Recycle Construction Materials

Recycling is the practice of recovering used materials from the waste stream and then incorporating those same materials into the manufacturing process.
Many communities in California now offer curbside collection or drop-off sites for certain recyclable materials. But collecting materials is only the first step toward making the recycling process work.
Successful recycling also depends on manufacturers making products from recovered materials and, in turn, consumers purchasing products made of recycled materials. Do your part--"close the loop" and buy products made of recycled materials whenever possible.

Where to Recycle

• Beverage Containers. Find a beverage container recycling center where you will receive California Refund Value (CRV).
• Construction debris. You can search for facilities by county that reuse or recycle types of construction and demolition (C&D) debris, such as asphalt, drywall, and metal, on our site.
• Electronic Waste. Discarded electronic products can present environmental hazards if not properly managed. Search this directory to find an organization near you that may handle your unwanted electronics. To find out more about California's electronic waste recycling law and what it means to you, please visit eRecycle.org.
• Plastic. You can also find facilities that reuse or recycle specific types of plastic, such as acrylic, nylon, high density polyethylene (HDPE), and low density polyethylene (LDPE) on our site.
• Used Oil. Find out where you can take your used motor oil and receive 40 cents per gallon.
• The Waste Prevention Information Exchange recycling page includes a comprehensive list of recycling databases.
• Find Your Nearest Recycling Center. Enter your ZIP code to go to the "Earth's 911" website and find local centers for recycling materials, including household hazardous waste.

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Looking for facilities that collect specific types of construction and demolition debris for reuse or recycling? The form below enables you to search a database of these facilities.
This database is being continuously updated with new information. If you find inaccurate information or know of a facility that should be included, please contact our staff listed at the bottom of this page.

Here is a list of construction items to be recycled:

Appliances
 Asphalt
 Brick
 Carpet
 Concrete
 Drywall
 Fixtures
 Flooring
 Glass
 Gravel
 Green Waste
 Metal
 Cardboard
 Paint
 Pallets
 Plastic
 Roofing
 Sand
 Soil
 Wood


http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/ConDemo/Recyclers/RecyclerSearch.aspx

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