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 biohazards 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. Empty containers, 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 clean them thoroughly. 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 of 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 workflow and overall 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.