C&D Waste
Much of the waste produced when constructing, renovating and demolishing homes can be reused or recycled. Construction and demolition (C&D) waste is Western Australia’s largest single source of landfilled waste, with over two million tonnes landfilled each year. As a home builder or renovator, you have many options available to you for the responsible dipsosal of your C&D waste.
BENEFITS
The benefits of reducing, reusing and recycling C&D waste include:
- Less space needed for landfills in our local areas
- More efficient use of valuable, non-renewable resources
- Reduced greenhouse gas emissions from the production and transportation of new resources
BUILDING MATERIALS THAT CAN BE RECYCLED:
These include:
- Steel and aluminium
- Glass
- Gypsum plasterboard
- Carpets
- Timber
- Bricks and tiles
- Concrete
- Plastics
RECYCLING YOUR WASTE
There are a number of recycling facilities and services within Perth that recycle and reuse C&D waste. To find and contact businesses that meet your recycling needs, see the ‘Perth Metropolitan Recycling Directory for Construction and Demolition Secondary Resources’ at:
http://www.zerowastewa.com.au/documents/construction_demolition_rec_directory.pdf