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Ocutter73
03-11-2008, 09:52 AM
Hello,
I have done small patios and walkways before. They have been small enough to relocate the removed soil to make other beds and berms at a later date. With requests building up for larger jobs like driveways, how can I find a way to have all that soil taken away. I know local trash containers wouldnt be cost effective. Thanks
neversatisfiedj
03-11-2008, 10:17 AM
Search the site. This has been discussed before.
vntgrcr
03-11-2008, 09:14 PM
It's called a dump truck! If you are doing larger jobs, time to step up and either rent the right equipment, hire a contractor, or buy it. Doing driveways, larger patios is not something you do with a shovel and wheel burrow. If you can't get it done right, pass it on to someone who can. Good luck
Ocutter73
03-11-2008, 10:14 PM
Such wisdom in this forum. Thanks.
AceFinish
03-12-2008, 08:18 AM
Yah use a dump truck to haul it away. You can't put dirt in a dumpster trash companies don't take dirt. Find a place that needs fill dirt and haul it there
PatriotLandscape
03-12-2008, 08:20 AM
What do you mean by local trash containers?

IF the job does not have a truck available for it we rent containers like a 15 yard or 20 yard and we will fill thos it actually maks things easier the issue here is where to put it that you can have access and it is not in the way of what you are working on because they won't put them in the street here.
GSPHUNTER
03-12-2008, 12:29 PM
Dump truck or dump trailer and keep your eyes open while driving or look in the paper for sites that want fill dirt.
djsebek
03-19-2008, 03:54 AM
Hey I see You're in Jersey i'm looking for fill is it clean? And also where in Jersey are you located?
landscapingpoolguy
03-19-2008, 10:50 AM
If your planning an excavation project you can call or email me. I will be happy to bid the job accordingly. Im located in Wayne NJ and work in Bergen, Morris, Passaic, And Essex counties. Please realize that with fuel at 4.10 a gallon the all excavation and trucking costs are steep! Also please leave the job to a professional if you do not know what you are doing.
all ferris
03-22-2008, 11:07 AM
Sell the extra dirt!!!
SOUTHERNGREENSCAPES
03-22-2008, 09:13 PM
Actually, i use a dumpster company all the time for mine. If you know of a dump site they will take it. They don't care what it is as long as they have somewhere to put it.

My dumpster company charges me $125/load which is about 20 yards. If you do the math (LOL) i can get almost 1.5 times the soil in a dumpster as you can in a triaxle and it probally cost me less than a calling a dump truck in. Not to mention, not all skid steers will dump into a dump truck and i can use about anything to dump into a 30yard container.
LB1234
03-23-2008, 12:38 AM
Why is everyone telling him he is basically not qualified??? He is asking a simple question of how to get rid of the fill dirt...that makes him unprofessional or not qualified? Shows me that he is planning BEFORE he tackles the job. I guess thats wrong:confused:

As for the question...

I'm from Central Jersey...and its not easy. We run into the problem all the time...in fact I'm working on a quote now on how to get rid of about 30 cubic yards of excavated soil. The property is only on about 1/5 of an acre and it backs up to a reservoir so there is no way to move it around or create berms out of it to "dispose" of it. I can't give the homeowners a quote because I can't find anyone to accept 30 yards of fill dirt.

You can try calling some local quarries and see if they are accepting fill dirt...it's hit or miss. Also, if you find a place that accepts it it may be easier to hire a trucking company with a dump truck and driver for the day. Just make sure your equipment is able to dump into the truck.
JNyz
03-23-2008, 10:56 AM
It's called a dump truck! If you are doing larger jobs, time to step up and either rent the right equipment, hire a contractor, or buy it. Doing driveways, larger patios is not something you do with a shovel and wheel burrow. If you can't get it done right, pass it on to someone who can. Good luck


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landscapingpoolguy
03-23-2008, 11:15 AM
www.craigslist.com
nac
03-23-2008, 11:17 AM
You can call a carting company they will send you a 15-20 CY container to get rid of the fill. I send my 18 CY box's out all the time to get rid of fill for guys who do not have the means to get rid of it them selves.
leaflandscape
03-24-2008, 02:56 PM
If you picked up a reasonably priced, half decent dumper (especially one with fold down sides), you can do almost anything with it from gardens to hardscapes, and it'll make you a bushel of money on delivery and disposal. It's a good investment.
Creative Group Ltd.
03-31-2008, 04:23 PM
Such wisdom in this forum. Thanks.

lol, I can sense the sarcasm in that one! There are a few good answers on here to ur Q! The best would be to either purchase a hydraulic dump trailer ( if u have the truck to pull it) or rent the roll-off bins from your local service supplier! They work great too. ( as long as u dont overfill them) Good Luck!
landscapingpoolguy
03-31-2008, 08:32 PM
You can call a carting company they will send you a 15-20 CY container to get rid of the fill. I send my 18 CY box's out all the time to get rid of fill for guys who do not have the means to get rid of it them selves.

Call me When ya get a loaded box I need 100 yds of fill in Pompton Lakes. Check Your Pms