June 12, 2025·Construction Disposal
How to Dispose of Old Flooring in Orlando, FL
Flooring replacement is one of Orlando's most popular home renovations. Whether you're pulling up old carpet, removing vinyl sheet flooring, tearing out hardwood, or demoing laminate, the old flooring material needs proper disposal. Here's how to handle every flooring type.
Carpet Disposal
Cut carpet into 4-foot wide strips and roll tightly for efficient dumpster loading. Remove carpet padding separately — it's lighter but bulky. Pull up tack strips with a pry bar. A 20-yard dumpster handles carpet from most homes up to 2,000 sq ft. Carpet is lightweight and fills volume before weight.
Hardwood and Laminate Disposal
Old hardwood flooring has resale value if in good condition — reclaimed wood is popular in Orlando. Check with architectural salvage companies before disposal. Damaged hardwood and laminate flooring go in a dumpster. Stack or bundle boards for efficient loading.
Vinyl and LVP Disposal
Sheet vinyl, vinyl tile (VCT), and luxury vinyl plank (LVP) are all accepted in dumpsters. Note: Very old vinyl flooring (pre-1980) may contain asbestos. If your Orlando home was built before 1980, consider testing vinyl flooring before removal. Post-1980 vinyl is safe to remove and dispose of normally.
Dumpster Rental for Flooring Projects
Most flooring replacement projects generate a full dumpster load when combined with underlayment, padding, adhesive, and subfloor repairs. A 20-yard dumpster handles most residential flooring projects. If you have large amounts to dispose of, renting a dumpster is the easiest and most cost-effective option. Dumpster Strong delivers roll-off containers across Orlando and Central Florida — book online in under 3 minutes and save $25 with code STRONG25.
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