What is construction and demolition waste and how do we reduce or recycle it?
According to the California Integrated Waste Management Board, construction and demolition (C&D) waste accounts for at least 28% of the total tonnage in California landfills. C&D is any material generated by a construction or demolition project. Load composition can vary depending on whether the material is generated by a new construction, a remodel, or a demolition project. Generally, C&D includes asphalt, concrete, cardboard, drywall, metals, organic material, reusable items, and wood. PSSI offers discounts to homeowners and contractors on roll-off boxes that contain clean source-separate recyclable material such as wood or green waste. Most other mixed construction and demolition debris placed in our roll-off boxes is taken to a C&D recycler where concrete, wood, metals, drywall, cardboard, and other recyclable items are separated and recycled. Unrecycable items are landfilled. Introduced in January 1999, this practice has significantly increased our diversion rate. But, before we r
