Demolishing a single-wide trailer: Part III (conclusion & cost)

Well folks, it happened. We are satisfied with the outcome though it took to the last possible moment to complete - creating unnecessary stress and worry about logistics - but it is done.  To see the land restored is immensely satisfying.  To be free of the eye sore is very welcome.  But the best part is to dispose of a rodent haborage which sat far too close to our new house and was a source of pollution as it deteriorated and parts blew about the landscape.  

  

When I envisioned the final product I expected the steel frame to remain as it was not something that would fit in the dumpsters....however, I was amazed to watch the skid driver smash it into a somewhat condensed size and maneuver it onto his trailer!  We were very pleased to "give" it to him to scrap.

Though this has been finished for a couple of weeks, I had to wait for the final bill from the landfill so as to share the details on cost.

• The two bins cost $500 to deliver and pick up after two weeks
• The demolition cost $1400 for around 10 hours of work (two guys)
• The weight of the content of the two bins was 11 tons and cost an additional $565 to dispose of in the landfill
• TOTAL: $2465 to demolish and dispose

I can't believe we didn't do this years ago!  Money well spent.  The picture below shows the truck in the distance driving away the second dumpster...bye bye mouse house!