Guides for clearing construction debris
Practical guides for the debris that comes out of a remodel or repair in north San Diego County and the Temecula Valley: how to sort it, when to test it, what it weighs, and where each material is allowed to go. Every rule links to the agency or source behind it.
Clean concrete or mixed load? How to sort broken concrete before it's hauled
What keeps a concrete load clean, why rebar and dirt matter, and how to estimate the weight of a pile before you book a haul.
Old drywall and asbestos: when to test joint compound and ceiling texture before tear-out
What EPA says can contain asbestos in walls and ceilings, how San Diego and Riverside air rules treat homes, and a before-the-first-cut checklist.
Roof tear-off debris: estimating the load by roofing square, layers and shingle type
Per-square weights for three-tab, laminate and premium shingles, a worked table for common roof sizes, and what happens to tear-off in California.
Treated or clean? Sorting old deck, fence and framing lumber under California's treated wood rules
California's treated wood waste rules in plain terms, the local landfills authorized to take it, and a sorting table for decks, fences and framing.
Pulling up old flooring? Which layers to test and how to sort carpet, tile, vinyl and wood for haul-away
A layer-by-layer table for older floors, when to sample before removal, and a sorting plan for carpet, tile, vinyl, laminate and wood.
Got a pile? Get it priced.
Tell us what the material is, roughly how much there is, and where it sits. A few photos sent by text usually get you a price range on the first call.
- What it is: concrete, drywall, shingles, lumber, flooring or a mix
- How much: a pickup load, a few loads, a room's worth
- Where it sits: driveway, backyard, inside, upstairs
- Gate codes, steep driveways or tight streets we should know about
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- Saturday9 AM–4 PM
- SundayClosed