Glossary

Trash or waste left over at construction sites, whether building involves a house or building, bridge or road. Construction debris of this nature is typically too large and heavy for individuals to move on their own, so special equipment is required to collect the debris and special trucks are used to haul waste to where it needs to go. While much debris from construction locations can be recycled today, a certain amount may still go to local dumps or landfills for disposal.

A demolition job, or demo job, refers to the process of tearing down or eliminating a building, road or other structure. The demolition process may be completed using a variety of tools, including trucks, heavy machinery and explosives. Demo jobs are potentially dangerous and require the knowledge of experienced professionals to be done safely and responsibly. The type of demo job will be determined by the materials used in the structure as well as the structure’s design.

The act of tearing down or breaking up a structure like a house, home, road, building or bridge completely. When a structure is demolished, it must be done carefully and responsibly, to ensure damage is kept to a minimum and injuries do not occur. The process may require the use of special trucks and vehicles, heavy machinery and even explosives. Once the demolition process is complete, disposal of the debris must be done either through recycling of materials or hauling waste to an appropriate disposal facility.

The act of tearing down or breaking up a structure like a house, home, road, building or bridge completely. When a structure is demolished, it must be done carefully and responsibly, to ensure damage is kept to a minimum and injuries do not occur. The process may require the use of special trucks and vehicles, heavy machinery and even explosives. Once the demolition process is complete, disposal of the debris must be done either through recycling of materials or hauling waste to an appropriate disposal facility

The collection and removal of trash or other types of waste for the purpose of hauling it to a local dump. This service may be offered by residential waste management companies or by businesses that specialize in this particular type of collection. Dump pickups typically require guidelines as far as what types of waste can be collected and how it must be prepared for removal. Dump pickup may also include recycling and reuse when appropriate.

A large vehicle with a receptacle in the rear used for hauling and dumping a wide range of materials. The open box in the back of the truck typically uses hydraulics to lift and dump large, heavy loads. The first dump truck was invented early in the 20th century, and today, there are many different types of trucks to choose from. Dump trucks come in a wide range of shapes and sizes and can either be dumped from the rear or side of the truck.

This large, disposable trash bin is becoming a popular choice for waste collection due to its convenience and versatility. The open bag is strong enough to hold up to 3,300 pounds of waste and can be used for construction debris, household trash and landscaping waste. When the dumpster bag is full, a special truck can collect the bag, using the sturdy yellow handles on the sides, and haul the bag directly to a dump or landfill.