C&D Materials Management
Construction and Demolition Materials Management
Construction and demolition waste (C&D) is managed like other solid waste in that a general solid waste management hierarchy is followed. In the hierarchy of solid waste management methods, source reduction and recycling get the highest priority, and disposal at landfills and incinerators are the least preferred options.
C&D is usually managed as a single waste stream, however, in the state of Connecticut, this material is categorized and regulated as a distinct type of municipal solid waste (MSW) and the materials from demolition and deconstruction activities are a type of ‘bulky waste’.
The state's goal is to increase the amount of C&D materials we recover for reuse and recycling. Toward that end, some C&D materials may qualify for a "beneficial use determination" (BUD)...
Learn more about construction and demolition waste management goals in the State Solid Waste Management Plan.
- What Is Construction & Demolition Waste?
- Deconstruction
- Reuse, Recycling & Disposal Options
- Construction Waste Management Plans
- Environmental & Human Health Issues
- Asphalt Shingle Recycling
- Beneficial Use of Solid Waste
- Green Building
- Local Management of C&D Waste
- Additional C&D Resources
Related Topics
- Permits & Licenses
- Information Resources for Contractors in the Construction Trades
- Disposal of Building Materials Coated With Lead-Based Paint
- Management and Disposal of Lead-Contaminated Materials
- Illegal Dumping
- Brush and Stump Management
- Contaminated Soil and Sediment Staging and Transfer General Permit
- Remediation Site Cleanup
- Remediation Waste
- Disaster Debris Management Preparedness
- "Red Flag" List: C&D Information for Local Officials
Reuse, Recycling & Disposal Options for C & D
Small contractors and homeowners engaging in remodeling projects should be sure to check with their municipal recycling coordinator for proper disposal of C&D debris.
Reuse Options
- A Guide to Local Building Materials Reuse Centers in CT
- Reuse Centers and Materials Exchanges
- Directory of Wood-Framed Building Deconstruction...
- Building Materials Reuse Association Directory
Recycling Options
- Asphalt Shingle Recyclers in Connecticut
- Ceiling Tile Recycling Program
- Carpet America Recovery Effort
- Brush and Stump Management
- Aggregate Recycling Facilities
- Fluorescent Lamp Recycling Facilities
Disposal Options
Construction and Demolition Volume Reduction Plants
Active Landfill Sites in Connecticut
Questions?
For questions... call DEEP Solid Waste Office.
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Content last updated April 8, 2026