Waste Management

Waste management is an industry which revolves around the collection, storage, and disposal of waste, ranging from ordinary household waste to the waste generated at nuclear power plants. Developing effective waste management strategies is critical for nations all over the world, as many forms of waste can develop into a major problem when they are not handled properly. Numerous firms provide waste management services of a variety of types, and several governments also regulate the waste management industry for safety and efficacy.

Humans generate a great deal of waste as a byproduct of their existence, and they always have, as evidence at dumping pits located in or around archaeological sites can attest. Every task, from preparing a meal to manufacturing a car, is accompanied with the production of waste material, which cannot be used for other things and needs to be disposed of effectively. If not contained and handled appropriately, waste can balloon into a huge problem, as for example when garbage ends up in the open ocean where it can make animals and birds sick.

On the generation end, waste management agencies have placed an increasing focus on reducing waste and recycling so that there is less waste to cope with. This can be done on an industrial level by developing more efficient processes, reducing packaging, and so forth, and individual consumers can also make a commitment to try and generate less waste. A big part of this movement has focused around recycling, in which goods which are still usable are reclaimed so that they can be reused or re-purposed.

Transportation of waste is a major issue, as appropriate disposal sites may be remote. Frequently, subscription pickup services are available, with people paying a flat fee to have their waste picked up and disposed of, and people can also subscribe to specialty services, like medical waste pickup services, or confidential paper shredding and disposal services.

Once collected, waste has to be dealt with. Historically, the approach to a great deal of waste has been burial in landfills. This option has become increasingly problematic due to issues like limited space, pollution, and concerns that usable materials may be buried in landfills. Waste has also been incinerated, in some cases being used to generate electric power, and some other creative approaches to waste management have included simply dumping it without any attempt at containment or disposal, as seen in some developing nations, along with sinking it in the ocean or shooting it out into space. These approaches are especially troubling because they set up waste management problems for future generations, rather than effectively dealing with waste immediately so that it cannot become a bigger problem.

At J Bass and Son we stand by our commitment to the environment and we strive to do our part to make waste management a more common part of everyday life. We work hard to recycle materials collected for disposal at our demolition job sites and turn those materials back into usable items. We live by the words Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

The cost of demolition can vary, depending on the specifics of what is being demolished. The best way to get an accurate demolition estimate or house demolition cost is to contact a local demolition company and request estimates.

Factors That Affect Demolition Prices and the Cost of House Demolition

• Are there environmental issues?
• Any asbestos located in the structure? EPA requires proper asbestos abatement before demolition can occur. This may add $2 - $3 per square foot in demolition costs.
• What are you intending to do with the debris? Landfill and hauling fees are a significant cost that must be added to the overall demolition price. Hauling and landfill fees vary widely by location.
• Is there anything salvageable that might have value and offset the building demolition costs? A local demolition expert can help you understand if any of your house's materials have salvage value.
• Can any portion of the foundation remain or will you require everything to be removed? Concrete demolition and removal costs add to the overall price of the project.
• What is the home made of? Cinder block, red brick, wood, or a combination? What is the roofing material?
• How many stories is the home? Multiple level homes increase demolition cost.
• Is site restoration part of the project? Do you need any additional work such as excavating or site clearing?

Call Local Demolition Companies for a Building Demolition Cost Estimate

The cost of demolition for your home, garage, commercial building, factory or other building can be nearly impossible to estimate without the help of a expert. Demolition estimates are generally free. If you're serious about tearing down a house, garage, or other structure, it makes sense to get an estimate from a professional demolition contractors.

From project planning, site preparation and demolition work through waste removal, environmental safeguards and site restoration, many local demolition contractors offer all the services you need, from start to finish. This expertise can help you make smart decisions, keeping demolition costs down.

J Bass and Son Inc, demolition experts ready to come and review your demolition project. Call today!

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Sample Demolition Estimate Formila:

To develop a competitive demolition estimate, remember the following formula: Cost Estimate = (V x ROP x COP) DC - SC.

In this formula: DC = Direct Cost; SC = Salvage Credit; V = Volume of Material to be Demolished and Removed from the Project; COP = Cost of Production.

A demolition estimator's primary responsibility is to determine the following five critical items as accurately as possible:

* The Volume of material to be demolished and removed off site.

* The Rate of Production based on an organization's past experience with similar projects.

* Cost of Production based on current labor, equipment and disposal cost.

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The US generates over 100 million tons of construction waste every year. That accounts for roughly 40 percent of the country's solid waste. Green demolition or deconstruction is the dismantling or demolition of a building so that as many of its elements as possible can be recycled or reused rather than going to waste and damaging the earth's fragile environment.

Green demolition is now mandatory in some cities. Developers will only get their permit deposits refunded if they prove that at least 50 percent or more of their construction waste was reused or recycled. Some states have waste facilities that will accept construction waste in bulk for a higher fee while others require the materials to be separated before they can be processed.

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

Recycling is not cheap, which is why it's the last of the "three Rs" - reduce, reuse and recycle. Reducing requires advanced planning because it involves paying attention to the dimensions of the materials you'll need so you can get by without throwing out too much excess. This can be a time consuming process, but well worth the effort when it comes to reducing the amount of waste generated. This is especially true with cardboard, drywall and wood, the three most used construction materials. Reusing might be the most important of the three. Reusing has spawned a whole new market for used vintage materials, and these materials command a high price for their old world aesthetics.

All of the following materials can be reused in later projects if deconstructed properly:

• Wood floors and beams
• Windows and doors
• Fixtures and appliances
• Tiles and carpeting
• Aluminum siding
• Roofing materials
• Pipes
• Bricks

Green demolition takes time and also costs a lot more than "Dirty Demolition", about $10,000 more per job. You can make up some of the difference by saving money on landfill charges and also receive tax credits if you donate some of the materials. In addition, if you want your company to be LEED certified according to the United States Green Building Council standards, you'll need to use green demolition.

Green Demolition is becoming the standard not the exception, so make sure that your demolition company is up to the task and do your part to help the environment.

First make sure your computer doesn't work, a working computer is always worth more than its scrap metal value.

Computers contain many types pf metals such as Gold, aluminum, copper, and silver. Here is a list of computer parts:

• The Case: Steel, Aluminum, or Plastic
  
• Disk Drives: Has a high grade board.
• Hard Drives: Milled aluminum, stainless steel, and high grade board.
• Motherboards: The main circuit board that hold the CPU, the RAM and the PCIs.
• CPUs: Contains gold connections.
• RAM: Most have gold connectors but some models have tin connections.
• PCIs: These also have gold connections.
  
• Power Supply: contains a lot of copper wire.

First thing to do would be to open the computer case.

Next is to cut out all the wires.

Sell Scrap Metal

Once the wires are cleaned out,  pull out the CPU and the RAM. The CPU is almost alway covered with a heat sink, usually made of aluminum but some contain copper as well. The CPU has a little lever that needs to be UP for it to come out. The RAM is usually secured with little plastic tabs on their ends.

Then pull out the PCIs. These can usually just get ripped right out of the motherboard. If I just give it a good strong tug, the whole thing will get ripped out in one go.

PCI boards have gold connectors. The gold connectors are cut off and sold separately for a premium!

The next thing I pull from the computer is usually the Motherboard, aka the big board screwed into the case. To liberate the motherboard, grab a trusty screw driver or power drill and take out the screws. Its pretty simple.

This is a simple procedure but scrapping one computer alone may not yield a ton of money. Scrapping computers and computer parts is best when may units are being scrapped together. This usually happens when a business or school cleans out an old storage room or something like that. Be sure to collect all the gold connections from the PCI boards, the processors and the RAM, and sell that separately. Gold obviously commands a premium and it is best not to sell it along with the other metals.

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