Step 4: Dispose of the old linoleum properly. Linoleum is made of natural materials. Unless the vintage linoleum flooring contains asbestos, there is no need to take special steps to dispose of it.

However, not all flooring types are that forgiving. Speaking exclusively to House Digest, Ruiz said, "If new linoleum is going down and there is some left over bits or chunks that won't come up, I ...

If your linoleum is a product of the ‘70’s you will need a hazardous waste company come in to do the removal due to the presence of asbestos. Fortunately, you can find these companies online.