Rather than smashing it into small pieces with a sledgehammer and putting a few chunks in the trash can every week, work out an eco-friendly alternative instead.
Things You Will Need
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Move the laundry sink next to an outdoor faucet. Mount it on a sturdy platform and install a drain to make a handy outdoor sink for dirty jobs including washing pets, barbecue grates or flowerpots.
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Place the laundry sink in a sunny location and designate it as a large planter for tomatoes or a dwarf fruit tree. A base of four-by-four posts or cinderblocks raises it enough for water to drain from the bottom. A raised planter works well for a mobility-impaired gardener who wants to grow flowers, fruits and vegetables.
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Plug the drain hole and place the laundry tub in a convenient location. Fill it with water to create an at-grade water garden or small fishpond. A few goldfish, a water lily and an airstone with a pump make a small garden into an oasis.
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Put the laundry tub in your next yard sale and make a few dollars. Alternately, donate it to a school or church rummage sale and receive a tax deduction.
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Place a free ad in a local newspaper or online. A remodeler, gardener or fish enthusiast may be looking for an old laundry tub and will happily haul it away.
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Contact your local garbage company or check its website for information on disposing of large items. Some waste management companies have free drop-off days when you can bring in large, bulky items for disposal. A coupon, photo identification or proof of residence may be necessary.
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Call the waste management company for a pickup. Some cities provide a monthly or annual service for a free pick-up of large items. There may be a fee; every city and county has different rules and regulations regarding disposal of large items.
The Drip Cap
- Once that old cement laundry tub is moved out to the garage or side yard, you've got to do something with it.
- Disposing of any large heavy item may be problematic, depending on your city's rules and regulations and the local garbage company.
- Mount it on a sturdy platform and install a drain to make a handy outdoor sink for dirty jobs including washing pets, barbecue grates or flowerpots.
- Plug the drain hole and place the laundry tub in a convenient location.
- Alternately, donate it to a school or church rummage sale and receive a tax deduction.