Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
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Resources for C&D management options
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We generate an estimated 2800 tons of asphalt shingle scrap annually; ARS is easy to separate from other construction and demolition materials for recycling;
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Waste Management Plans for construction, renovation and demolition projects are part of a growing movement to better manage materials and create sustainable communities.
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Deconstruction focuses on giving the materials within a building a “new life” once the building as a whole can no longer be used as a safe viable structure.
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Local ordinances create incentives and encourage recycling of construction and demolition (C&D) waste, which can improve a community’s overall recycling rate.