CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL RECYCLING FAQ

Construction and demolition.

Construction & demolition material includes asphalt, concrete, dirt, rock, brick, sand, soil and stone.

All materials above should be transported from your job site(s) to a local construction recycling facility for safe and proper disposal.

Yes, you must drop off your own material. Please call the construction material recycling center of your choice in advance for rules, regulations and operating hours.

When you recycle C&D material you drop them off at a facility to be properly sorted then resold or reused. Deconstruction is when a project manager will repurpose materials currently on the job site.

For example, you can use clean fill dirt to fill holes or build up ground elevation.

Landfill waste reduction, energy savings, lower carbon footprint, greenhouse gas reduction and saves natural resources.

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Energy & cost savings, competitive edge, job creation and local partnerships which boost the local economy.

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Batteries, fluorescent bulbs, paints, pesticides, oil, gasoline and propane are all considered hazardous waste and must be discarded properly. While most construction material recycling facilities do not accept these items, you can find local disposal centers near you.

A recycling plan should be made clear from the very beginning. If your subcontractor does not want to comply you can either assume all C&D recycling responsibilities or find another subcontractor.

Reduce waste on your construction site by storing material properly, purchasing only what you need and ordering from brands with minimal packaging.

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No. Due to the size, bulk and weight construction material must be properly discarded at a local recycling facility.

Please do! This is also a recycling technique we recommend if the fixtures are in good shape. Habitat for Humanity ReStores are located nationwide and proceeds to go Habitat for Humanity projects.

When bringing C&D materials to JJD Recycling LLC for recycling we ask that your materials are cleaned and sorted beforehand. Avoid mixing dirt, concrete, asphalt and other materials in the same load.

Yes, we accept loads on either a dumpster or directly from your truck. We just ask that all materials are separated beforehand to speed up the process.

C&D waste accounts for almost 30% of all materials that go into landfills. By properly recycling, you are saving natural resources, reducing waste and freeing up space in landfills.

Yes, you can, just be sure to inquire about their recycling practices to ensure your waste is getting disposed of properly.

Every state and local municipality have their own requirements for how to properly dispose of construction and demolition materials. Visit this website to see Pennsylvania’s requirements.

Asphalt, concrete and rubble will be turned into aggregate or new asphalt and concrete products.

Wood will be transformed into new products like furniture or broken down into mulch or compost.

No. We do not accept appliances, lighting, ceiling fans, tools or plumbing items. JJD Recycling LLC is a Philadelphia construction recycling facility with disposal services available for concrete, asphalt, clean fill and stripped topsoil only.