Building construction and renovation produces waste. On average, for every 1,000 sq foot of standard home built, 4,000 lbs of waste is generated. You would think that some of this would be diverted to other projects, but no, it’s all destined for landfill with only a small proportion that waste breaking down in this century. It needs to stop.
Renoback is pioneering a new way to recycle reclaimed building materials and keep them out of landfill. Their site, www.Renoback.com is way to list your leftover building materials, tools and items taken out of houses during renovations so that they can be given away or sold to those who are looking for them. There is a tremendous market out there for anything related to reclaimed building materials – and on Renoback, listings are free!
Here are ideas on what reclaimed building materials are being used for:
Learn how to deconstruct your home and save it from landfill – and maybe earn a little cash for your next project too!
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