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Cost to Replace a Trash Compactor
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Trash Compactor Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade trash compactor. | 1 compactor | $382.92 | $448.23 |
| Trash Compactor Labor Direct labor expenses to replace trash compactor. | 2.1 hours | $61.00 | $110.66 |
| Trash Compactor Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to replace trash compactor including: connectors, fittings and mounting hardware. | 1 compactor | $15.00 | $25.00 |
| Trash Compactor Debris Disposal Costs Costs to load and haul away old materials and installation waste. | $20.00 | $25.00 | |
| Totals - Cost to Replace Trash Compactor | 1 compactor | $478.92 | $608.90 |
| | Average cost per compactor | $478.92 | $608.90 |
Cost to Replace a Trash Compactor - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Replace a Trash Compactor averages $478.92 - $608.90 per compactor in 2013. This Trash Compactor Replacement cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Trash Compactor Replacement project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "items" required for the project.
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Trash Compactor Replacement - Average Cost Per Compactor
Expect to pay in the high end of the $478.92 - $608.90 per compactor range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Trash Compactor Replacement: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Replace a Trash Compactor - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Trash Compactor Replacement, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Trash Compactor Replacement jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Trash Compactor Replacement. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Replace a Trash Compactor - References
- NECA Manual of Labor Units (MLU) National Electrical Contractors Association, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- Cost Estimating Best Practices American Institute of Architects, Nov 2008, AIA East Bay Chapter
- NKBA Kitchen Planner the National Kitchen and Bath Association, Jul 2012,
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
