Building a home, remodeling or just building a deck?  Many construction and demolition (C&D) wastes could be recycled.  Land clearing debris is ground into mulch.  Concrete and asphalt are ground and reused.  Clean wood, metals and gypsum (drywall) are recyclable too.

Recycling your construction/demolition wastes may save you
and your contractor money in addition to being good for our environment; however, pre-planning is needed. 

Plan the job carefully.
Buy only what you need.
Anticipate what materials you will have as wastes.
Save leftover material for later use if feasible. 
Do not store wood under the house.
Determine if you can donate material to someone that can use it.
Habitat for Humanity may be able to use some items.
Decide which items may be recycled if not suitable for reuse.

Clean wood waste may be recycled at the Foxhole Landfill
 located at 17131 Lancaster Hwy.  There is also a program for recycling clean concrete and block at this location.  There is a reduced charge for this service so call 704-752-5827 for details.
Click here for a list of other recycling options.

Small loads of construction/demolition debris may be disposed by residents at several of the County's full service drop centers.
Click here for locations and other details.

Residents of the incorporated municipalities of Mecklenburg County may wish to contact their city/town solid waste officials for information on possible pick up of materials generated by "homeowner repair".

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