ConstructionDeal.com Update

Demolition Could Save You Money and Save Your Planet:

The first thing that DIYers and contractors do is tear apart the old room that's being renovated. They back up a giant dumpster (need a dumpster?) and fill it full of demolition debris.

On most remodeling jobs, it can be done quickly, usually in one day. On some home additions, it might take a few days to fill up the dumpster.

Where do you think all that construction debris is carted off to?

You might be able to do something about our overfilled landfills. And help out your neighboring communities. And help your wallet... Sound interesting? It's important to think about all those old materials that are being removed from your house and what can be done with them. The short answer - recycle. Construction materials account for 22% of all of our entire waste stream.

Did you know that up to 90% of an old house can be recycled? Think of all that construction garbage that would not be added to your local landfill. Habitat for Humanity has opened many ReUse stores throughout the country and they're encouraging builders and homeowners to recycle their demolition materials.

And, in California that I know of, you can get money back or tax incentives by showing that you turned your construction debris over to a recycling center. It could be a great way to save money on your home remodel or addition. Check with your local government offices on environmental services or waste management. Or you can Google "construction debris recycling" or "demolition debris recycling" and your city/state.

What can be recycled? Some items are hazardous but most are renewable materials. Wood, drywall, insulation, asphalt, concrete, gravel, brick, and more. Make sure you, your contractor, or the demolition subcontractor know that you wish to take an extra day or two to separate out all the construction debris so most of it can be recycled. Even if they don't like it - it's your planet and you're paying the bill. In more ways than one.

Submit your demolition request to ConstructionDeal.com. You'll get 4 quotes from local demolition contractors - sometimes in a matter of minutes. It's a fast and easy way to find demolition companies - at no cost.

Labels: Green Demolition, Recycling