Construction Recycling
C&D Debris Management & Diversion
Construction and demolition (C&D) recycling recovers concrete, metal, wood, drywall, roofing, and other materials from building, renovation, and demolition projects. C&D debris represents over 600 million tons per year in the US — more than twice the amount of municipal solid waste.
Recycling Built for Job Sites
Construction and demolition debris is the largest waste stream in the United States by weight — over 600 million tons annually according to the EPA. Yet most of it is highly recyclable: concrete can be crushed and reused as aggregate, metals are infinitely recyclable, and wood can be chipped for mulch or biomass.
The challenge for contractors is logistics. Job sites need the right containers, delivered on time, swapped when full, and hauled to facilities that actually sort and recycle — not just landfill everything. Many municipalities now require C&D diversion plans as a condition of building permits, making documented recycling a project requirement.
Why Construction Chooses Us
What Construction Generates
Typical waste streams we manage for construction operations.
Regulations Are Getting Stricter
More cities require C&D diversion plans before issuing permits. Getting ahead of the mandate saves money and delays.
C&D Diversion Mandates Are Expanding
Cities like San Francisco (75%), Portland (85%), and NYC are requiring documented diversion rates for permitted projects. No plan, no permit.
Learn more arrow_forwardWrong Containers Cost Real Money
Oversized dumpsters haul air. Undersized ones overflow. Mixed heavy debris triggers overweight surcharges. Right-sizing saves 20-30%.
Learn more arrow_forwardLead, Asbestos, and Fluorescent Fixtures
Demo sites expose regulated materials that require licensed handling. Mixing hazmat with general debris contaminates the entire load.
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Services Contractors Actually Use
Materials We Pull From the Waste Stream
Job Sites We've Cleared
72% diversion on 200-unit apartment build
Concrete recycled as aggregate, metals sold, wood chipped. Diversion documentation satisfied city permit requirements.
Full demo sorted in 2 weeks
Three 40-yard roll-offs rotating on 48-hour swaps. 85 tons of debris, 65% diverted from landfill.
Construction Recycling Questions
Permits, diversion rates, and what can come out of a demo.
View All FAQs arrow_forwardA C&D diversion rate measures what percentage of construction waste is recycled vs landfilled. Many cities now require a diversion plan (with target rates of 50-85%) as a condition of building permits. We provide diversion documentation that satisfies these requirements.
Yes. Concrete is crushed and used as recycled aggregate for road base, backfill, and new concrete mixes. Brick and masonry can also be crushed for aggregate. These heavy materials should go in dedicated "heavy debris" dumpsters, not mixed with general waste.
Depends on the project phase. A 20-yard handles most residential renovations. 30-40 yard containers are standard for commercial construction and demolition. Heavy debris (concrete, masonry) requires 10-15 yard containers due to weight limits. We recommend the right mix.
Asbestos and lead paint require licensed abatement contractors and permitted disposal facilities. We coordinate with licensed abatement firms and provide manifested hazardous waste transportation to approved disposal sites.
Yes. Our processing facilities sort C&D loads to recover metals, wood, cardboard, and concrete for recycling. Source-separation on site (keeping metals, concrete, and wood in separate containers) improves diversion rates and often reduces costs.
Yes. LEED v4 MR Credit: Construction and Demolition Waste Management awards up to 2 points for diverting 50-75% of C&D waste. We provide the weight tickets and diversion reports needed for LEED documentation.
Asphalt shingles can be recycled into road pavement material. We provide dedicated containers for roofing tear-offs. Metal roofing goes through our scrap metal program.
Most markets offer next-day delivery. Same-day available in major metros. We coordinate swap schedules with your project timeline so there's never a gap.
Get a Construction Recycling Quote
Tell us about the project — size, timeline, and materials. We'll recommend containers and a pickup schedule.