What is deconstruction/salvage?
Deconstruction, also known as salvage, can eliminate disposal costs and may also result in taxable donations. During the deconstruction process, hazardous materials are properly removed and reusable materials are properly salvaged for reuse at the same project or donated to reusable item stores, other individuals or non-profit building organizations. These include many items such as wood floors, doors, electrical and bathroom fixtures, bricks and blocks, steel beams and studs, lumber, windows, tiles, etc. The Certified Recycling Facilities list and map offer a list of recyclers in San Diego that will take salvaged materials. Remember to allow enough time at the start of the demolition phase for deconstruction. Postponing the beginning of demolition while construction details are worked out reduces the amount of time available to salvage or recycle during demolition.
