Efficient Waste Disposal: Trees, Soil, and Construction Waste - Organization and Cost of Services

When preparing an area for construction, there is a lot of waste: discarded trees, piles of soil, brick and stone fragments. If this waste is burned or left in an inappropriate place, you may be fined. Therefore, it is necessary to transport and properly dispose of garbage - this is done by specialized companies.

In this article we will tell you about the methods of organizing the removal of various types of waste: wood materials, soil and construction waste.

Organization of removal of trees, branches and logs

How to calculate the volume of waste. First of all, it is important to measure the trees:

• If you have a single tree, measure its length and trunk diameter.
• If you have several trees that differ in size, measure each tree separately.
• If you have several trees that are roughly the same size, measure three of them and calculate the average diameter and length. You can use the following formula for this: the sum of the lengths or diameters ⁄ 3.

The volume can then be calculated using the following formula: π × Radius × Length × Number of trees.

In addition, the volume of branches, limbs, roots and stumps must be taken into account:

• The volume of branches and twigs is 7% of the trunk volume.
• The volume of stumps and roots is 23% of the trunk volume.

To determine the volume of small trees and shrubs, you can use an approximation table based on federal unit rates.

How to prepare wood for removal. Trunks and branches with a diameter greater than 25 cm should be cut into pieces about 50 cm high. These pieces can be placed in containers and taken to a landfill where they will be chopped into chips. If you are unable to saw the trees, workers can perform this work before removal for an additional fee.

Small trunks and branches with a diameter of less than 25 cm can be shredded on site. This requires a special shredder, which can be rented from a waste removal company.

Place the sawed or uprooted trunks, branches and stumps in one place. The site should be level and spacious so that it can be accessed by large equipment: a dump truck and, if necessary, a shredder and excavator.

It is important to note that calculating the volume of waste is an important step for the efficient organization of the wood recycling process. By knowing the exact volume, it is possible to plan the resources needed, such as transportation and equipment, as well as to determine the possibilities and methods of recycling.

New research on wood waste utilization is leading to innovative methods and technologies. For example, recent research has shown that wood waste can be used to produce biofuels. This opens up new perspectives in renewable energy and helps to reduce negative environmental impacts.

However, in addition to energy use, wood waste can also be utilized in other sectors. For example, they can be turned into organic fertilizer, which can improve soil quality and crop yields.

It is important to note that proper treatment of wood waste helps to reduce the negative impact on the environment. By disposing of waste in accordance with legislation and applying advanced recycling methods, we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prevent pollution of soil and water resources.

Cost drivers

• Volume and removal of waste. The initial cost of removing trees, branches and stumps from the plot is 24 Georgian GEL per cubic meter. However, it is more common to pay for a whole container, which can be 8, 20 or 27 m3. The cost of the smallest container starts from 190 Georgian lari. For a more reliable order, it is recommended to provide a reserve: it is not always possible to load the container completely. For example, to remove 20 m3 of logs from the site you will need at least 27 m3 container. You will receive detailed information from a consultant when placing an order.
• Additional services. Sawing costs from 10 Georgian GEL per tree, chipping - from 48 Georgian GEL per hour of shredder operation, and loading - from 127 Georgian GEL per container.
• Location of the site and distance to the nearest landfill. If the site is outside the city and the landfill is far away, the cost of services increases.

Soil and clay

Calculating the volume of waste is an important task. For a trench with straight vertical walls, the formula for the volume of a parallelepiped is: Length × Width × Height. Thus, if we have a trench that is 4 meters long, 2 meters wide and 3 meters deep, its volume will be 24 cubic meters.

However, if the trench tapers downwards or is sloping, the most convenient way is to use a construction calculator. You need to select the appropriate shape of the trench or excavation in the calculator and enter the relevant data, such as the width of the top and bottom parts, as well as the length and height.

If you plan to haul the soil away, you need to prepare a driveway to the place where it will be stored so that the excavator and dump truck can access it.

Cost drivers

• Volume of waste and prices for its removal. The cost of removing clay and soil from the site varies and starts at 150 ₽ per cubic meter, but payment is usually made for a full container with a volume of 8, 20 or 27 m3. Provided the soil is dry, the box can only be filled to 40-50%. For wet or loose soil, this figure is even lower. Consequently, a maximum of 4 m3 of soil can be loaded into an 8 m3 container.
• The purity of the waste and its impact on the cost. If the ground is contaminated with stone fragments, cement chips or chemicals, the cost of removal increases and ranges from 200 ₽. Especially high price will be for the removal of soil containing petroleum products, and it starts from 900 ₽.
• Additional services and self-loading options. If you have movers or an excavator, you can fill the containers yourself and it will be free of charge. However, to remove the soil from the site with a loader, you will have to pay an additional fee of about 100 ₽ per cubic meter.
• The location of your plot and the remoteness of the nearest landfill. The cost of removal depends on the location of your site and the distance to the central parts of the city. The farther away your site is, the higher the cost of removal.

Construction waste removal

How to properly prepare the debris before it is removed? It is important to consider that construction waste includes brick fragments, cement chips, plaster, packaging, stones and other waste that occurs during the demolition or construction of buildings. To avoid problems, you need to know certain rules and guidelines.

First, you should not store construction debris on your property, as this can be considered an illegal dumping site. Violation of this rule can result in fines ranging from 32 to 64 Georgian Lari for individuals.

The most convenient way to store construction waste is to use polypropylene bags that can hold up to 60 kilograms of garbage. It is especially important that the packaging states that the bags are high strength to avoid problems with torn bags due to sharp debris.

If you need to determine the volume of waste in cubic meters, you can use the following formula: number of bags multiplied by the volume of one bag divided by 1000. This will allow you to determine how much container volume you will need for removal.

For example, if you have 50 bags, each with a volume of 60 liters, the total volume of garbage will be 3 cubic meters. Thus, you will need the smallest container, which is 8 cubic meters.

Cost drivers

• Getting rid of garbage is a complex and multifaceted process that requires special attention. The approximate price for such works starts from 220 GEL and depends on the volume of the container. The cost increases as the volume increases, as large volumes require powerful and large equipment.
• If necessary, we also provide garbage loading services. The cost of this service starts from 95 Georgian lari for each container. We are ready to provide professional loading and safe transportation of garbage to make the process easier for you.
• One of the factors affecting the cost of the service is the location of the site and the distance to the nearest landfill. The further away the site is from a landfill, the higher the cost of transporting and disposing of the debris will be. We take all these factors into account when calculating the cost and try to offer you the most optimal solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ How can I organize the removal of garbage from my dacha?

⭐ You can organize garbage removal by contacting local waste management services or hiring a specialized company.

❓How do I properly store garbage on my dacha plot?

⭐ Store garbage in plastic or metal containers with tight-fitting lids to avoid odors and prevent pests from entering.

❓ What kind of garbage can be taken to specialized collection points?

⭐ Specialized collection points usually accept separately collected garbage, including plastic, glass, paper, metal, and organic waste.

❓ What can I do if I can't take my own garbage?

⭐ You can hire a specialized trash removal company to pick up waste from your property and take it to a landfill or recycling facility.

❓Can I work with my neighbors to share trash removal?

⭐ Yes, that's a great idea! You can organize a joint initiative with your neighbors for more efficient and cost-effective trash removal.