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Well, I've finally been able to find some time to do some house projects that have been long neglected. Foremost is tearing down a rotting deck and shed. I don't have easy access to a truck and it's $60 a load to take to the dump anyways. It's not burnable wood. So.... Who do I call that can come pick up this junk/trash and haul it away? I tried looking up "trash hauler" but they only take regular trash. I tried looking up and calling a demo/restoration place, but they only haul away if they make the mess. Any leads?
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I still have this little shed to tear down too. I had to kill a major hornets nest in it. I also can't seem to see how to detach it from the main house... I see one nail on the backside that I took off but there is something else there and I don't want to mess up the siding... Thoughts? I plan to finish this project hopefully sometime this weekend so when I find a trash mover they can take it all.
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thoughts? Thank you.
If the wood is cedar you could stack it and list it on freecycle or craigslist. Do you have a bulk pick up or landfill day in the Springs/El Paso County? Borrow my truck and a couple of days before your free landfill day and haul away.
Log onto your local city website and see what services they offer. It might not be the best deal, but they should have something. As for the shed, see if there are any trim pieces that could be removed that might be covering mounting hardware.
Great-Kazoo
03-14-2016, 19:43
FREE section of CL
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/search/zip
gnihcraes
03-14-2016, 20:25
start chopping it up into manageable pieces and dispose of in trash cans each week. Gone before you know it.
Also works with couches, other misc. household furniture. ;)
Rgr, thanks for the ideas. I had it in my head that there was a company with a lift and a dump truck that could come get it... Couldn't/can't think of the proper name for it. Guess small chunks in the trash and craigslist is the way to go. Thank you.
A couple ideas...
You could pay one of those 1-800-GOT-JUNK (or similar) services. They show up with a bunch of guys and just haul whatever you have away. I've never used them, but know some people who have. They are expensive. I doubt you'd get away for less than $350 - and maybe a lot more??
Waste Management "Bagster" - says it's approx $140. You get a mini-dumpster-bag you fill up, and they haul it away. You might need a couple though, so at that point, you're into a rolloff-dumpster. If you know your neighbors well, there's a good chance some might spring for sharing a dumpster for a week - it is spring cleaning season after all.
http://www.wm.com/residential/bagster-bag.jsp
I'd also call Waste Management or whoever you use. In a lot of areas they have a once-a-month "extra" pickup where they will take furniture and other large junk on certain days.
Personally, if it were me I'd put it on craigslist to see if you get any takers, and then dump some of what's left in the trash each week. But I know that feeling when you just want it gone NOW too. ;)
3beansalad
03-15-2016, 06:26
Stack the wood neatly at the curb with a free sign, it'll be gone in no time.
Found on clist:
I have a trailer and haul junk!!
call or text for an estimate 719 306 8161
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BPTactical
03-15-2016, 19:46
Stack the wood neatly at the curb with a free sign, it'll be gone in no time.
Found on clist:
I have a trailer and haul junk!!
call or text for an estimate 719 306 8161
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Nah, put a "For Sale" on it.
Guaranteed to be gone the next day.
True story- a buddy of mine had one of those old console TV/Stereo/Turntable set ups. Gorgeous piece of furniture and everything worked well.
He set it by the curb with a "Free" sign on it.
It sat for a week.
He put a "For Sale" sign on it and it was gone the next morning.
Nah, put a "For Sale" on it.
Guaranteed to be gone the next day.
True story- a buddy of mine had one of those old console TV/Stereo/Turntable set ups. Gorgeous piece of furniture and everything worked well.
He set it by the curb with a "Free" sign on it.
It sat for a week.
He put a "For Sale" sign on it and it was gone the next morning.
Wow... HAHAH! I might have to try that.
How come your head looks so small in that shed picture?
HoneyBadger
03-15-2016, 23:50
How come your head looks so small in that shed picture?
Dude, you're not supposed to ask such personal questions about "head size" on a public forum!! [Shake]
newracer
03-16-2016, 09:50
List it as "reclaimed" or "weathered" someone will take it.
newracer
03-16-2016, 09:51
Nah, put a "For Sale" on it.
Guaranteed to be gone the next day.
True story- a buddy of mine had one of those old console TV/Stereo/Turntable set ups. Gorgeous piece of furniture and everything worked well.
He set it by the curb with a "Free" sign on it.
It sat for a week.
He put a "For Sale" sign on it and it was gone the next morning.
I know a guy that had the same experience with a set of wheels and tires.
SideShow Bob
03-16-2016, 16:36
What do you mean "it is not burn able wood" ?
A case or two of beer, a few good buddies on a Friday night, instant end of winer bonfire.! No more scrap wood..........
Roger Ronas
03-16-2016, 16:42
waste Management has their Bagster program. You buy the bag at Lowes/Home Depot. Then fill it up, call waste management and they come out and truck lift into the truck and it's gone. I believe it is a 2 yard capacity. Done it a few times worked very well. Don't remember the prices though, it was reasonable.
HTH
Roger
ChadAmberg
03-17-2016, 21:22
Hey if you decide to do the bagster thing, you buy the bag first, then pay for the pickup separate, it's 40 for the bag, 100 or so for the pickup. I have a bag that I haven't used, I'd sell it to you for 25$.
waste Management has their Bagster program. You buy the bag at Lowes/Home Depot. Then fill it up, call waste management and they come out and truck lift into the truck and it's gone. I believe it is a 2 yard capacity. Done it a few times worked very well. Don't remember the prices though, it was reasonable.
HTH
Roger
Thanks for the info on this. I've seen those bags around town in people's front yards. That's a good deal of you can fill the bag.
ChadAmberg
03-18-2016, 10:24
Thanks for the info on this. I've seen those bags around town in people's front yards. That's a good deal of you can fill the bag.
The bag is a good size, basically covers any normal size project well. The one key is you have to make sure to place it where they can get to it with a crane, so no overhead wires, etc.
How come your head looks so small in that shed picture?
Angle, etc... or I had the Zika virus.... or I just have a small head.... ? lol
What do you mean "it is not burn able wood" ?
A case or two of beer, a few good buddies on a Friday night, instant end of winer bonfire.! No more scrap wood..........
Ha, I'm in city limits so can't burn it that way. And it's covered in paints/etc so I can't throw it in the fireplace. That's all I meant, lol.
Hey if you decide to do the bagster thing, you buy the bag first, then pay for the pickup separate, it's 40 for the bag, 100 or so for the pickup. I have a bag that I haven't used, I'd sell it to you for 25$.
I might take you up on that. I have a friend coming in to help me tear down the shed this weekend (Hallelujah it's Spring break for me). So sometime next week I may be in touch.
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