Examples of Construction & Demolition Waste

Construction waste materials are wide ranging depending on the project and can consist of any or all of the following:

•Bricks and masonry

•Concrete

•Wood

•Metal, including piping

•Plaster and drywall

•Glass and windows

•Debris from large projects (e.g., asphalt, rubble, tile, etc.)

•Landscape waste

It is critical to mention that construction waste may also contain certain hazardous substances such as asbestos, lead, oil-based paint, sludge from various solvents and mercury.