During Renovation


It is amazing how much waste is produced during renovation or construction of a new home. Each year, Ohioans landfill over five million tons of construction and demolition debris. Nationally, the amount of construction and demolition debris produced each year is between 136-210 million tons.


Construction and demolition


(C&D) debris is defined as those materials resulting from the alteration, construction, destruction, rehabilitation or repair of any manmade physical structure or surrounding site.


Reuse/Recycling


You may be asking yourself, what does C&D mean to me? There are many opportunities to reuse and recycle waste during renovation or construction of a home.


The next


time you are renovating or building a new house, talk to your contractor about job-site recycling.


Check in the


recycling and reuse sections (Appendix B & D) for reuse organizations and recycling facilities that process construction waste.


Innovative Building Techniques If you are planning to build a new house or renovate an existing one, why not make it a green house? Hundreds of recycled-content building materials are available. Check in


your local Yellow Pages, search online to find businesses that sell recycled content building materials or check at your local hardware store (i.e. Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, etc.). Here are a few websites to check out:


Close the Loop (866-629-8414) Close the Loop offers a wide variety of recycled products and green building materials, including garden glass, rubber tiles, plastic post & rail fencing, interior moldings and more. www.closetheloop.com


Re-New Wood Eco-Shake (900-420-7576) Eco-shake is an innovative roofing material comprised of 100% recycled materials, reinforced vinyl and cellulose fiber. The eco-shake shingle is designed to resemble and replace www.renewwood.com


Frequently Asked Questions About Construction & Demolition Debris


How can I get rid of carpet?


The District cannot recycle carpet at this time.


If the carpet


cannot be donated to a friend, neighbor, relative or reuse store, then place your carpet in with your regular trash.


Carpet


must be dry. Do not set carpet at the curb when it is raining. hauler.


For more information, contact your trash


How do I recycle aluminum siding? Check Appendix B for a list of recycling outlets for aluminum siding (under “Scrap Metal”).


How do I get rid of vinyl siding? The District cannot recycle vinyl siding at this time. See Appendix E for a list of construction and demolition debris landfills that will take your vinyl siding.


Construction & Demolition Debris Landfills debris (C&D debris) from


Local C&D debris landfills accept construction and demolition


the public.


Materials that can be disposed of at these facilities include lumber, drywall, brick, concrete, metals, plaster, windows, roofing materials, plumbing fixtures, electrical wiring, heating equipment, asphalt, insulation and carpeting. The facilities cannot accept regular household waste, hazardous waste and asbestos.


wood shake shingles.


Wausau Tile (800-388-8728) Recycled glass - terrazzo tile, pavers, planters, whatever your needs look to Wausau Tile. Your projects can now be designed with a ''Green Status'', both inside and outside, with the vast array of recycled glass products manufactured by Wausau Tile. www.wausautile.com (Keyword “Recycled Glass”)


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Check Appendix E for a complete list of Construction and Demolition Debris Landfills located in the District.


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