Reducing the amount of C&D materials disposed of in landfills or combustion facilities provides numerous benefits.
- Less waste can lead to fewer disposal facilities, potentially reducing associated environmental issues including methane gas emissions which contribute to global warming
- Reducing, reusing, and recycling C&D materials offsets the need to extract and consume virgin resources, which also reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
- Deconstruction and selective demolition methods divert large amounts of materials from disposal and provide business opportunities within the local community.
- Recovered materials can be donated to qualified 501(c)(3) charities, resulting in a tax benefit.
