Description
Construction and demolition materials are a major waste stream, and many items (doors, fixtures, lumber, masonry) can be salvaged and reused. This action creates a Deconstruction Policy for municipal projects so usable C&D materials are redirected away from landfills through salvage, reuse, and recycling. Deconstruction can reduce disposal costs, support local reuse markets, and lower embodied emissions by keeping materials in circulation. Success looks like policy adoption, contractors incorporating deconstruction and salvage in project plans, increased quantities of materials reused or recycled, and measurable reductions in landfill disposal from municipal construction activities.