Sometimes, pavers need to be replaced. Ideally, you will never have a ton of pavers to throw away. Good maintenance and proper installation will make sure your pavers last for years. But, when the need arises, how can we get rid of old pavers?
Old pavers and bricks can actually be used in several different ways. Most of those ways involve recycling or reusing them for other types of projects you may have around your house.
Let’s discuss some options in this article and hopefully providing you with some creative ideas on how to use your old pavers differently.
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How to Get Rid of Old Pavers – Can’t I Just Throw Them Out?
Well, that is always an option, of course. But be careful, some cities have rules about what you can put in a dumpster, and pavers and other forms of heavy rubble are usually not allowed.
To simply throw them out one of your best options is to rent a roll-off dumpster. Most rental companies will be ok with you using their dumpsters to throw out old pavers, but maybe you can only fill 3/4 of the dumpster.
You can also hire a junk removal company. They come with trucks and tools and practically do everything by themselves. That makes the service a bit more expensive, but it might be worth it, depending on how many pavers you need to get rid of.
So, if you are not throwing them out, what are the other options?
Recycling Pavers – Putting DIY Hardscape Creativity to the Test
Recycling pavers for simple DIY hardscape projects around your house is always a great idea. We will give you some ideas on how to give your old pavers a second life.
Garden Bed
Old pavers can make for an elegant and simple edging for gardens. This is one of the simplest options, with no masonry skills required at all.
Simply give them a good scrub and use them to make a “box” for your current garden. And if you don’t have one, maybe that’s a good opportunity to add some plants to your backyard.
Drainage Material
In the end, pavers are nothing more than small blocks of concrete. If anything, you can always crush them and turn them back into gravel.
This gravel can substitute what would otherwise be an expensive material and become drainage material in several different ways, even on the installation of new pavers.
If you can crush them into really small pieces, you can even use them on potted plants.
Foundations
If your pavers are just ugly, but still functional, you can use them as a foundation for outdoor buildings, like playhouses, sheds, and greenhouses.
Looks won’t be a problem because they will be hidden anyway. It will save you a lot of money since you won’t have to buy new ones.
Old Pavers Are Still Pavers
Old pavers are still, well… pavers. They can be used in specific areas where you would otherwise have to worry about their maintenance.
Under grills and BBQs, for example. The flux of grease, food, drinks, and coal is a real problem for pavers in this area. If you put your old ones under them, you won’t have to worry about it that much.
You can use them in a space for kids to play, like on a small patio next to a sandbox, playhouse, or treehouse. No need to use new pavers in these situations, where kids will certainly put their integrity to the test playing with mud, paint, chalk, and God knows what else.
This idea of a mini patio for “dirty stuff” can be applied to adults as well. Your old pavers can be placed anywhere where you would potentially be dealing with spillages or working with heavy stuff. Outside kitchens and workshop areas are good examples.
They can also be used to create a simple stone walkway. Without having to prepare the soil first, you can use them more freely and give a “natural” feel. Simply lay them directly on the ground to create a charming path made out of pavers.
Getting Rid of Old Pavers – Final Thoughts
Again, in the end, old pavers are still pavers. You are sure to find a new home for them if you’re a DIY aficionado.
At best, you can reuse them in several different places and projects around the house. At worse, they are still made out of concrete, which is an expensive material, so you can crush them and use them as gravel.
Be as it may, professionals can give you some ideas or, if you don’t have any, even take the old pavers out of your hands themselves.
If you happen to be around the Sarasota area, in FL, the best professionals in the area when it comes to the installation and maintenance of pavers can be found at JS Brick.
For 20 years they have been providing the best products and high-quality services. Give them a call right now at +1 941 586 9140 for a free estimate on your hardscape project.
