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Tight Access Renovation: Waste Chutes and the Equipter 4000

Written by Equipter Team | April 9, 2024

When it comes to waste management during construction, renovation, demolition, or large-scale cleanup operations, a common debris handling tool is the waste chute. Waste chutes are an effective and efficient solution for removing waste from a multi-story job site and can create a safer work environment. On some jobs, dumpster access may not be available or homeowners may balk at a rolloff dumpster on their lawn. This article will look at how pairing the Equipter 4000 with a waste chute can expand the possibilities of debris removal across many work site settings.



Waste Chutes and the Equipter 4000

Waste chutes are most useful on construction and renovation projects where there is a need to remove large quantities of debris or waste materials from an elevated area. On partial demolition and complete teardown projects, waste chutes are invaluable for efficiently depositing debris to the ground level. Waste chutes can help streamline removal of drywall, flooring, and fixtures being removed from a renovation project. High-rise construction sites commonly use waste chutes as a convenient and safe way to remove debris.

In some instances, getting a dumpster beneath a waste chute can be difficult or impossible. Jobs where space is cramped or confined may not leave enough room for a large dumpster. Other sites with limited access would require modifications to move a waste management system into place. There are a few material handling alternatives like hand-carrying debris or using a pulley system, but those methods can be labor-intensive, time-consuming, and less safe.

The innovative, self-propelled Equipter 4000 allows the operator to drive the unit through tight access spaces and position the unit right where it is needed. When the Equipter 4000’s 4.1 cubic yard box is full, the Equipter can be driven away to lift and dump its load to a dumpster offsite or it can be towed behind a standard pick up to a waste removal site.

The Equipter 4000 has large tires that distribute the unit’s weight, making it a lawn friendly piece of equipment. Homeowners may not want a rollaway dumpster on their lawn or driveway for a long period of time, potentially necessitating future repairs or resodding. The Equipter 4000 can safely move debris across a lawn, without leaving ruts, and deposit debris into a dumpster parked on a street.

Equipment Rental Options

For one-off debris removal jobs, renting a waste chute can be an incredibly practical solution. Instead of investing in purchasing a waste chute, an affordable rental service allows you to use a waste chute whenever the need arises without tying up your funds in assets, making it an economical choice. Some things you can expect to need when renting a waste chute are details on your work site, insurance, the necessary safety equipment for the job, and a deposit on the equipment.

The Equipter 4000 is available to rent from over 400 rental providers across the United States and Canada. To view the Equipter 4000 rental closest to you, please visit our interactive rental map. The Equipter 4000 can be towed behind a pickup like a trailer. For demolition and remodeling jobs, it is recommended that you lay plywood in the box of the Equipter 4000 to soften blows to the equipment. Your rental provider will have more information on best practices when using the Equipter 4000.