Should the decoration charge for garbage collection?

"Renovation everyone talks"

A few days ago, the newspaper received a call from a reader named Mr. Dan, who raised concerns about a home improvement company charging 6 to 8 yuan per day for garbage removal. According to Mr. Dan, once the house is handed over to the renovation company, all related costs—including garbage clearance—should be included in the overall project fee. He finds it unreasonable and inconvenient that the company charges daily for this service, which has caused some tension between him and the contractor.

It’s reported that many home improvement companies do charge for garbage removal, typically as part of labor costs incurred during the renovation process. In most cases, these fees are outlined in the contract, with prices ranging from 5 to 7 yuan per square meter, depending on the size of the house. This cost is usually included in the total construction expenses and paid at the end of the project. However, Mr. Dan's situation is unusual because he was charged daily, which not only adds up but also causes confusion and dissatisfaction among customers.

In response, the newspaper launched an interactive discussion on the West China Metropolitan Network titled “Is It Time to Charge for Garbage Removal?” inviting netizens to share their views and experiences. The topic sparked a lively debate online, with people expressing both support and criticism regarding the practice.

Reporter’s Review

Opinions on whether or not to charge for garbage removal vary. To get a clearer perspective, the reporter consulted Zhou Ping, a lawyer from Sichuan Hesheng Law Firm. Zhou explained that while there are no clear national regulations yet, if the garbage removal fee was agreed upon in the original contract, the company has the right to charge for it. However, he also noted that upcoming guidelines may clarify the issue further.

Supporting Views: Pay for the Labor

@Piaoxue: "I think it's reasonable to pay for garbage removal as it's part of the labor cost. After all, no one will clean for you. My 80-square-meter house had less than 500 yuan spent on the whole renovation, and the workers cleaned everything up thoroughly."

@Sivikongjian: "Compared to the past, when I had to hire someone to carry the trash or call a truck, this is much more convenient. There’s a lot of debris like broken tiles, glass, and hardware after renovation, which is really hard to clean. Having the workers do it is worth the cost."

@Hulawa: "My house was 93 square meters, and I paid over 500 yuan. It was included in the contract. There are many items in home improvement that are charged, and garbage disposal is just one of them. It’s normal, but I agree it should be included in the total cost instead of being charged daily."

Opposing Views: Double Charges Are Unfair

@LEO: "I don’t understand why both the renovation company and the property management charge for garbage. It feels like double billing, which is unnecessary."

@Xiasang: "Same here. The property management also charges for decoration waste, stating it’s not part of regular garbage. So they charge. But the renovation company just transports the trash to a designated spot. They should cover the labor cost, but no extra charge should be added."

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