Disposing of chips/brush

[greggwag]

I am starting a tree business and I am based in Queens, NYC. I don't plan on getting a chipper or a truck for a while, but I'm wondering where you go to dispose of brush and chips on Long Island--do you go to the nearest recycling center? The Parks department in NYC will come and chip brush for free.

 

[reachtreeservi]

opcorn:

 

[ddhlakebound]

I heard some people are ordering in genetically engineered high metabolism termites. They're engineered to eat nonstop for a week, then die.

Just order up a few thousand, dump 'em on the brush pile, cover with a tarp, and wait. Come back a week later to collect your tarp and blow away the termite bodies and sawdust.

I think you can order them at Harry's House of Hungry Bugs dot com.

 

[TDunk]

I heard some people are ordering in genetically engineered high metabolism termites. They're engineered to eat nonstop for a week, then die.

Just order up a few thousand, dump 'em on the brush pile, cover with a tarp, and wait. Come back a week later to collect your tarp and blow away the termite bodies and sawdust.

I think you can order them at Harry's House of Hungry Bugs dot com.

:monkey:

 

[greggwag]

Very funny! Now how about a real answer?:greenchainsaw:

 

[RedlineIt]

gregwagg,

I see you're asking specifically about the Long Island area, I'm on the other side of the continent. The fact is that your opportunities and restrictions for dumping/recycling vary so greatly region to region, county to county, that it's something you need to do basic research on for yourself.

Or hope another Islander pipes up with some hard won local knowledge to put you in competition with himself.

The sideshow answers you get (and ddh, that one had me spitting coffee out my nose...) are because it's such a basic premise to starting a tree service.

I mean, how do these sound:

"I'm opening up a Barber shop, what do I do with the hair?"

"I'm starting up an Automotive Lube shop, what do I do with the old oil?"

It's so basic that if you have to ask, maybe, just maybe, you haven't thought this whole tree business thing out very well.

Besides, why should I tell you where I rent the trained beavers?


RedlineIt

 

[toddstreeservic]

can't you just dump them into the sound?

 

[greggwag]

I see you're asking specifically about the Long Island area, I'm on the other side of the continent. The fact is that your opportunities and restrictions for dumping/recycling vary so greatly region to region, county to county, that it's something you need to do basic research on for yourself.

Or hope another Islander pipes up with some hard won local knowledge to put you in competition with himself.

I mean, how do these sound:

"I'm opening up a Barber shop, what do I do with the hair?"

"I'm starting up an Automotive Lube shop, what do I do with the old oil?"

It's so basic that if you have to ask, maybe, just maybe, you haven't thought this whole tree business thing out very well.

I don't think your examples are equivalent to disposal of brush and chips. If this were so simple and easy, someone would have offered up the answer already. I guess it's the hard won information thing that you mentioned--I'll get the information without the group's help then. Thanks for the not too insulting reply though.

 

[tree md]

I would refer you to this thread:

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=70954

 

[greggwag]

I see. Looks like everyone is still figuring this one out--the big joke of the business?

 

[reachtreeservi]

I don't think your examples are equivalent to disposal of brush and chips. If this were so simple and easy, someone would have offered up the answer already. I guess it's the hard won information thing that you mentioned--I'll get the information without the group's help then. Thanks for the not too insulting reply though.

Greg, here's a simple and easy answer.

Most people who don't know what to with brush and chips don't have much saw experience.

Most people who don't know what to with brush and chips don't have much of an idea how to rig heavy or high risk wood.

Most people who don't know what to with brush and chips don't know what they don't know about safety.

Most people who don't know what to with brush and chips haven't worked a single day in the tree industry.



All of the above ideas or concepts are pretty essential to master before starting a tree service.
And someone who has mastered them knows what to do with the brush and chips.


Now, I'm not saying you're most people.

And I'm sure not trying to beat up on you.
But I would suggest at the least ,that you work for a tree service for a couple months before you strike out on your own.
You need the experience and who knows? ,you might not even like it after you get a taste.

This is a hard, dangerous and expensive business. And getting tougher every year. Good luck !

 

[ASD]

greggwag

Not to bust your balls but what type of ex do you have in the tree bis??????

The first thing most new tree guys learn at the end of their first day of work on a new crew is were the dump spots are

 

[greggwag]

I took a seven week training, and although, I would benefit from working with an established tree company first, I can't work full time yet. Nor can I afford to work for $15/hr at this stage of my life. I was by far the best climber in the training, and my instructors are pleased with how I'm starting to work. One of my instructors is a 50 year veteran of tree work, and I trust him implicitly. So, I am starting with simple jobs and plan on getting more training, and getting on the job experience the hard way--working my way up to bigger jobs as I go.

I'm very aware of the risks and the hardness, but I feel very at home with all parts of this work--I think I was made for it. I don't have that much experience, and you guys can think what you want, but I'm not as stupid as you are making me out to be.

Things I have done successfully so far are:
Being a registered Architect for 23 years
A certified motorcycle safety instructor
A licensed home improvement contractor
Motorcycle mechanic
Auto Mechanic

You might say "Jack of all trades, but master of none" but you would be wrong. I do all these things quite well. I'm usually quite modest about this, but I'm trying to make a point.

Thanks for the well wishes none the less.

 

[serial killer]

Oh, 7 weeks? Never mind these naysayers then; you've got more than enough experience to run your own company.

 

[toddstreeservic]

make a huge pile on your front lawn and put a free sign on it.

 

[custom8726]

I am starting a tree business and I am based in Queens, NYC. I don't plan on getting a chipper or a truck for a while, but I'm wondering where you go to dispose of brush and chips on Long Island--do you go to the nearest recycling center? The Parks department in NYC will come and chip brush for free.

Like previously stated you really need to start working for another company to atleast learn the basics before you go out on your own. Not to be rude but a seven week course does'nt mean jack, thats like 2 days experience working at a legitemit tree company. Good luck!!

 

[treemandan]

make a huge pile on your front lawn and put a free sign on it.

I tried that, didn't work... until I crossed out free and wrote 10 bucks. I can't keep the stuff in stock now.

 

[tomtrees58]

can't you just dump them into the sound?

thats a good one we dump four free 10 chip trucks a week tom trees:rockn:

 

[juststumps]

I am starting a tree business and I am based in Queens, NYC. I don't plan on getting a chipper or a truck for a while, but I'm wondering where you go to dispose of brush and chips on Long Island--do you go to the nearest recycling center? The Parks department in NYC will come and chip brush for free.

can't you just dump them into the sound?

aren't you paying attention ???? he doesn't have a truck yet !!! silly man !!!!

having been born in BROOKLYN,,,i would just take the brush from QUEENS , dump it on the BELT PARKWAY,, to hide all the burnt out stolen cars along the side of the road... JMHO

 

[juststumps]

make a huge pile on your front lawn and put a free sign on it.

NO NO NO !!!!

PUT A PRICE ON IT !!!

if you put it out for free,, no one will take it !!!!

put a $100 for sale sign up ,, somebody will steal it !!!

problem solved...