Seattle service guide
Keep the job moving by sorting the pile first.
Construction debris is easier to price and route when material types are visible. Separate clean wood, metal, drywall and mixed waste where practical, and flag paint, suspect insulation, roofing or unknown material before pickup.
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What the working scope can include
- Approved material review
- On-site loading
- Basic source separation when practical
- Haul-away to an appropriate facility
Boundaries to confirm
- Asbestos, hazardous waste and contaminated soil are not ordinary debris.
- Acceptance depends on material type and receiving-facility rules.
- Mechanized dump-trailer loads have separate King County restrictions.
- Demolition work beyond the agreed debris scope is quoted separately.
Six details that shape the plan.
- 01Material type and volume
- 02Weight and piece size
- 03Loose, bagged or stacked condition
- 04Stairs and loading distance
- 05Separation requirements
- 06Facility acceptance rules
How the request moves
Send the structure and route
Use photos that show the object, its connections and the entire carry path. Include dimensions, material and any fixed deadline.
Resolve utilities and permissions
Confirm ownership, property rules, permits and any electrical, gas or plumbing disconnection before removal begins.
Approve the exact boundary
Decide what stays, what leaves and whether concrete, buried anchors or attached features belong in the job.
Keep the work zone clear
Move personal items and keep children, pets and uninvolved visitors outside the agreed work area.
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This guide helps you prepare the details that affect this service.
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