So you're ready to start fresh, but what to do with all the leftovers? If you want to do right by the environment, follow these tips to descard materials properly.
Top Ways to Recycle
Before You Demo:
- - Donate usable furniture to local non-profit. Try: Goodwill.org or Charitynavigator.org.
- - Post your stuff on Freecycle or Craigslist.
How to Dispose of Unused Building Materials:
- - Donate to Habitat Restore.
- - Contact companies you purchased products from to see if they would like to take back what you are removing to recycling.
- - Disassemble products to recycle core materials.
Recycling Common Construction Materials
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Wood/Laminates
Check your local waste hauler. Woods and laminates are a common item that can be recycled. Make sure you ask if screws and adhesives are a problem. If tables are not able to be donated, you might have to separate the steel and vinyl edging.
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Metal
Metal is easily recycled. Contact your current waste hauler to see what they will take. If they can’t help, enter your zip code at www.1800recycling.com to find local recyclers.
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Ceilings
Armstrong has a great program for recycling used ceiling tiles. They work with local companies to consolidate truck loads to be returned to their manufacturing facility. They have recycled over 80 million sq. ft. of old ceiling material since the program began in 1999. View reference...
If you are purchasing another manufacturer's ceiling system, check their website to see if they take back ceiling systems.
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Wallcoverings
Omnova has a recycling program for anyone purchasing Recore or Ecore wallcovering. View details...
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Hazardous materials
Items such as fluorescent light bulbs and asbestos need to be properly disposed of. Visit 1800recycling.com to find out how.