Builder's Guide
to Reuse & Recycling

The Contra Costa Builder's Guide to Reuse and Recycling is a directory that was developed to help Bay Area builders, contractors, and  residents reuse and recycle construction and demolition materials.

In 1989, the State of California mandated that all cities reduce landfilled waste by 50% in the year 200 and beyond. Despite increased recycling throughout California, landfilled waste continues to grow, largely due to increased construction activities.

To encourage C&D recycling, many cities throughout Contra Costa County have implemented C&D debris recycling ordinances. These ordinances require contractors and builders to divert between 50% and 75% of their job debris from the landfill.

This directory contains valuable information on recycling C&D debris that could assist you with city ordinance compliance, reduce the disposal of valuable resources and save you money! For optimal recycling, call the companies before your construction or demolition project begins.

Builder's Guide (pdf, 1.6MB)