How do I get rid of old concrete?

Question

I bought a home a few months ago and I've recently discovered a bunch of old concrete footers for an old fence and/or clothes line pole (s). There are about 8 of them and I did notice one had a hole the shape of a 4X4 - that is why I think it is from a fence. The previous owner just piled them up and let ivy grow over them to hide it. How can I get rid of this stuff without digging a big hole in the backyard or illegally dumping it in a shopping center dumpster or in the woods? Who can I call about removing it?

Answer 1

I use old concrete pieces in my yard as urban yard scupltures. I have a big broken piece of a sidewalk on it's side and it looks sweet among my flowers. Or if it's ugly stuff I hide it under pieces of decorative rock to build up my rock piles. Or if they are stackable, make a plant stand. Or break them up and use them inside a plastic birdfeeder to weigh it down. (Sometimes I just throw it in my garbage too, I've never had a problem with my garbage men. )

Answer 2

you can either break things up and put it with your regular trash or rent a pickup truck and haul it to the dump for a few bucks. i too had tons of junk (old bikes, concrete, etc) in my back yard when i moved in. i think it only cost about $20-$40 to take it to the dump.

Answer 3

You may be able to have your garbage men take them, put out one a week, or be there when the garbage truck arrives and load them yourself. A few dollars in tips may do wonders on getting rid of your problem. good luck.

Answer 4

If it is small pieces take some with you every time you go some where see a dumpster throw it in see a large garbage can throw it in. go by a constuction site they always need that stuff for construction roads.