Safety
Recycling C&D debris on construction sites keeps
the site cleaner, helps to deter illegal dumping, and prevents
accidents.
Proper signage
and training of job-site supervisors and workers helps to ensure
that contractors and subs understand what’s involved with
keeping a job site free of litter, home or putrescible garbage,
and recycling containers free of contamination.
Establish a
Market Advantage
Economic Advantage
Florida generates almost 37 million tons of waste annually, and
C&D debris comprises 34 percent of that waste. If the average cost to
dispose of a ton of C&D debris is $40, and 75 percent of C&D debris is
recyclable, Florida could save over $377 million annually by
recycling.
In
Sarasota County that average disposal rate is about $52/ton.
By
separating recyclable material such as concrete, metals,
cardboard, scrap wire, and other materials, you can salvage
reusable materials or you can utilize less expensive recycling
hauling services instead of disposing of the material as C&D.
While initially separating recyclable materials from the C&D
wastes will require site supervisors to monitor implementation
of the new procedures, in the long run these practices have
proven to be cost effective.
It pays to shop for recycling
services! Recyclable materials are a commodity and as such
have value in the marketplace. Shop around and negotiate for
best price and
service levels!
C&D Recycling Service Providers
Salvage and Re-use Service Providers
Other Recycling Service Provider
Benefits to the Local Economy
Recycling C&D
debris helps our economy by creating jobs related to salvaging
and recycling of construction waste and through the manufacture
of recycled content materials.
Assist
Charitable Organizations
Organizations
like
Habitat for
Humanity and
Goodwill
Industries can use surplus building materials
and/or salvaged materials. Depending on quantities, pick-up
of materials at the project site can sometimes be arranged.
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