Job site recycling and waste management are fairly new ideas in mainstream construction. If your contractor is not familiar with the concept of deconstruction, have a discussion early on and you can print this page for them or send them to the websites below to learn more.
Deconstruction vs. demolition:
- Conserves natural resources that we are extracting faster than replacing
- Reduces pressure on landfills
- Protects water quality near landfills
- Is efficient, exemplifies quality management
- Provides less expensive options in the reuse market
Salvage everything you can by systematically deconstructing at the start of your remodel. Either reuse, donate or sell these items; reducing your disposal costs (each load to the landfill costs dollars.)
You should explore salvaging the following:
- Framing lumber
- Interior lumber
- Windows
- Doors
- Hardware
- Water heaters
- Sinks, tubs
- Bricks
- Concrete
- Tarps
- Fencing
- Scaffolding
- Tile
- Molding
- Decorative masonry
We recommend you visit:
Deconstruction Institute
The ReUse People
