Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Additional C&D Management Resources

C&D Reuse and Recycling List Serve
Waste Reduction
Calculators to Reduce Scrap
C&D/Green Building Resources
Organizations & Groups
Deconstruction Resources
Training Opportunities
Miscellaneous Resources
C&D Waste Management Plans
Building Material Reuse Centers
Material Exchanges

Wood Framed Structure

Connecticut C&D Reuse and Recycling List Serve

This list is open to professionals and community volunteers working on C&D recycling efforts and is for discussing C&D recycling and recovery challenges and opportunities in Connecticut. CT DEEP is sponsoring this discussion list to encourage cross-pollination of ideas, hear new concepts, approaches and technologies, share successes, projects and programs and overall provide each other support in an effort to increase C&D recycling and recovery in Connecticut.  To join, email Sherill Baldwin.

Waste Reduction: Measure Twice, Cut Once

Calculators to Reduce Leftovers or Scrap

Gypsum Board Calculator
Interior Paint Calculator
Roof Area Calculator (Shingles)
Tile or Stone Material Calculator
More Construction and Conversion Calculators
Calculate Your Construction Waste Reduction Potential

Reducing the amount of waste you generate saves money.  Money is saved when you buy fewer construction materials and pay for less disposal fees.  

If you cannot reduce the amount of scrap or leftover materials you generate, you may be able to reuse many of the materials.  Consider donating items or see if you can integrate used materials into the design of your new construction. You can also reduce waste or scrap by making sure you only buy what you need.

C&D / Green Building Resources

Organizations and Groups

Deconstruction Resources

Training Opportunities

Deconstruction Training Program
Build Reuse - This webpage includes a forum site and they offer a one-day training program as part of their bi-annual deconstruction conference (DECON).

Green Job Training
Gateway Community College - Offers a non-credit class in deconstruction through their Center for a Sustainable Future.  Classes scheduled sporadically, call to find out current schedule.  

DeConstruct Training Program
The National Center for Craftsmanship - Building Skills by Breaking Down Buildings.  Adults and youth learn real world construction skills while working side by side with trade professionals. An alternative way to take down buildings. Learn emerging deconstruction technology and LEED certification protocols.

Deconstruction Training – Introduction/Beginning and Professional Supervisor
The ReUse Institute of America - A general 2 week training to learn the basics of the trade (good for work force development) and a 2 day professional training program (good for supervisors and general contractors), both include hands-on experience.

Construction Waste Home Study Course
Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) - Offers a construction and demolition recycling course you can complete at home.  Can earn CEUs.

Construction and Demolition Recycling Training and Accreditation Course
WasteCap Resource Solutions - Offers a program that provides the skills to develop, manage, monitor, document and promote a successful recycling program for construction and demolition debris.  Participants receive three year Accreditation in Construction Waste Recycling and training to obtain LEED construction waste management points.

Design for Deconstruction and Reconstruction
Yestermorrow Design/Build School - Offers a week-long course in deconstruction a couple of times a year.  Includes hands-on experience and college credits.

Miscellaneous Resources

 

Reduce/Reuse/Recycle  | C&D Management

Disclaimer: The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) maintains the content on this web site to enhance public access to information and facilitate understanding of waste reduction, reuse and recycling. The CT DEEP is not recommending these resources over any others and recognizes these represent only a partial listing of resources on this subject.

Content Last Updated May 27, 2020