Home Office Renovations In Hamilton, Ontario

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Home owners in Hamilton, Ontario are waking up from the long haul seemingly never ending drudgery that we call winter. Thankfully, we are also finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel with the pandemic, so in the words of one of our favorite television characters, “everything’s coming up Milhouse”

We have learned many things over the last year, and it has been hard on all of us. However, if there is one great take away from it all, is that we’ve figured out that many of us simply don’t need to commute into an office every day to get our work done. We can do it just as well, if not more so by working from home. We’re more relaxed because we didn’t have to fight our way into work every morning, we have more hours to get our jobs done, and we tend to spend less time chatting with co-workers about meaningless topics every day. This means we avoid Patty, the office gossip in the coffee room and can instead spend that time getting our jobs doen early so we can hit the park for a bike ride, or get some errands done.

Now that many people have been permanently assigned to working from home, one of this year’s biggest home renovations projects is going to be building a permanent home office. People have had enough of working in their kitchens and converted laundry rooms and want a dedicated home office workspace, and since we are now in the warmer months and the vaccines are rolling out, now is the perfect time to hire that crew and get it done.

Depending on the size of people’s homes, and their ambitions, home office renovations either mean renovating an existing room, or going all out and putting on an addition. Both of these options are a great way to stimulate the working brain, and add value to your home.

In either case (and everything in between) you are going to need to plan ahead, work out your budget and hire a roll-off disposal dumpster bin to haul away all of your used and unwanted material.

Regardless of the scope of your project, you can be assured that there is going to be a lot of material that has to be safely removed and taken to a recycling waste management station. It all has to be done according to local and municipal laws, and scheduled with prearranged drop off and pickup times so your project can move forward quickly and on budget.

You can choose from any of 4 bin sizes, but we suggest that you choose from our largest selections. Home renovations and additions create a massive amount of material, and many people tend to underestimate the sheer volume of material that has to be hauled away. Even a small project will create tons of flooring, drywall, electrical, plumbing, furniture and other waste, so it is always best to be prepared so this year your project gets done in a timely manner and you can settle into your brand new home office without Patty talking your ear off every morning.

Emergency Lists For Home Owners

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For many homeowners (and especially first time buyers) the fun part of moving in is making the place yours. It is all about the renovations, decorating, interior design, painting, landscaping and other “fun” projects that transform the previous owners house into your new castle.

These are great projects, and we have roll-off disposal dumpster bins that suit all of your needs for those jobs, but this is about something else. This is about the things you didn’t plan for and sooner or later are going to happen.

Owning a home in Southern Ontario means you have to be prepared for the unexpected. When you buy a home, that means you inherit all of the previous owners’ problems that they didn’t want to pay for, like plumbing, a new roof or electrical issues. It also means that you have to be prepared for our turbulent summer weather patterns, freezing cold winters and issues with our aging local infrastructure like the power grid or drainage and watermains.

These are issues that every single one of us can expect to experience as a homeowner, and you would be advised to be prepared for.

For example, you should always have extra batteries on hand, as well as some empty coolers, some ready made food, water, flashlights, cell phone power banks and solar panels or generator ready in case of a power outage. That way you can still have some power in your home, even during the winter months, a place to keep your food cold during the summer and you will be able to stay in contact with the world.

Additionally you should have some contact numbers on hand and in your cell phone in case of emergencies. For example, you will need the numbers of a on call doctor and veterinarian if you have pets, a plumber, an electrician, a roofing service, a general contractor, a snow plow operator, your kids school, poison control, a hospital, your insurance carrier and a roll-off disposal bin service.

Many people might question the last one, but trust us on this. Lets say one night your aging plumbing finally bursts and there is water everywhere. You call the plumber, the general contractor and they come over and immediately begin repairs.

All of that material from pipes, to drywall, flooring, soaked and ruined furniture and other debris needs to be removed from your home immediately. It follows that you can’t simply leave it on your lawn, so it has to be legally disposed of at a local waste management recycling depot. For that reason, your dumpster bin is just as important to the quick repairs and smooth operation of the emergency project, and so that your home can be restored to its previous state quickly, and without huge expense.

Renting A Bin In The Summer

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Summer in Southern Ontario is when we come alive, and ever since the pandemic hit us like a tidal wave our homes have increasingly become our refuge. However, global plague aside, we love summer because that is the time when we are able to get our hands dirty and really dig into those projects that we have been planning all winter long.

Homeowners in Southern Ontario love their properties, and we use them for everything in the summer from firing up the bbq, entertaining friends and family, hanging out on our patios or putting in a swimming pool. Summers are great, and we love spending them in our backyards.

Many of our customers are planning landscaping projects this summer, like they do every year. Summer is when the hammers start flying, and people are able to tear up the earth for fresh new landscaping, removing and renovating outdoor architecture, replacing their driveways, putting on a new patio or deck (in many cases removing an old one), digging a pool and the list goes on.

If this is your first time planning a landscaping project, then you probably have a to-do list. You will have contacted a few landscaping companies or specialist companies depending on your projects like driveways, patios, pools etc, received some quotes, pulled the permits and are gearing up for that exciting summer project that will breathe new life (and add value) to your home.

Since you are here on the Clean Er Up website and reading this article, then you have already had the foresight to plan ahead and think about what size of a dumpster bin you will need to remove all of that material. Here is our advice on what size dumpster to choose, and how we break it down:

It probably goes without saying that the size of the dumpster you will require is directly proportional to the amount, size and weight of the material to be removed combined with how many truckloads it will take to remove everything. For example, you know how much garbage fits into an average sized bag, and you know how much weight they can handle before you need to split the weight into two bags. The same is naturally true of a dumpster bin. For example if you are simply clearing old and tearing down an old shed, then you will probably be fine with our 4 yard or 10 yard bins. A shed is relatively small and light, but it is broken down into big pieces, so the bin size will depend on the size of the shed.

If you are preparing for a large scale project, like putting in a pool or removing an old patio and replacing it with a new one then you can simply skip ahead and order one of our larger 16 yard or 20 yard bins, and expect several truckloads to remove everything.

Projects of these scales create a massive amount of material. So much so that homeowners are always surprised at home much there is to be removed, so you don’t want to underestimate the amount of material we will be hauling away.

Fence Installation For Home Renovation Projects

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Here in Southern Ontario, our winters can be ferocious. The wind, the ice, the freezing temperatures all wreak havoc on the exterior of our homes. Over time our roofs need replacing, our driveways need to be dug up and replaced, our decks begin to fall apart and our fences eventually need an upgrade. Thankfully these projects only happen every 10-20 years, but when they occur, we have to bite the bullet and get to work.

Spring and summer are naturally the best times to begin these projects. Aside from the weather being far more conducive to working outside, we don’t have to contend with things like snow and ice removal or frozen ground. Also, it is far easier to talk a few friends into helping you during the spring and summer with the promise of a few cold pops and a BBQ when everything is done.

There are many reasons to replace an old, worn down fence, or upgrade from your current one. You may have a chain link fence and therefore almost no privacy. Plus you may have a neighbor who enjoys sunbathing in his Speedos during the summer, and nobody wants to see that when the in laws are visiting. Or ever really. If this is the case, then you will love your new privacy fence.

If your fence has seen better days, then you will want to make this your project this spring or summer. You can have a beautiful home and wonderfully landscaped garden, but if your fence looks like it has been used for target practice, then not only does it diminish the work you have done on your home, but it also drastically lowers your property value.

Thankfully putting in a new fence is a straightforward renovation project, and there are many great companies that will do it for you for a reasonable price. Most of them are busy during the spring and summer, so you will want to book one early. Additionally, replacing that old fence means you are going to need to rent a roll-off disposal bin to remove the old pieces and transport everything to a local recycling centre. Much like fence builders, dumpster bin companies are very busy during the warmer months, so you would be wise to order a bin online early, and prearrange a time for it to be dropped off and picked up. This will help your project go quickly and smoothly so all the unwanted material can be easily collected and removed so workers aren’t impeded by piles of debris.

Renting a roll-off disposal bin is a vital component to any home renovation or construction project, because it keeps your work site safe, clean and free of unwanted material. Everything is disposed of according to the law in a recycling centre and you can book pickups and deliveries at a time that is convenient so you have one less thing to think about and can put your energy into the project itself.

The Perfect Dumpsters For Parking Lots

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Let’s say you have started a new business and moved into the building. You hired an interior designer to make your new space both functional and welcoming to customers or clients, you have bought some great looking furniture and display pieces and your stock has arrived and is waiting to be sold neatly on your shelves. Everything is good to go and your livelihood is counting on doing brisk business. However, you have forgotten one small detail.

Your parking lot looks like Godzilla’s battleground and it needs to be replaced.

When you pull into any business, say for example a common strip mall so you can visit the convenience store, or laundromat, pizza place or local bakery, the first thing you see is the parking lot. If the parking lot spaces are too small, or there are potholes everywhere, the pavement is cracked and fading and it generally looks like it hasn’t been replaced since the 70’s, it is an immediate turn off. It tells you that the owner doesn’t care a great deal about the property, and if that is the case then what does that say about the donut shop that you are about to visit?

Putting a new parking lot in is a great way to invite customers and clients into your business, and contrary to many beliefs, it really isn’t a huge job. Most pavement companies can have it done fairly quickly and for a decent price that you can live with, and it is an investment that lasts for decades. For example, many parking lots were painted with spacing between cars that were smaller a few decades ago and don’t fit modern SUVs very well. They also become created, sun bleached and ravaged with potholes over time and when that happens, people who visit your business have a difficult time simply parking their vehicle and walking to your business. It looks bad and you should treat it like a leaky roof that needs fixing now, and not simply patched up for a later day.

When you replace that old busted up parking lot, you will need a roll-off disposal dumpster bin to haul away the chunks of pavement and concrete that have been dug up. You can choose from 4 sizes, but you will most certainly need the largest 20 yard bin and probably a few truckloads to remove everything. A 20 yard bin can handle 4 tons of material, and you will need it because you will be surprised at how much of it you will have when it is dug up. Your crew will also want it gone as quickly as possible, and returned so they can fill it again for another truckload with as little downtime as possible.

Putting a new parking lot in is a great way to welcome your visitors and dramatically improve the looks of your business. Depending on the size of your parking lot, it is generally a fairly quick project, and you will want to have it completed quickly, so make sure you have your dumpster bin schedule planned in advance so it can happen as seamlessly as possible.

Why Bin Rentals Are Better Than Junk Removal

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The warm weather has finally arrived in Southern Ontario, which means homeowners and businesses who have been chomping at the bit all winter long are finally able to get outside and tackle their home renovation, construction project or clean out in the more hospitable weather.

People have been planning their projects all winter long, and due to the recent global events, they are more than ready to clean er up and get it done.

One of the most important facets to any project is waste removal. It has to be done safely and according to local and municipal bylaws, so just about everyone understands the need for some kind of refuse removal service. While researching the topic, many people discover that there are two types of services for them to choose from. Junk removal services, and roll-off disposal dumpster bin service like our own. Naturally both have their benefits, and here are the basic differences to help you choose which is best for you and your next project.

Junk Removal:

A junk removal service is traditionally a service where a team will come to your home or business and remove anything you want to be rid of. They arrive at your location, clean up anything you want to have removed and then haul it away. This is a great service if you aren’t picky about what is being removed, or are unable to do it yourself.

For example, if you have a basement full of stuff and you simply want it all gone, without checking through boxes or doing any kind of inventory and don’t want to or can’t do it yourself, then a junk removal service is a good option. They do charge more than a roll-off disposal bin service, but they do offer a level of convenience and hands-off approach.

Disposal Bin Service:

Conversely, if you are planning a home renovation, construction project, landscaping work or large scale clean out, then having a roll-off disposal dumpster bin delivered to your home is probably the best option. Your project will take days or even weeks to complete so when you order a roll-off disposal bin, it can be placed anywhere on a flat surface on your property, and then you or crew will fill it as the project progresses. Then when it is full it can be hauled away to a waste disposal recycling station and promptly returned for the next load. You can also choose from a number of sizes to suit your project and it is drastically cheaper than a junk removal service.

Whatever your next project may be, make sure to choose your waste removal service wisely, and according to your budget. People frequently overlook the importance of a waste removal service, so if you have any questions you should always be sure to get in touch first and ask any questions you may have. Clean Er Up Bin Rentals is the perfect company to help you with all of your “bin rentals near me” search queries.

The Winner: Bin Rentals

The Best Truck For Dumpster Rentals

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Hooklift trucks have been called the Swiss Army knives of the road. While that may be true, and high praise indeed, it does offer the question regarding “yes, but does it do everything good?”

That’s a fair question because with any tool or mechanism that offers users the ability to use for more than one specific function the question becomes does this tool or mechanism trade quality for versatility. For example, an all wheel drive crossover is a good vehicle for city and highway driving, and it will get you down a dirt road in the winter safely. However, it isn’t a sport tuned rally car that will corner at high speeds, nor is it a Jeep that will take you deep into a forest trail during a blizzard. It is a decent all-rounder that is perfect for getting to work and soccer practice with the kiddos.

A hooklift truck does the opposite, and earns its title as a Swiss Army knife. They can handle many different jobs and do them well because it was designed from the ground up as a working vehicle that can be deployed as a versatile machine that is perfectly capable for a variety of jobs and industries.

A hooklift truck is able to accomplish all of its goals because it is a heavy-duty truck chassis that has been fitted with a hydraulic hooklift hoist. The hydraulic hoist system allows contractors and other businesses to roll on and roll off different truck bodies or containers. Once the container is loaded onto the truck, a locking mechanism in the hooklift system attaches the truck body or container securely in place for transportation to the next job site.

The flexibility that a hooklift system provides is especially attractive to many municipalities. Their work truck can now offer them the ability to do many different jobs all in one week like hauling waste to a recycling depot, removing a large tank from a property, tree trimming and even electrical work.

Here are a few reasons why you should invest in a hooklift truck:

1) Versatility. A hooklift truck can haul many types of truck bodies or containers. This can significantly cut costs for contractors, municipalities and others by reducing fleet sizes.
2) They Are Great In Tight Spaces. Hook lift systems provide the ability to engage a container or body up to 30 degrees off-center when picking up. This allows the truck to maneuver and operate better in tight spaces.
3) Great For Operator Safety. A hook lift driver can complete a pick-up or drop-off safely from inside the cab of the truck. In contrast, the driver of a cable roll off truck must get out of the cab and physically latch the roll off cable to the container or body.
4) Save Money On Driver Costs. Different vehicles means you need different drivers who are trained and certified to operate the vehicles. With a hook lift truck, one truck can replace many specialty vehicles and require only one driver to operate it.

 

If your business or municipality has been thinking about investing in one or more hooklift trucks as a way of streamlining your fleet and operating expenses, without having to cut back on your services or even expand them, then this is the buyers guide you have been looking for.

 

Hooklift trucks offer their owners a wide range of reasons to invest in one. They are incredibly versatile, and can easily manage many different jobs that previously required specialized vehicles that are operated by drivers who are trained and certified specifically for that type of truck. They are great in small spaces, they offer their owners the ability to provide a range of services to their clients that their competitors can’t and they simply a great value for the dollar. When you buy a hooklift truck you purchase a truck chassis, outfit it with a hydraulic hooklift, and then purchase as many truck bodies as you need. It is as simple as that.

 

You can buy a waste disposal dumpster for hauling waste to a recycling depot, or excavation work, or you can outfit it with a tanker, use it as an electrical repair vehicle, haul box containers or mobile offices for job sites. Really, the choices are almost limitless and you can use the same vehicle every day of the week for vastly different applications.

 

Now that you are sold, and ready to order one of your own, here are a few things on your shopping list you will want to consider before you place your order:

 

  • What hook height will you need? You can choose from 36”, 54” and 62” hooklift heights and even dual-height hooks. They range in price, so do your research before ordering.
  • If this is your first truck, you probably don’t want a dual height hook. The reason being is that you will be purchasing your equipment to match the hook height, and not the other way around. Therefore it is an unnecessary expense when you are getting started.
  • Which size do you need? Well, that’s a bit like the story of the three bears and the porridge. You will most likely find that a 36” is too small and restrictive at first, and the 62” is too big for most applications. Therefore, it is best to start with a 54” hook for its versatility, and you can always upsize to a 62” if your requirements change.

 

 

The Isuzu NRR is by far the best dumpster rental truck on the market, it allows you to get into tight spaces where bigger trucks can’t get in to, quick around corners, great steering and so many more amazing features. Check out Clean Er Up Bin Rentals in action on our home page or visit our YouTube Channel to see how this monster truck works.

Bin Rentals For Drywall

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Home renovations in Southern Ontario are a spring and summer project for many obvious reasons, the least of which being you don’t want to live in a home that is a job site during the winter. Doors and windows constantly open, tools and hammers all day, dust and debris inside, plus workers coming and going when it is freezing outside. It is much easier on your construction crew and your own sanity to plan your renovation projects during the winter, and then when the weather warms up, you can carry them out easily and much more efficiently.

Homeowners have been reinventing their contemporary home by renovating their living space and turning their old living space into open concept designs. This is a great way to modernize an older home and drastically increase your property value.

Opening up your home to an open concept design means you are going to need to plan your waste management needs ahead of time. Rental disposal bin companies are at their busiest during the spring and summer, and you will most certainly need one. You are going to be removing a ton of drywall, wall framing, wiring, flooring, fixtures and debris and all of it adds up quickly.

All of this material has to be collected centrally in a dumpster bin that is placed somewhere for workers to easily access. This means that your works site runs smoothly, and will therefore be completed quickly and on budget. It also means a safer workspace and since your renovation is taking place while you are still living in your home, you want it to be as clean and safe as possible with as little disruption to your daily life as possible.

Drywall and framing alone will create a massive amount of waste material that needs to be removed and disposed of safely. When drywall and framing is broken down, it will still take up a lot of space in your bin, so you will want to order a large one. You can plan ahead by choosing one online and scheduling your order so that it can be dropped off and picked up at a prearranged time that is convenient for you and your work crews. Then, once it is full, the material can be removed and hauled away to a recycling depot and returned quickly so your crew can continue to work with as little down time as possible. Again, all of this planning ahead means a smooth project that is completed on time, which means it will finish on budget, and keep your home renovation from becoming an unorganized, stressful event.

Disposal Bin For Gardening

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Many homeowners in Southern Ontario have begun growing their own food. This is a great idea, and wonderful hobby because it not only reduces your monthly grocery bill, and allows us to enjoy organically grown food that we control, but it is also a great way to get outside, enjoy the spring and summer months and simply enjoy a fun hobby. You will have fun reading about growing tips online, meeting new people in forums dedicated to growing your own food and starting your garden and you can share your advice with others. Truly, it is a fun community and a great project to begin this year.

Creating a garden means that you will want to do your research, plan ahead and prepare yourself because even though it is a lot of fun, it is also a big job, even for a smaller garden. You will need to excavate a couple of feet of soil, which means you will probably encounter sentiment and rock, plus you will more than likely need to create a drainage solution and if you are creating an above ground garden you will also need to build the enclosure.

All of this means you will have a large amount of material that needs to be removed, and all of it will have to be disposed of at a waste management facility.

When you are planning your project, you would be advised to order a roll-off disposal bin online in advance, so you can choose a time on your start date for it to be delivered at a time that works best for you. Then it can be placed on any accessible hard surface near your garden so you can easily access it when you start digging.

When you order your dumpster bin online, you can choose from a number of different sizes to suit your needs and budget. Digging up sod and a couple of feet of soil creates a huge amount of material, rocks, stones and debris that needs to be removed, so you would be advised not to underestimate the scope of your project. Even a small garden creates a lot of waste to be removed so use your best judgement, and also feel free to get in contact and ask for a suggestion.

Once your project is completed, and everything is planted, all you have to do is wait for nature to do its thing, and pretty soon your garden will flourish with fresh organic food that you can enjoy all summer, and preserve as much as possible for the winter months. We recommend renting a 4 Yard Disposal Bin from Clean Er Up Bin Rentals for gardening purposes.

What Can Go Inside Of A Disposal Bin Rental?

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With spring around the corner in Southern Ontario, and summer right behind it, construction companies and homeowners are gearing up for their next home renovation, landscaping project, large scale decluttering and construction job. All of these projects mean that you will require a roll-off dumpster bin, and you can order one of our 4 bin sizes online. When you place your order we will schedule delivery and pickup times that are convenient for your schedule, and place your dumpster bin on your property on a hard flat surface that is easily accessible for your crew.

If this is your first project and you have never used a disposal bin rental service before, you probably have a few questions. Questions are great, and we love helping our clients. One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is what items are allowed in a roll-off dumpster bin, and what can’t be placed in our bins.

Here is what you can place in our disposal bins:

• Wood – fencing, decking, firewood, old lumber.
• Construction materials – debris, drywall, tiling, wallboard, Sheetrock.
• Garden debris – branches, tree and hedge clippings, sod, dirt.
• Furniture – couches/sofas, desks, file cabinets, tables, dressers, sofa beds, mattresses.
• Appliances – fridges, freezers, stoves, dishwashers, washers and dryers.
• Basement, garage, shed and attic junk – boxes, books, old tools, tires.
• Electronics – computers, monitors, copy machines, printers.
• Garbage – cardboard, rubbish, paper.
• Concrete – from broken pathways or flooring.
• Roofing items – cedar and asphalt shingles.
• Renovation junk – walls, doors, windows, plywood, drywall, floor boards, plasterboard and frames, etc.
• Old tires – there is an added disposal charge for tires.

There are numerous items that cannot be disposed of because of safety hazards, environmental threats and local restrictions.

Items that cannot be placed in our bins:

• Combustible or flammable liquids
• Propane tanks
• Paint
• Paint thinner
• Solvents
• Items explicitly listed as hazardous

The items that cannot be placed in our bins can be taken to your local hazardous material depot. Most cities and towns have one or several of them, so a quick internet search will help you find one closest to your home.

We always remove your unwanted debris and material as safely as possible, and according to the law, so if you have any further questions regarding what is allowed in our bins, we invite you to contact us with any questions and a member of our team will be happy to answer you as soon as possible.