Managing Business Expectations

Posted on: 25 April 2022

Are you planning a backyard wedding? While many aspects of at-home weddings are the same as weddings in traditional venues, some can be quite different. One of these differences involves garbage management. In a professional venue, trash is generally the responsibility of others. But when it's your backyard, it's your job. 

Prearranged garbage removal services can be a lifesaver for many backyard wedding planners. But this isn't just a one-time pickup. Instead, consider these five times you may want to arrange for specialized garbage services.

1. When Assessing the Option.

A backyard wedding isn't always the only choice for a couple. If you'd like to use your own or a friend's home for your nuptials, you'll first need to determine if it's a workable idea. Depending on your yard's condition, you may want to clear out some unused stuff or junk early on in order to facilitate planning. 

2. During Construction.

A big wedding has many facets that need hard, solid structures not always available in a residential backyard. If you need to build a platform, dance floor, ceremony backdrop, seating, or hard aisle, you'll likely end up with construction debris. Construction debris isn't always appropriate for regular household waste containers and it may not be allowed in a general dumpster. So you might need a dedicated receptacle. 

3. As You Prep the Yard.

Most homeowners spend extra time prepping the backyard for its big day. Whether you're pruning bushes and trees, planting new flowers, sprucing up the lawn, or getting rid of debris and junk, make sure you have extra garbage receptacles so the work isn't delayed for lack of room. 

4. For Wedding Decoration.

Ready to start the actual work of decorating your yard for the wedding? Never underestimate the amount of waste that can be produced. You may end up with a sea of empty wrapping and packages, plenty of bags and boxes, hazardous or useless broken decor, and messy food prep debris. In the final days and hours before the wedding, you can't afford to have a bunch of trash piling up with nowhere to go. 

5. After the Wedding Is Over.

Once you survive the big day, it's time to clean up your yard, dismantle structures, and return everything to normal. Haul in a garbage receptacle to make quick work of this stage. You might even arrange for recycling and traditional trash options. 

No matter what stage your backyard wedding plans are in, the right garbage removal services can help. Talk with a reputable garbage service in your area to learn about all your choices when preparing for, hosting, and recovering from an at-home wedding.