If you are looking for a cost-effective way to dispose of plasterboard, you don't have to despair. There are various ways to dispose of the leftovers from construction without incurring major costs.
Residual waste
Yes, you can dispose of plasterboard as residual waste as long as you pay attention to a few points. Possible disposal depends on the following:
- Quantity
- Foreign substances
You may only dispose of small quantities of plasterboard in the residual waste. It is not defined what is meant by these, but as soon as the plates would no longer fit into your household waste, you will have to choose another option. Likewise, there should no longer be any foreign substances sticking to the plasterboard that do not belong in the trash. An example is glass wool. Be sure to pay attention to what is on the plates before you dispose of them.
Tip:
Don't think about simply disposing of the records in the bulky waste, as these are usually not accepted. They must also not be burned, as plaster releases toxic fumes that are harmful to living beings and nature.
recycling center
Since disposal with residual waste is not always possible, you can take the plasterboard to the recycling center yourself in many communities. A big advantage of this method is the low cost of transport, as ideally you use your own car. Depending on the quantity, you don't even have to rent a van, which keeps costs down. The price of handing over the plasterboard at the recycling center varies from community to community. It is often possible to give these away free of charge for a set amount, for example one ton. All further quantities must be paid. Find out beforehand whether the recycling center in your area accepts plasterboard and which ones are charged.
Containers
If you cannot take the panels to the landfill yourself or the quantity would be too large to be disposed of with residual waste, you will have to rent a container. Use the container to collect the plasterboard and other gypsum products. The container is then transported away by the company and the panels are stored at the relevant landfill or, if possible, recycled. When using a container, you should pay attention to a few points that will keep the costs noticeably lower:
- Size
- order only plaster containers
- Company location
Many people rent a container for mixed construction waste and are surprised at the high costs. A container for plaster and plaster products is cheaper because only a specialized type of waste is collected. The possible costs for a five square meter container and the subsequent disposal differ significantly:
- Construction waste: from 200 to 250 euros
- Gypsum waste: from 50 to 130 euros
Choosing a company that operates close to you and the landfill can further reduce costs. For this reason, a precise comparison before renting is essential.
Note:
Separate the plasterboards from all foreign substances before disposal, otherwise they are contaminated plasterboards that may only be added to the mixed construction waste. This in turn can cause high additional costs and the panels will not be removed.
Alternative: Classifieds
The “disposal” of plasterboard via classified ads is possible without any problems. You can offer unused plates for a lower price via the portals. If you only have used panels available, you don't have to worry. Used or old plasterboard is removed more often than expected, especially if the condition is not too bad. Simply offer them for free if you are not in a hurry to dispose of them. Until acceptance, pay attention to the following points when storing so that the panels are not damaged, which makes acceptance less likely:
- flat surface
- dry
- protected
