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Construction & Demolition Materials
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Construction and demolition (C&D) materials consist of the debris generated during the construction, renovation, and demolition of buildings, roads, and bridges. C&D materials often contain bulky, heavy materials that include:
- concrete,
- wood (from buildings),
- asphalt (from roads and roofing shingles),
- gypsum (the main component of drywall),
- metals,
- bricks,
- glass,
- plastics,
- salvaged building components (doors, windows, and plumbing fixtures), and
- trees, stumps, earth, and rock from clearing sites.
Reducing and recycling C&D materials conserves landfill space, reduces the environmental impact of producing new materials, creates jobs, and can reduce overall building project expenses through avoided purchase/disposal costs.
