Kitchen tear-outs
Old cabinets, countertops, sinks, and disconnected appliances.
Renovation debris · Marlborough & MetroWest
Construction and renovation debris removal
Finished a DIY remodel and left with a pile of old cabinets, flooring, drywall, and lumber? We load it into a dumpster or pickup and haul it off, sorted so materials Massachusetts bans from the trash go where they belong.
What we haul
The leftovers from a remodel
Bathroom tear-outs
Vanities, toilets, tubs, shower doors, and old tile.
Flooring & carpet
Carpet, padding, laminate, vinyl, and hardwood pulled up during a project.
Drywall & plaster
Wall and ceiling debris from opening up rooms or finishing a basement.
Lumber & trim
Framing scraps, doors, trim, and old decking boards.
Heavy materials
Concrete, brick, and tile in small amounts. Send photos so we can check the weight.
Massachusetts rules
Why construction debris gets sorted
Massachusetts bans several common building materials from regular disposal, including brick, concrete, asphalt pavement, metal, wood, and clean, unpainted drywall. Loads with those materials have to go to facilities that handle and recycle them.
That’s why we sort renovation debris while we load instead of throwing everything in together. For the full list, see what you can’t put in the trash in Massachusetts.
Weight matters
Why heavy debris needs a heads-up
A dumpster full of drywall, tile, or concrete weighs far more than one full of carpet and cabinets, and dumpsters have weight limits. Going over can mean extra fees or a load that can’t be picked up safely.
Send photos and a rough idea of how much of each material there is. We’ll plan the loads so heavy materials are spread out or handled separately, and it’s all reflected in your free estimate before we start.
Honest advice
Debris removal or a dumpster rental?
We’re a good fit when…
- The project is done and the debris is sitting in a pile
- It’s a DIY remodel and you don’t want to load a dumpster yourself
- Debris is mixed with old fixtures, furniture, and junk
You may not need us when…
- The project is ongoing, with new debris every day (rent a dumpster that stays on site)
- It’s mostly concrete or dirt (look for a dumpster sized for heavy materials)
- There’s asbestos or lead abatement involved (hire licensed specialists)
Comparing options? See dumpster cleanouts vs. renting a dumpster yourself.
Where we work
Renovation debris removal nearby
Almost every town we serve refuses construction and demolition debris at its transfer station.
This is the category people get caught out by. A DIY bathroom or kitchen leaves behind drywall, tile, old cabinets, and lumber, and none of it is household trash. Most local transfer stations will not take it at any price, and the ones that do treat it as a priced bulk load rather than something your sticker covers.
That usually leaves a dumpster as the only real option, which is what we bring. We also cannot take asbestos, and older MetroWest houses do sometimes have it in floor tile, pipe wrap, or siding. If you suspect it, that is a licensed abatement job before any hauling happens.
The town pages say what each transfer station does and does not accept:
- Marlborough, Framingham, Westborough, and Hudson
Questions
Questions people ask
Something else? Text us. You’ll get an answer from the person doing the job.
Can you take old drywall and plaster?
Yes. It’s heavy, so tell us roughly how many rooms it came from. Clean drywall scraps are handled separately from mixed debris where the rules require it.
What about concrete, brick, or tile?
In limited amounts. These are very heavy and dumpsters have weight limits, so send photos first. For a large amount, a dumpster sized for heavy materials may be the better choice.
Do you remove asbestos?
No. In Massachusetts, asbestos must be removed by licensed abatement contractors. If you’re working on an older home, get suspicious materials tested before demolition.
Do you haul for contractors?
We can take debris from small remodels and cleanup jobs. For a large project with debris every day, a dumpster rental that stays on site usually makes more sense.
Can you take the old tub, vanity, and toilet?
Yes. Bathroom and kitchen fixtures that are already disconnected are common pieces in a renovation cleanout.
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Free estimate
Tell us about the debris. We’ll send a free estimate.
Four quick details, no obligation. Send them over and we’ll text you back for a photo or two, then you get a free estimate.