Carpet & Flooring Disposal Services

Pricing: Per pound: $0.10-$0.30/lb ($1-$2 per sq yard), per room: $75-$200, per house: $300-$800, dumpster rental (renovation): $300-$600 (10-20 yard).

What Affects Cost: Material type (carpet cheaper than tile), volume (full house vs. single room), access (stairs add $25-$75), padding included or separate, location, same-day service premium.

Typical Weights: Carpet with pad: 2-3 lbs per sq ft, carpet only: 1-1.5 lbs per sq ft, vinyl flooring: 1-2 lbs per sq ft, tile: 5-7 lbs per sq ft, hardwood: 2-3 lbs per sq ft.

What's Included: Labor to remove from property, loading and transport, disposal or recycling fees, basic cleanup and sweeping.

Additional Services: Full carpet removal ($1-$2/sq ft), tack strip removal (+$0.25/sq ft), subfloor cleaning, haul away furniture (+$50-$200).

Carpet Preparation: Roll carpet into manageable sections (3-4 ft wide), cut into 4-6 ft lengths for easier handling, separate padding from carpet, remove tack strips if possible (sharp!), sweep loose debris.

Hard Flooring Prep: Break tile into smaller pieces (use hammer, wear eye protection), bundle wood flooring (tie in bundles 4-6 ft long), roll vinyl sheet flooring (cut into strips), separate different materials.

Access Preparation: Clear pathways, move furniture out of way, protect remaining flooring (drop cloths), notify building if using elevator, arrange parking for truck.

Safety: Wear gloves (sharp edges, nails, tack strips), use dust masks (fine particles), lift properly (carpet rolls heavy!), watch for mold under old carpet (call professionals if extensive).

What to Keep Separate: Hazardous materials (asbestos tile, lead paint), reusable hardwood (can donate), undamaged tile (list on Craigslist/Habitat ReStore), furniture and household items.

Disposal No-Nos: Don't put in regular trash (too bulky, won't be picked up), don't burn (toxic fumes, illegal), don't dump illegally ($5,000-$50,000 fines), don't mix with other renovation debris if pursuing CARE recycling.

DIY Disposal: Pros: Save $100-$500+, work on your schedule, control exactly what's discarded. Cons: Heavy work (carpet rolls 100-300 lbs), need truck/trailer, disposal facility fees still apply, time-consuming, risk of injury.

DIY Steps: 1. Cut carpet into strips (3-4 ft wide), 2. Roll strips tightly, 3. Tie with rope or tape, 4. Load into vehicle (get help!), 5. Transport to facility, 6. Pay tipping fee ($30-$80 per load), 7. Unload yourself.

Professional Service: Pros: No heavy lifting, same-day service, proper recycling connections, includes cleanup, save 4-8 hours of work. Cons: Costs $100-$800 depending on size.

Best Choice For: DIY if: Single room, physically able, have truck/trailer, want to save money, have time. Professional if: Whole house project, stairs involved, no vehicle, time-sensitive renovation, prefer convenience.

Dumpster Rental: Good middle ground for renovation projects, hold multiple loads, fill over several days, cost: $300-$600 for 10-20 yard, you load but don't transport, includes disposal fees.

Cost Comparison: DIY single room: $30-$80 facility fee + truck rental ($80-$150) = $110-$230, professional single room: $75-$200, whole house DIY: $150-$400 in dump fees + multiple truck rentals, whole house professional: $300-$800, dumpster rental: $300-$600 (you load).