Discover the Benefits of Deconstruction

Member Resource:

Judith Silver

Marin County Hazardous & Solid Waste Management Joint Powers Authority. ZeroWasteMarin.org

Recycling is a way of life in Marin, yet waste from even a small construction project can wipe out the benefits of years of recycling and composting at home and at work. Whether taking on a remodeling project as a homeowner or through a contractor, it is easy to ensure the materials are reclaimed through deconstruction, reuse, repurposing, or recycling. State and local laws require diverting at least 65% of construction and demolition (C&D) materials. The requirement is enforced when you request a building permit from your city, town, or the county.

Zero Waste Marin encourages all waste diversion-friendly activities at construction

and demolition sites. When you take the steps to give your building materials a second life, it reduces methane in landfills and you may be able to claim a tax benefit for your efforts. Interested in learning how? Here’s what you can do:

Tip 1:

Hire a Deconstruction company. Working with specialists can save you time, money, >>

Deconstruction can save you a significant amount on taxes, reduce debris sent to landfills, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, reduce harmful resource extraction, and support local jobs in the green economy.

>> and help categorize items more effectively. Several Marin Builders Association members provide this service and handle everything during the demolition phase to ensure proper disposal at certified facilities.

Tip 2:

For all applicable projects, document that the material was sent to a Certified Construction and Demolition Recycling Facility. Collect all receipts, or “weight tickets,” from facilities used for reuse or recycling of C&D debris from your project. You must ask for your mixed C&D load to be sorted for recycling. A list of facilities around the Bay Area can be found at zerowastemarin.org/C&D.

Tip 3:

To maximize a tax benefit, engage a Deconstruction appraiser to determine the potential value of the materials that can be salvaged from your project for a possible donation. Be sure to donate applicable materials and document the value of all your donations.

Tip 4:

Make sure to set aside reusable appliances, fixtures, and lumber for drop-off to or pick up by reuse companies. More often than not, there is an alternative to landfills.

While it may seem like extra effort on top of an existing remodel or demotion project, taking proactive steps towards Deconstruction can save you a significant amount on taxes, reduce debris sent to landfills, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, reduce harmful resource extraction, and support local jobs in the green economy. Visit zerowastemarin.org/C&D to learn more tools, tips, and forms related to the C&D ordinance.

Certified Local Facilities List:

Mixed C&D Processing Facilities Marin Resource Recovery Center

565 Jacoby St. San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 485-5646

marinsanitaryservice.com/marin-resourcerecoverycenter-mrrc/

Redwood Landfill & Recycling Center

8950 Redwood Highway Novato, CA 94945 (415) 408-9052

redwoodlandfill.wm.com

Windsor Material Recovery Facility

590 Caletti Ave. Windsor, CA 95492 (877) 698-8473

pacificsanitation.com/mrf-recycle-facility

Reuse Facilities

Marin Community Benefit Cooperative

844 B St. San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 454-9948

Daniel O. Davis, Inc.

1051 Todd Rd. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 585-1903

davisdemolition.com

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