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Construction and Demolition Waste, Recycling, and Reuse

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Material from the construction, demolition, and renovation of buildings makes up one-third of the waste sent to landfills in the region. Metro Vancouver aims to increase recycling and encourage reuse rates of the construction, renovation, and demolition industry by diverting building materials, such as wood from disposal. ​

Wood and plastic are the largest components of construction and demolition waste disposed of in the region, according to the ​2022 Metro Vancouver Waste Composition Study.

Recycling and reusing building materials has cost-saving incentives, saves trees, conserves landfill space, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and supports affordable housing.

Metro Vancouver has created the Construction and Demolition Waste Toolkit to help contractors, project managers, and home owners find:

  • Alternatives to traditional demolition
  • Ways to reuse and recycle building materials
  • Construction and demolition facilities, recycling depots, and service providers
  • Resources for the management of hazardous materials commonly found in construction sites
Use the toolkit​

Regional demolition bylaws and permits

Metro Vancouver municipalities each have their own set of bylaws and procedures that govern construction and demolition activities, including salvage and recycling requirements.

Some municipalities have implemented regulatory measures to encourage recycling and reuse of building materials. Learn about demolition waste diversion requirements near you using the menu below or by contacting your local building services department.​

Member jurisdictions with construction and demolition recycling requirements​​​

Member jurisdict​​ions with other construction and demolition permitting requirements​​​

​Calculate the waste generated by your residential demolition project

Use this calculator to estimate the weight of each type of waste material generated at a demolition site. It can also calculate the minimum amount of demolition waste (by weight) that must be recycled or reused to fulfill local recycling requirements.

Demolition Waste Generation Rates Calculator​​
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A House on the MoveA House on the Move871186274
Deconstruction TrainingDeconstruction Training216944216
Construction, Renovation, and Demolition (CRD) WasteConstruction, Renovation, and Demolition (CRD) Waste307605092

 Related links

 

 

Construction and Demolition Waste Reduction Toolkithttps://metrovancouver.org/services/solid-waste/construction-demolition-waste-reduction-toolkit, Construction and Demolition Waste Reduction ToolkitConstruction and Demolition Waste Reduction Toolkit
Residential Demolition Waste Generation Rates Calculatorhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/solid-waste/demolition-waste-generation-rates-calculator, Residential Demolition Waste Generation Rates CalculatorResidential Demolition Waste Generation Rates Calculator
Metro Vancouver Recycleshttps://recycling.metrovancouver.org/, Metro Vancouver RecyclesMetro Vancouver Recycles
Disposal Ban Programhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/solid-waste/disposal-ban-program, Disposal Ban ProgramDisposal Ban Program
Hazardous Wasteshttps://metrovancouver.org/services/solid-waste/hazardous-wastes, Hazardous WastesHazardous Wastes
Facility Diversion Rateshttps://metrovancouver.org/services/environmental-regulation-enforcement/solid-waste-regulatory-program/facility-diversion-rates, Facility Diversion RatesFacility Diversion Rates

 Resources

 

 

Clean Wood Disposal Ban Rack Cardhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/solid-waste/Documents/clean-wood-disposal-ban-info-card.pdf, Clean Wood Disposal Ban Rack CardClean Wood Disposal Ban Rack Card
Used Gypsum Disposal and New Gypsum Recycling Programhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/solid-waste/used-gypsum-disposal-program, Used Gypsum Disposal and New Gypsum Recycling ProgramUsed Gypsum Disposal and New Gypsum Recycling Program

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