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Recommendation GB4: Expand capacity and markets for reusing and recycling construction and demolition materials

Developing recycling and product stewardship infrastructure.

Identify places where additional capacity is needed for reuse and recycling of building materials, and begin planning to provide it. Current needs include increased processing capacity in eastern Washington, additional transfer stations and sites to receive construction and demolition materials, increased storage/retail capacity for reusing materials, increased recycling services in urban areas, and more facilities that can process demolition materials containing toxic materials. Within five years, expansion of the reuse/recycling infrastructure will be under way, and at least two additional facilities in underserved areas will be in operation. The use of reused and/or recycled building materials will increase by at least 25 percent within five years. Assess current markets and develop a plan to expand market capacity to manage the materials.

Related Milestone

Expansion of the reuse and recycling infrastructure is under way, and at least two additional facilities in underserved areas are in operation.

Related Milestone

Through increasing awareness of the benefits of green building the use of reused and/or recycled building materials has increased by at least 25 percent, and these materials are widely available.

Related Milestone

Product stewardship programs for carpet, paint, and mercury-containing building products are in place.

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