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Concrete disposal costs between $0.50 and $2 per square foot of concrete in most cases, but the price can fall outside of that range depending on a few factors. Some of the most important cost factors include the following:
Amount of concrete you need hauled away
Distance from a proper dump site
Whether or not your old concrete can be recycled
Add-on services, like concrete demolition and site prep
Local dumping costs
There are a few ways you can save money on concrete disposal, including hiring a company that specializes in the service. While you’ll pay for the labor, professional removal companies can save you money on dumping fees if they can recycle or sell the old concrete. If possible, you can also do your own concrete demolition, which can cut down on labor costs. Paying for haul-away service only, you could save between $1.50 and $5.50 per square foot of concrete instead of paying for demolition and removal.
In most cases, the money you’ll spend on concrete disposal is well worth the investment. Concrete is heavy and often bulky, so moving it manually can be dangerous and time-consuming. A professional disposal company will have equipment and machinery to expedite the process and keep everyone safe in the process. Additionally, some companies can save you some money on dumping fees if they work with other entities that take recycled concrete.
In most areas, the local sanitation service will take a few small pieces of concrete and other construction debris per pickup at no additional cost, but this varies based on your location. You can contact your sanitation department for more information. In many areas, you’ll need to call for bulk pickup for concrete pieces, which may cost you a small flat fee. If you’re looking to dispose of large amounts of concrete, it’s best to hire a concrete disposal service near you to avoid the process taking weeks or even months.
Yes, if you have a vehicle suitable for transporting concrete, you can manually load the pieces, drive to the dump, and dispose of the concrete. If you have access to a public dump, you may not have to pay per visit, but private dumps will usually charge based on the weight and type of debris. As you can imagine, dumping concrete can get expensive using a private dump site. Hiring a professional concrete disposal company is usually a better option to get the job done quickly and safely.
Concrete can last for decades, which is a problem if you want to remove it for landscaping, a new deck, or some other renovation. Concrete removal is professional work, not suited to the amateur.
Concrete Removal
Suppose you want to replace a degraded concrete driveway; what do you do with the concrete chunks? The right move, nearly always for this physically demanding job, is to hire a company to come in, break up the concrete slabs with air tools, and cart everything away.
The same removal process can eliminate a concrete pad where a garage once stood, remove an unsightly, outdated concrete patio, or take out concrete foundation walls.
Costs of Concrete Removal
Unreinforced concrete, the kind typically found in driveways and walks, does not have steel rebar reinforcing rods in it, so it is lighter and easier to handle than concrete with rebar.
The costs of non-reinforced concrete breakup and removal is between $1,500 to $2,500. That's for an amount of concrete equivalent to a two-car driveway. Add to that disposal fees (what a landfill will charge, the costs of a dumpster, and possible additional labor charges from the removal company). Fortunately, most non-reinforced concrete can be recycled, lowering costs.
For breaking up, cutting up and removing steel-reinforced concrete, expect to pay more. To remove a 200-square-foot patio, it will cost around $2,600. Reinforced concrete is heavier, harder to handle, and not recyclable.
Hiring a Concrete Removal Company Near You
Your first decision is to determine if your concrete removal project is a do-it-yourself task or professional work. Angie's List can help you determine which way to go.
If you do decide to hire professionals, review this list near you to find a reliable, local concrete removal company. You can also call paving and concrete companies, inquiring on prices for removing the very material they also install.
In many cases removal is just the first half of a project handled by the same concrete company. Perhaps you need a sidewalk removed and a new one laid in; one company can quote a price for both tasks.
Get three on-site price quotes, and expect the quotes to list out labor charges per hour, removal fees, and any other add-on costs like dumpster rental. Get an estimate, too, of the number of hours the job might take. Be sure to clarify if the quote is for non-reinforced (recyclable) or reinforced concrete.