 Dumpster Hauling vs. Burning Construction DebrisConstruction and demolition debris is made up of brick, stone, mortar, asphalt, lumber, wallboard, glass, roofing, metal, piping, fixtures and electrical wiring. Dumpster renting is a safer alternative to burning construction debris.
By: Andrea Sanborn of Dumpsters R Us 
30yard-rolloff It is illegal to burn debris from homes and other buildings as they may contain a number of hazardous materials including plastics and other petroleum-based products and chemically treated woods and fibers. When burned, these materials emit toxic fumes that can pose great health hazards. The burning of waste can lead to toxic emissions like dioxins, volatile organic compounds and hydrogen chloride. People near the burn site could potentially experience eye and skin irritation, breathing problems, and even central nervous system issues like dizziness and headaches. Burning construction debris is a serious health risk. Burning construction and demolition materials sends pollutants into the air that can affect our health and environment. These pollutants will contaminate our lakes, streams, soil and feed crops when they enter our food chain by embedding in animal fat and dairy products. If you are burning any materials outdoors without air pollution controls, you are affecting the health and well being of a large population. Smoke from treated wood and trash contains tiny particles that insert deep inside the lung tissue. These tiny particles can cause severe health issues later in a person’s life. Children are the most at risk. The building materials that create toxic smoke is created by the following building materials: · Plastics · PVC siding, flooring, piping · Foam insulation · Plastic Wraps · Green, CCA pressure treated wood · Glues in particleboard · Petroleum products · Asphalt shingles · Asbestos containing materials, like old pipe insulation or really old shingles · Solvents Therefore, when disposing of building materials that create toxic smoke. Remember, 30 yard Dumpsters R Us dumpster rental and hauling is the safest alternative when disposing of construction debris. Roll-off open-top dumpsters are typically rented for construction and demolition debris or junk removal or yard waste jobs that are too big for the weekly garbage pick-up. Roll-off dumpsters are rectangular containers size being determined by volume in cubic yard. Most common roll-off dumpster sizes are 30 yard, 20 yard, 15 yard and 10 yard containers. They are rented by volume and weight. For example, Dumpsters R Us rents dumpsters with the dimensions: 6’H, x 8’W, x 22’L which includes a five ton limit and two weeks of usage. Always be aware of a dumpster rental companies that do not notify you of weight limits and charges. http://www.youtube.com/ # # # Dumpsters R Us provides reliable dumpster rental in Eastern Massachusetts & Southern New Hampshire. Residential & Commercial Junk Removal Roll Off Dumpster Rentals for home improvement, clean-outs, commercial construction, or for local contractors. Dumpster Rental service area includes Massachusetts Essex County Photo: https://www.prlog.org/ End
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