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 tall 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 cleanout 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 first thing that should 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 you should carefully step 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 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 caution in case there are holes in the floorboard or lose fixtures. Remove any unwanted items, and you will have it ready for renovation.
If you are ready to do a vacant lot clean out or a dumping clean up, contact Dumpstermaxx today for all your dumpster and waste container needs.