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 between 6 to 8 yuan per day for garbage removal. He found this practice unreasonable, arguing that once the house is handed over to the decoration company, all related costs—including garbage clearance—should be included in the overall project expenses. Why should it be charged separately? What bothers him most is that the company charges daily for garbage disposal, which has caused significant inconvenience and damaged his trust in the company.

It turns out that many home improvement companies do charge for garbage removal, usually referring to labor costs incurred during the renovation process. In most cases, the cost of garbage clearance is listed in the contract and charged at around 5-7 yuan per square meter, depending on the size of the house. This fee is typically included in the total construction cost and collected upon project completion. However, Mr. Dan’s situation—where fees are charged daily—is unusual and can lead to confusion and dissatisfaction among customers.

To explore this issue further, the newspaper launched an interactive topic on the West China Metropolitan Network, asking, “Is it time to stop charging for garbage clearance?” The post invited netizens to share their thoughts and experiences, aiming to gather a wide range of opinions on this controversial topic.

Reporter's Review

Opinions on whether or not to charge for garbage removal vary widely. To better understand the legal perspective, the reporter consulted Zhou Ping, a lawyer from Sichuan Hesheng Law Firm. According to Zhou, while there are no clear regulations yet, if the garbage clearance fee was agreed upon in the contract, the company has a valid reason to charge for it. However, he also mentioned that new guidelines and regulations are expected to be introduced next year, which may clarify the issue.

Supporting Views: Garbage Clearance Is a Labor Cost

@Piaoxue: Garbage removal is essentially a labor cost. I think it’s fair since workers aren’t cleaning for free. My 80-square-meter home had less than 500 yuan spent on the entire project, and the workers left everything clean and tidy!

@Sivikongjian: Compared to past years, where I had to hire someone to carry the trash and even call a truck, this service is much more convenient. There’s a lot of messy debris during renovations—broken tiles, glass, hardware—and it’s really hard to clean up by yourself. It’s worth paying for the workers to handle it.

@Huluhua: My house was 93 square meters, and I paid over 500 yuan for the service. The garbage disposal fee is one of the many items listed in the contract. It’s normal, but I agree it would be better to include it in the total cost rather than charge daily.

Opposing Views: Double Charging Is Unfair

@LEO: I don’t get it. The home improvement company charges for garbage removal, and the property management also charges for it. That’s double dipping. It’s unnecessary and frustrating.

@Xiasang: Same as above. The property company also charges for renovation waste, stating that it’s not part of regular household garbage. But the home improvement company just transports it to a designated location. They should cover the labor cost, but there shouldn’t be an extra charge.

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