, or if they are too severe, you will have to hire a professional to take care of them.

A Rat’s Dream Home

A mound of clothes in the corner of the basement, an old supply cabinet that has not been opened in years, and other junk compiled in your basement is an ideal place for rodents to make a nest. Piles of anything near rotted wood or broken bricks in your basement make a convenient place to make a nest. There will of course be the telltale droppings if you have rats or mice in your basement.  A drop ceiling is an excellent place for rats to make a home and be sheltered from poison and predators. If you find you have rats in your drop ceiling it is best to remove it and dispose of it in your roll off dumpster you rented from Dumpstermaxx.  All clutter needs to be disposed of; clothes being used as a nest by rats or mice are probably too far gone to be salvaged and should be disposed of in the dumpster.  You will need to thoroughly clean the basement and patch any holes that rats and mice were using as an entryway.

You Never Know What You Will Find

Basements could hold things you have forgotten about or didn’t know were there at all. If you purchased a Victorian or Edwardian era home you may have antiques hidden behind old boxes and appliances.  Some homes from those eras have been purchased by new homeowners who found old iron safes and steamer trunks, with valuable contents inside.  Boxes may have old comic books or baseball cards that have become valuable over time. Even items that you may not consider to be collectible may be, such as old TVs from the 1950s, or radios from the 1930s and 1940s. You will never know what is in your basement until you clean all the unwanted clutter out.

Contact Dumpstermaxx today, call or fill out our online contact form for a free evaluation.  Our staff is happy to assist you and they have the experience and knowhow to recommend the right size dumpster for your basement cleanout.  So don’t wait a clean basement that you can use as another room, a gym, or as a workshop awaits you.

This blog is originally posted here: https://dumpstermaxx.wordpress.com/2018/10/29/why-you-need-to-do-a-basement-cleanout-in-baltimore-maryland/

Do it Yourself Home Restoration Cleanout in Baltimore, Maryland.

Baltimore is full of old Victorian and colonial homes, and you may be eyeing one yourself that needs to be restored; but you worry the job will be too big. You are afraid that the biggest problem will be getting rid of unwanted junk and trash that have accumulated inside the house for decades.  You may be wary of making multiple trips back and forth to the dump and you wonder allowed “where is the landfill near me?” That is one aspect of a cleanout that you don’t have to be concerned about. Dumpstermaxx can rent a roll off dumpster in the size you need to complete the job, and then our trash hauling service will take it away when you are done.  We can help with all your waste management needs.

There are several things to consider when undertaking a home restoration cleanout, this is going to be different than a spring cleaning and the key will be attention to detail. One thing it is vital to distinguish is the difference between trash and fragments of the original home. With that in mind it is vital to keep pieces of tile, marble and stone that belong to the interior (or possibly exterior) of the home.  Try and sort fragments out by type and place them in a box marked for its contents. Later on- you, or a contractor you have hired, will have to assemble the pieces like a jigsaw puzzle to restore something like a mantle over a fireplace or a tile bathroom floor. In some cases you will have pieces missing, those can be replaced with materials of a similar type and color.  Be sure to look in old jars, cans, and containers before you throw them out, some of the missing pieces you need to restore something may be inside.

There may be hideous furniture from the 1970s in the home and you may be eager to get rid of those eyesores, and ugly furniture from subsequent decades, but you need to find out their value. What may be a monstrosity to you may be a work of art to someone else. Check eBay or with a local collectibles dealer before disposing of anything. Once you have determined that the furniture has no value, then you can place them in your rental dumpster with glee. Make sure that when throwing out unwanted items and junk you are not throwing out something essential to the inner workings of the house. Old keys to windows may not resemble a key in the traditional sense. Pipes, valves and knobs all may be part of the house that you may need. Of course if you have a boiler or furnace in the basement, chances are you will want to dispose of it and forego your restoration efforts in order to provide a more modern method of heating.  Keep in mind that these wieldy objects will most likely have to be disassembled to be removed and thrown out. Wear mask and goggles when removing the boiler or furnace; substances like asbestos and lead could become airborne.

Wood is tricky when it comes to a restoration. Termites may have done damage over time, or just plain old rot may have done its evil work on your two-hundred year old balustrade.  Try and save as much of it as you can before disposing of the bad parts in your dumpster. Taking photos to give to a contractor who specializes in restoration can help to accurately re-create the staircase and restore its former glory.

If the home you have purchased is historically protected, make sure to follow guidelines for a restoration that is compliance.

Call Dumpstermaxx today or fill out our online contact form, we can help you with all your restoration bulk trash needs. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are ready to assist you.

This blog is originally posted here: https://dumpstermaxx.wordpress.com/2018/10/20/do-it-yourself-home-restoration-cleanout-in-baltimore-maryland/

The Importance of a Fall Cleanout in Denver

With the arrival of autumn comes time to prepare for winter in Denver. People who have lived in the greater Denver area for some time know that September is the last month with no snow, which is why it is imperative to perform a fall cleanout and yard clean up before October. Dumpster Maxx can aid you in your fall home cleanout.  Whatever your waste container needs may be we can deliver a roll off dumpster or dumpster bag in the sizes you need right to your driveway. With a fall cleanout you will need a sufficient trash bin for your junk removal and bulk trash needs. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can assist with all your dumpster rental needs. There are crucial tasks to consider with your fall cleanout, let’s review them.

Your garage is the first place that you should cleanout. You will want to be able to pull your car inside in the dead of winter, and if you decide to make more space in your house during those frigid months, the garage is a good place for temporary storage. Old rags that could combust should be first to be removed. Many house fires have been caused by old oil soaked rags in a corner combusting. Next, stacks of newspapers and magazines should be disposed of in your rental dumpster. Check old boxes for important documents, family photographs, and keepsakes. Consolidate everything you want to keep to one or two boxes and dispose of the rest for our trash hauling service. Next get rid of any unwanted exercise equipment and bicycles to give the garage more space. Another consideration is to toss your old hot water heater into the dumpster and install a tankless water heater. Not only does a tankless water heater give you instant hot water while using less energy, it gives you more space. Remember any household projects that need to be done in freezing temps will most likely be done in the garage.

Next on the list, but no less important is winterizing your roof, this includes making repairs prior to the first snowfall. You will want to remove and replace any damaged shingles on the roof. It is best to have an experienced roofer or handyman inspect the roof and perform repairs. In Colorado, the weight of snow and ice on a roof can sometimes cause it to warp or crack, installing an attic ventilation system will regulate temperatures on the roof and greatly reduce the amount of snow and ice that will accumulate. If you plan on removing snow yourself during the winter make sure to install anchors on your roof. These anchors are the same type that mountain climbers use to secure their ropes, in this way you will also be ensuring you don’t slip and fall off of your roof.

The next thing on your checklist should be the yard. You can remove items from inside your home after the first snowfall, but attending to your lawn, shrubs, and trees can’t wait. You need to do a front yard cleanout and a back yard cleanout right away. Cut back large limbs from your home that could break and fall under the weight of ice. Next remove and dispose of all junk, debris, and branches from your lawn. Rake and bag all leaves that have fallen and place them in the dumpster or dumpster bag. Next mow grass to a height of two inches, this will ensure its survival until the spring.  Make sure that your sprinkler system is drained and off.  Make sure you have installed frost proof spigots and turn them off for the winter.  Keep your thermostats above fifty-five degrees to guard against your indoor pipes bursting.

Finally, clean out any unwanted furniture, or unwanted items to create space in your home. You will be indoors most of the winter and additional space will fight claustrophobia and cabin fever.

If you live in the greater Denver area, don’t haul trash to your local landfill, call or fill out our online contact form today. Dumpster Maxx can help you be ready for winter.

This blog is originally posted here: https://dumpstermaxx.wordpress.com/2018/10/09/the-importance-of-a-fall-cleanout-in-denver/

Warehouse Clean Out in Phoenix, Arizona

Your company was able to procure a foreclosed warehouse in Phoenix at an auction and you are ready to make use of it, but before you can you have to inspect. Once you find out what is on the inside you will need to determine how many types and sizes of waste containers you will need. Whether it is a roll off dumpster or dumpster bag, Dumpstermaxx can supply all of your dumpster rental needs. We can bring as many dumpsters or dumpster bags as are needed right to your warehouse. This is not a spring cleaning, it is much more involved. The good news is you don’t have to haul your bulk trash to a landfill near you, Dumpstermaxx’s trash hauling service will remove it for you.

Now, its time to begin your large warehouse cleanout.  What you dispose of from inside should be prioritized, let’s look at some ideas for cleaning out your warehouse.

The warehouse you acquired could have been used for storing anything from machine parts to chemicals. Before you start your warehouse cleanout it is vital you know what was stored inside and if anything hazardous was left behind. Chemicals and bio hazards should be removed by environmental specialist and the area where they were stored extensively cleaned. Once you are have removed any bio or chemical hazards, you should remove anything that is stacked and could fall over. Tires, rotten wood, rusted metal containers, stacks of yellowed paper, or any type of potential hazard that could topple over should be disposed of in your rental dumpster. Similarly, any old shelving that is warping and still holds wooden crates or other heavy items should be treated with care. Heavy items should be removed from shelving first and of those, unwanted items should be disposed of in your dumpster. Next carefully disassemble the warped shelving. If it extends to the ceiling of the warehouse make sure that a safety harness is used when raising someone on a forklift to take it apart. If a ladder is used, make sure it is not bent or damaged in any way.  Next all unwanted items, trash and debris should be gathered and thrown in your rental trash receptacles.

Pay particular attention to the warehouse floor for any hazards. Broken glass, old nails, splinted wood shavings or anything sharp should be swept up and double bagged before being thrown away. Check flooring for any slip hazards such as an oily area or algae that has grown as a result of a leaky roof. Areas with slip hazards should be pressure washed to thoroughly clean them. OSHA recommends polishing concrete flooring which makes it stronger and easier to clean up chemical spills.

 Next throw away any additional inventory left behind that cannot be salvaged. You may want to cut up useless inventory to help fit it into your roll off dumpster, but Dumpstermaxx can always provide additional dumpsters if needed. Be sure to check the market value for any scrap before you dispose of it, in a warehouse there may be enough to recoup part of its acquisition cost. You may be able to salvage old furniture with a thorough cleaning, but is it worth the time and effort? New furniture for the warehouse may be a better solution when the cost employee labor is factored into the restoration process.

Once you have finished your warehouse cleanout, you will have a facility that will allow for unimpeded work flow and general efficiency.

If you are in the greater Phoenix area, and are looking at dumpster rental costs, you can’t beat Dumpstermaxx’s rates. From small dumpsters to large dumpsters we will provide you with a price that won’t break your budget. Call or fill out Dumpstermaxx’s free online contact form, we will promptly contact you and support your warehouse cleanout needs.

This blog is originally posted here: https://dumpstermaxx.wordpress.com/2018/10/03/warehouse-clean-out-in-phoenix-arizona/

Flood Damage Clean Out in Omaha, Nebraska.

If you live within one of Omaha’s flood zones chances are you will have to eventually deal with a flood, if you have not already. It’s a disheartening experience to see your home sitting in chest high water, not knowing what condition it will be in when you return. You may have placed some objects in the top of a closet or upstairs, but it is likely there will be a large amount of furniture and goods that are unsalvageable. There is hope though, with a quick reaction and hard work your home can be saved. Here are some things that you can do yourself to improve the situation in your home after it has been flooded.

 

First contact us at Dumpstermaxx, you will need a roll off dumpster to dispose of furniture and other items that could not be saved. After you have inspected your home and have an idea of how much waste your flood clean out will produce. This is going to be much harder than a spring clean out, it is likely you are going to have an entire home clean out as well as a yard clean out. We can tell you how many rental dumpsters you will need to finish the job. Waiting on waste services can mean weeks or months of debris in front of your house providing a home for wildlife and posing a threat to children. Don’t wait for anyone else, get the trash and debris out of your yard as soon as possible.

The first thing you will need to do when you return home after a flood is to start the drying process. You will need to open windows and doors to get air flowing to aid evaporation. If you have power, use floor fans and dehumidifiers to speed up the drying process. Carpet and upholstered furniture will be a complete loss and should removed immediately, they will be a continued source of moisture and will develop mold and mildew. Damp objects left in the home after a flood make it harder to dry walls out and will increase the likelihood mold will develop in the walls.  A wet and dry vacuum will help you to remove all the water standing in your home. If wallpaper was submerged, it should be removed from the walls and thrown out, wallpaper can act like a seal and keep moisture inside the walls.

Your yard may be filled with debris from the flood, some of which may be your neighbor’s possessions. When possible, save photo albums, awards, and keepsakes and make an effort to return them to their owners. Make sure to wear heavy boots and gloves when removing debris from the yard. You may come across wood or shingles with nails still in them. Gather up all loose debris such as the aforementioned wood and shingles along with trash, tree limbs and vegetation, or any other items which may have come to a rest in your yard. Once you have removed all debris from your yard it will allow you to inspect your home for damage. Make repairs when you are able, for more complicated repairs a professional should be engaged.

It takes long hours and backbreaking work to save your home from further damage after a flood, but it can be done. We can help you by providing additional dumpsters if you decide to remodel, or if Demolition of the home is the only choice. Contact Dumpstermaxx for rates and availability on our dumpsters and waste receptacles. Let us help in your waste disposal efforts after a flood.

This blog is originally posted here: https://dumpstermaxx.wordpress.com/2018/09/22/flood-damage-clean-out-in-omaha-nebraska/

Storage Unit Clean Out in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Storage units can be deceptively large, and can, over time, become packed so full that nothing else can fit into them. You may have your own storage unit, it may be one that you inherited from a relative, or your business may have several storage units. Whatever the reason you have a storage unit, cleaning it out can be a complicated process. If you live in the greater Oklahoma City area, Dumpstermaxx can help you through this process. We will partner with you to make your storage unit clean out successful.

First you need to find out what the dimensions of your storage unit (or units) are. We can then make a determination of how many and what size roll off dumpsters you will need. Once you have found out how much waste your storage unit clean out will produce, we can drop your rental dumpster right at your location. There is likely to be more waste than you expect when cleaning out your storage unit. There will be nearly as much trash as a home clean out or spring clean out, perhaps more if there are multiple storage units involved. Be sure to proceed carefully when you begin to clean out the units. Stacks of papers or other items can topple over on someone while they are cleaning out the unit. To prevent an accident anything that is a possible hazard should be removed first, while using an abundance of caution. Once you are sure you have removed anything that could potentially cause an accident, then you need to decide what has value and what does not. If there are records for a business being stored in the unit, decide if the papers have been scanned or not. Scanned items do not need to be retained, nor do papers that are decades old unless mandated by law. If it you inherited a relative’s storage unit, go through boxes to see if anything in them has value. Books, jewelry, paintings, old clocks, sculptures all may have value, if you are unsure, have an expert come to the storage locker to appraise the worth of the items. If nothing has value, you must decide if they have value to you or not, don’t dispose of a heirloom that you may regret at a later date. Any unwanted items should be disposed of in your dumpster. Some of the items that you are disposing of may be quite heavy, be sure to wear support devices and use proper lifting techniques when carrying weighty objects. Smaller items should be removed first in order to clear a path for the more substantial things that need to be thrown out. When possible, two or more people should be involved in moving heavy objects.  When disposing of furniture like bedroom dressers, or things from an office like a file cabinet, check all drawers to ensure nothing valuable is left inside and inadvertently thrown out.  Be sure to be diligent when inspecting home and office furniture, someone may have taped an important document to the bottom back, or sides of the items. Some desks have hidden compartments where something could be concealed, carefully inspect them before disposal.

It can take days or weeks to completely clean out your storage locker, patience is key when performing a storage unit clean out to prevent injury or loss of valuable items. Contact Dumpstermaxx for rates and availability on our dumpsters and waste receptacles. Let us help in cleaning out your overfilled storage unit.

This blog is originally posted here: https://dumpstermaxx.wordpress.com/2018/09/15/storage-unit-clean-out-in-oklahoma-city-oklahoma/

Renovation Clean Out in Denver, Colorado.

Denver is well known for its historic properties. The thin air and low humidity allow buildings and homes to last longer than in more humid climates. If you have purchased one of those historic properties, or have one you are planning to sell, there are some things you should be mindful about.

When renovating your property, it is going to require waste containers, contact us at Dumpster Maxx and we can advise you on what size of roll off dumpster you may need and how many. Both construction and a demolition can produce masses of debris, so you need to plan accordingly. Once that determination has been made we will deliver your rental dumpsters right to the renovation location. This may be a home clean out along with a back yard clean up, or it may be a warehouse clean out three times the size of any spring clean out you have ever done. Some of the historic homes and business in the area have accumulated well over a century’s worth of junk and trash, making it a challenge to remove it all.  It may be an intimidating job to remove it all yourself, but a little planning can make all the difference.

A top to bottom inspection of your historic property must be made in order to move forward. Make sure to wear protective clothing, safety goggles and where construction is going on, hard hats. In any renovation you need to know what has value and what does not.  Scrap metal laying around like copper or stainless steel can be sold to be recycled and make a tidy profit. It is especially important to remember if the local utility is installing new phone lines, don’t let them walk away with the old copper ones.  Rusted metal and tin have no value and should be disposed. You also need to know in a renovation what can be saved and what cannot. It may be your desire to keep as much of the original structure as possible in your historic home or building, but it is not always possible. A mahogany staircase and balustrade may show little signs of wear, even if they were made in the Victorian era, but termite damage is not always obvious. Have old wood structures inspected for termite damage. In some cases, it may be possible to save old staircases and ornate support columns, but if the damage is too expensive they must be removed and thrown out. When you know where you structure is sound and where it is not, it is time to look at its contents.

Perishables, old furniture too damaged to salvage, and unwanted junk should be removed from the home to allow further inspection. Be careful not to throw out anything that might be considered collectable or antique furniture that might fetch a hefty profit at auction. Comic Books, baseball cards, paintings, and first edition books should be put aside to be assessed.  Broken fixtures, should be thrown in the dumpster, it is unlikely they are the original fixtures in homes and business over one-hundred years old.  Obsolete fixtures like gas sconces may be considered collectable or may even be used in some of the historic gas light districts around the country.  Old carpet should be rolled up and thrown away, it is a possible source of mold and dust mites.  Old toilets should be thrown out and replaced, keep in mind that if the home was built before 1900 it is unlikely it originally had any indoor toilets like we have today.

After you have cleared all the debris, junk, and damaged items you, or a contractor, can get a good look at your historical building and determine the extent of renovation needed.

Call or Email Dumpstermaxx today and let us help you with your renovation disposal needs.

This blog is originally posted here: https://dumpstermaxx.wordpress.com/2018/09/08/renovation-clean-out-in-denver-colorado/

Vacant Lot Clean Ups in Phoenix, Arizona.

That property you have on the edge of Phoenix has not been sold and now the code enforcement is receiving complaints about it. You have fenced it in with a high chain link fence, but somehow tumbleweeds have made their way inside and are piling up. Along with the tumbleweeds are high grass and an assortment of litter accumulated when passing cars decide your lot looked like a suitable trash can.  Debris from the old motel that was demolished there still needs to be removed and you think there may be a homeless camp in the historic building you plan to remodel on the other side of your property. You have received quotes from cleaning crews and they are just too expensive. What can you do about cleaning up that vacant lot? Dumpstermaxx can help you.  Here are ideas for a vacant lot clean out.

First you need to tour your vacant lot. Make sure to wear thick long pants and work boots when you examine the lot. Broken glass, rusty nails, and even angry rattlesnakes may be on your property, so it is best to use an abundance of caution. After you have determined how much waste you have to get rid of, contact us at Dumpstermaxx for all your dumpster rental needs.  We will deliver as many roll off dumpsters as you need to complete your vacant lot clean up.

After receiving the dumpsters, you need to design a plan of attack. Cleaning up a large vacant lot near a busy roadway is different than a yard clean up, and that old historic building is not going to be a simple spring clean out or a home clean out. There needs to be careful thought before proceeding. In addition to thick long pants and work boots, you will need safety goggles, thick work gloves, and depending on the condition of the historic building, a hard hat.

The fist thing that needs to be removed are the tumbleweeds or any large pieces of trash that may have blown into the lot.  They are hiding other trash and debris beneath them. Remember to step carefully when removing the tumbleweeds one the things they may hide are boards with nails in them and shards of broken glass.

Once you have removed tumbleweeds and trash, you need to remove all litter from the grounds. This may reveal many unexpected items that need to be disposed of, from old tires to furniture. Vacant lots are often popular dumping grounds, and having the property fenced in won’t preclude dumping from occurring. A vacant lot with no fence will require frequent dumping clean outs.  Once you have removed all visible items you may want to take the additional step of using a metal detector to find any screws or nails that might be just below the surface which can be stepped on, or become projectiles when the property is mowed.

Once you have cleared the lot of litter, attend to landscaping if there is any, and mow grass to prevent it from becoming overgrown. This will give you a path to both the demolished motel on your property and the historic building that needs to be inspected.

Debris from the motel demolition should be disposed of, again being careful of old screws and nails. Some things like long metal poles and copper wire can possibly be sold for scrap, so separate those accordingly. Once you have made your way to the historic building you will want to proceed with cation in case there are holes in the floorboard or loose fixtures. Remove any unwanted items and you will have it ready for renovation.

This blog is originally posted here: https://dumpstermaxx.wordpress.com/2018/09/03/vacant-lot-clean-ups-in-phoenix-arizona/

Rental Property Clean Out in Denver, Colorado.

Maybe you have a home to rent out for the summer right on the edge of Denver with a great view of the Rockies. You may have rented it to families with kids or to retirees who head south at the end of August. You have never had a bad tenant and they keep to themselves so you usually just winterize the property before locking it up until the spring. But this time, when you get the keys back from your tenant, you find a disaster. They have left behind unwanted old clothes, stacks of garbage, and they have done damage to furniture and appliances. They have caused so much destruction that you are going to have to remodel the house, and it will require a major home clean out. Next you go to inspect the outside of the home and find more trash and unwanted junk left behind by the tenants in the yard. Not only will your rental property require what amounts to a spring clean out, there will have to be a yard clean up as well. You gave the tenant their deposit back before you inspected the house and you want to kick yourself as they speed away along I-70. You have never faced a nightmare tenant before, and you don’t know what to do about it. Don’t worry, Dumpstermaxx is here to help. Here are some ways you can clean up after your tenant and get your rental property back in shape.

The first thing you need to do is inspect the property and see how much of what was left behind is being thrown away, and how much waste is going to be produced by the rental clean out and construction. Once you have determined how much waste is going to be produced, call us at Dumpstermaxx and we will advise you on your waste container needs and then we will deliver as many roll off dumpsters as you need right to your location.

As with any major project, a rental property clean out requires a plan and organization. Make sure to wear thick gloves, safety goggles, and an allergy or breathing mask before you start. The first thing you should remove from your rental property is obvious, any garbage that could become a bio-hazard should be removed.  Be prepared to find anything from human waste, to pet waste, to a dead pet itself. One only has to search the internet for “nightmare tenants” and see what kind of awful things renters leave behind. Make sure to check inside cabinets, closets, and refrigerators. Once you have removed the garbage from the home, its time to really examine the damage that was done. Chairs and couches may have stains and cigarette burns that make them beyond repair. Carpets may have to be removed if a carpet cleaning service cannot remove a giant purple Kool-Aide stain, or the numerous pet urine stains that dot the carpet like a constellation.  Paneling on walls may need to be removed, or demolition of existing drywall and its replacement may be required. Make sure to thoroughly clean and disinfect the house before shuttering it for the winter.

The next step is to deal with the front and back yard around the house. Make sure that the gloves you are wearing are thick enough not to be punctured by any unseen sharp objects in taller grass. Check for broken bottles, old toys, rusty nails, and in some cases: syringes. The next step is to remove any unwanted lawn furniture left by the tenant, or your damaged lawn furniture. With the winter only a few months away, grass should be cut, leaves and clippings bagged and thrown in the dumpster, and tree branches pruned.

Once you have gone through the cleanup process you will have a house ready for rental in the spring, and a learning experience you can apply to your next tenants. Contact Dumpstermaxx for rates and availability on all our dumpsters and waste receptacles.

This blog is originally posted here: https://dumpstermaxx.wordpress.com/2018/08/23/rental-property-clean-out-in-denver-colorado/

Office Clean Out in Phoenix, Arizona.

So, you purchased an entire office building for a song at an auction, congratulations. It has thirty offices, two kitchens, two conference rooms and eight restrooms. The company that had previously owned the building became too saddled with debt and declared bankruptcy, then dissolved. You are now the proud owner of everything they left behind, junk and all. You are faced with a massive clean out job before you can move your company into the building. The question you find yourself asking is: How do I proceed? Don’t worry, an office clean out is not as impossible a task as it would seem. It’s easier than a demolition clean up, but harder than home clean out or a spring cleaning. The key to a successful office clean out is to plan and prepare.

Once you have received the keys to your newly purchased office building, you need to asses how many items you plan on keeping, and how much you will dispose. Your first step after touring the building and assessing the situation, is to call us at DumpsterMaxx. We can provide you with as many roll off dumpsters as you need. We provide dumpster rentals to companies just like yours every day. We can advise you on disposal of everything from a spring clean out of the office to a yard clean up of your surrounding property. Once we have delivered your dumpsters, its time to put your clean out plan in to action.

The fist thing that should be considered in an office clean out is what has value and what dose not. Obvious things like: computers, phone systems, and cabling should be salvaged. If you don’t use the computers or phone system that were inside the office building you purchased, they are useful to other companies that may purchase them for parts or to use outright. Electronics to damaged or too obsolete should be disposed of in accordance with local environmental regulations. In most cases things like old phones and adding machines can go directly into the dumpster, computers and cell phones may require special handling before disposal, make sure to consult the local controlling environmental authority before proceeding.

Old worn out or damaged desks should be disassembled before disposal so they will take up less space in the dumpster, and the risk of injury is lower when carrying parts of a desk rather than the whole. Office chairs should be disassembled in a similar manner as the desks for the same reasons.  Beat up old file cabinets can be especially heavy. Make sure to dispose of the contents inside the cabinets fist, trying to move them with 100lbs of paper inside is a dangerous proposition. If possible, the cabinets should also be disassembled before attempting move them. You may find hundreds of personal items left behind by former employees of the buildings previous owners. When possible, make an effort to get pictures or items made by children to their rightful owners. It may take a little time and expense to find the owners of the personal items, but your company would receive the kind of P.R. that cannot be purchased. If there is landscaping around your building, check for items thrown behind bushes and hidden in tall grass. Employees who know they may not receive a paycheck from their employers tend to take less pride in their workplace and will dispose of waste in convenient places.

Phase two of your office clean out should be to remove all items from walls and hanging from ceilings to inspect the building. Old faded pictures or dead plants obviously do not need to be re-hung after they are removed, but can be disposed of in your dumpsters. Carefully examine walls and ceiling panels for signs or water damage. If there are significant leaks the roof may need to be repaired and the walls remodeled.  Additional dumpsters and waste receptacles may be required for a major renovation of the office building.

 Although it appears a daunting task, your office clean out will go smoothly with a little planning. Contact Dumpstermaxx for rates and availability on our dumpsters and waste receptacles. We are ready to assist you!

This blog is originally posted here: https://dumpstermaxx.wordpress.com/2018/08/09/office-clean-out-in-phoenix-arizona/