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Waste not, want not

By: McCoy's Editorial Team

How do I dispose of my construction waste without bruising my environmental conscious

Whether you're a home builder constructing a brand new home, a remodeler upgrading a kitchen or a weekend warrior building a deck, creating something with your own hands is exciting. Watching your project come together can give you a great deal of personal satisfaction. You want to step back and say, "look, I built that."

But have you ever thought about how to properly dispose of all the construction debris that is generated as a result of your handiwork? There are various steps you can take along the way to minimize the amount of your refuse that will end up in a landfill. Obviously, based on your budget and circumstances, you can't do it all when it comes to environmentally friendly disposal of construction debris. But every little bit helps.

One person's trash is another's treasure

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