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Introduction
Introduction
Using reclaimed materials for building can not only reduce landfill overload, but help protect our resources too.
This page explains some pros and cons of using reclaimed building material. Further down is a growing directory of places to find these types of materials.
Durability Concerns
Durability Concerns
"When using recycled materials, it’s essential to carefully evaluate their durability and strength. Some recycled materials may demonstrate similar or even superior performance compared to new materials, while others may have limitations. Understanding the structural integrity and long-term viability of recycled materials is crucial to ensure the safety and longevity of the constructed buildings. Proper evaluation and testing procedures must be in place to select the most suitable recycled materials for specific construction purposes." - Offload It: Pros-and Cons of Using Recycled Materials in Construction
Benefits of Reclaimed Building Materials
Benefits of Reclaimed Building Materials
Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency
When considering energy use of any item, including buildings, we have to calculate for both the energy used to construct the building, as well as the lifetime emissions for activities such as heating, cooling, lights, cooking, and communications.
The ability to heat or cool a building passively generally has the biggest potential for energy use reduction during the lifetime of a building.
"Recycled materials can contribute to enhanced energy efficiency in construction projects. When integrated thoughtfully, these materials can improve thermal performance and reduce energy consumption. For example, using recycled insulation materials can lead to lower heating and cooling needs, resulting in reduced energy bills. As energy-efficient construction gains importance, incorporating recycled materials offers an eco-friendly approach to achieving better energy performance in buildings." - Offload It: Pros-and Cons of Using Recycled Materials in Construction
Environmental Benefits
Environmental Benefits
"Using recycled building materials brings about significant environmental benefits. One of the key advantages is the reduction of demand for virgin resources. By repurposing materials like wood, steel, and concrete, the construction industry can help conserve natural resources and protect ecosystems. Additionally, recycling materials leads to a decrease in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a more sustainable future. The practice also diverts waste from landfills, reducing the burden on these disposal sites. By embracing recycled materials, the construction sector can play a crucial role in promoting resource conservation and mitigating environmental impacts." - Offload It: Pros-and Cons of Using Recycled Materials in Construction
Europe
Europe
"The building and construction sector uses half of all new resources and generates more than a third of all waste in the EU*." - Grosvenor: Accelerating Material Re-use
Asia
Asia
In Mongolia, construction waste is believed to make up around 20% of the waste stream.
Financial
Financial
Reusing materials instead of manufacturing and buying everything new can save money as well as other resources.
The energy saving qualities of reclaimed materials should also be factored into the design whenever possible.
Aesthetic & Design Qualities Unique to Reclaimed Materials
Aesthetic & Design Qualities Unique to Reclaimed Materials
"One of the remarkable advantages of using recycled building materials is the wide range of aesthetic and design possibilities they offer. These materials can add character and a unique visual appeal to construction projects. Reclaimed wood, for instance, can create a rustic and charming atmosphere, while salvaged architectural elements can add historical significance. Embracing recycled materials can inspire architects and builders to innovate and create distinct, sustainable designs that captivate the imagination of occupants and visitors alike." - Offload It: Pros-and Cons of Using Recycled Materials in Construction
Companies & Charities by Location
Companies & Charities by Location
This section is intended to help you track down reclaimed building supplies and hardware for your next project.
We usually keep companies and charities separate, but since there was an overlap with charity shops, the two categories are currently combined on this page.
In addition to buying, you may be able to find reclaimed wood and other materials in a variety of places such as sharing groups, craigslist, and more.
International
International
Build.Recycle.Net: Used Building Materials Industry Directory
Habitat ReStores "are home improvement stores that accept small and large donations of new or gently used furniture, appliances, housewares, building materials and more. Proceeds from the sales of these items help Habitat’s work in your community and around the world."
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Africa
Africa
Ghana
Ghana
Egypt
Egypt
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Morocco
Morocco
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
South Africa
South Africa
Construction Companies South Africa: Architectural Salvage Company Listings
Protector Build "More than 30 years ago, Protector Build started as a small company trading in second-hand building material and has expanded over the years into a Group of Companies with different departments"
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Asia
Asia
China
China
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."Yulong Eco-Materials Limited "is a vertically integrated manufacturer of eco-friendly building products located in the city of Pingdingshan in Henan Province, China. Its primary operating entities, Yulong Concrete and Yulong Brick, began operations in 2004 and 2006, respectively, and since that time have become Pingdingshan's leading producers of fly-ash bricks and concrete.
Yulong recently completed its state of the art, vertically integrated recycling plant and brick plant with two lines and its new research and development center."
India
India
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Israel
Israel
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Japan
Japan
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."残材BANK "中美建設は「残材BANKプロジェクト」に取り組んでいます。"
Jordan
Jordan
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Malaysia
Malaysia
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Thailand
Thailand
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Turkey
Turkey
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Europe
Europe
Opalis "Building and renovating with reclaimed materials Professional dealers, common materials, examples of projects" "The objective of the Opalis website is to facilitate the reuse of materials in construction and renovation projects."
Salvage Europe "specializes in sourcing and importing new and reclaimed French Oak, Stone, and Terracotta products from Europe."
Austria
Austria
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Belgium
Belgium
Opalis "Building and renovating with reclaimed materials Professional dealers, common materials, examples of projects" "The objective of the Opalis website is to facilitate the reuse of materials in construction and renovation projects."
RotorDC - Deconstruction & Consulting "We are a cooperative that organises the reuse of construction materials. We dismantle, process and trade salvaged building components (from hardware and chairs to ceramic tiles and doors)."
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Denmark
Denmark
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Estonia
Estonia
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Finland
Finland
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
France
France
Opalis "Building and renovating with reclaimed materials Professional dealers, common materials, examples of projects" "The objective of the Opalis website is to facilitate the reuse of materials in construction and renovation projects."
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Germany
Germany
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Greece
Greece
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Holland
Holland
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Hungary
Hungary
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Ireland
Ireland
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Italy
Italy
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Luxemburg
Luxemburg
Opalis "Building and renovating with reclaimed materials Professional dealers, common materials, examples of projects" "The objective of the Opalis website is to facilitate the reuse of materials in construction and renovation projects."
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Netherlands
Netherlands
Opalis "Building and renovating with reclaimed materials Professional dealers, common materials, examples of projects" "The objective of the Opalis website is to facilitate the reuse of materials in construction and renovation projects."
Norway
Norway
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Poland / Polska
Poland / Polska
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Portugal
Portugal
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Spain
Spain
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Sweden
Sweden
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Switzerland
Switzerland
Salvage Europe "specializes in sourcing and importing new and reclaimed French Oak, Stone, and Terracotta products from Europe."
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Ukraine
Ukraine
Circular Concrete - S3 Reconstruction of Ukraine "We transform war and disaster rubble into a sustainable future. Our mission is to upcycle concrete debris from damaged and end-of-life buildings in Ukraine into new, low-energy materials using a closed-loop, circular approach.
Through innovative technologies, we tackle challenges like asbestos while pioneering a circular economy that turns waste into valuable resources, giving materials new life."POVTORNO "ReThink, with the support of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Ukraine, has launched the online platform POVTORNO — which translates from Ukrainian as "REPEATEDLY" — to streamline green construction, bring together industry players, promote circular practices, and help address the issue of construction waste disposal."
ReThink "A Ukrainian non-profit committed to driving the transition to a circular economy"
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Enviromate "buy, sell & discover leftover building materials"
Freegle "is like online dating for stuff. They pair people who have stuff they don't need with people who need stuff they don't have. This promotes reuse, keeping things out of landfill and incinerators. They have 2.7 million members across the UK."
Grosvenor "is seeking to build confidence in supply and receiving materials on site through enhancing knowledge and creating a network of progressive companies willing to trial new approaches.
In 2021, we canvassed 120 built environment professionals representing the full lifecycle of a building to find out more about the prevalence of, and barriers to, accelerating material re-use.
A series of guides created by our partners, HETA, ARUP, Orms and Elliott Wood address the major barriers to re-use and are published below."Materials Reuse Portal "We are currently working on integrating with more UK construction material marketplaces. Each provides a different approach to helping circulate materials."
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."Sustainability Yard "is an app-based platform that supports tradespeople and DIYers to buy, sell or give away excess building materials from jobs. The simple app is free to download and plans to allow users to generate a report on carbon emissions saved through their sales. It currently does not take a commission on sales carried out on the platform."
Warp-it "This platform enables sharing of equipment, furniture and other items, working with large organisations such as universities and councils. Schools and third sector (charitable) organisations can join for free. They also provide clearance, repair and cataloguing services."
England
Enfield Excess Materials Exchange "This site is for the partners, contractors and consultants of the London Borough of Enfield to pilot an innovative approach to the reuse of materials and to facilitate connections between ‘donor’ and ‘recipient’ construction projects. The aim is to facilitate the information flows throughout the circular economy, particularly between dismantling and design communities.
To kick start ‘circular’ use of materials within Enfield and to bring about the benefits of the Circular Economy, the Meridian Water development will actively promote the use of the platform while navigating all the surrounding issues."
North America
North America
The ReUse People "We reduce the solid waste stream and change the way the built environment is renewed by salvaging building materials and distributing them for reuse."
Canada
Canada
Habitat ReStores "are home improvement stores that accept small and large donations of new or gently used furniture, appliances, housewares, building materials and more. Proceeds from the sales of these items help Habitat’s work in your community and around the world."
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Mexico
Mexico
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
USA
USA
Build Reuse "Empowering communities to turn construction and demolition waste into local resources."
Habitat ReStores "are home improvement stores that accept small and large donations of new or gently used furniture, appliances, housewares, building materials and more. Proceeds from the sales of these items help Habitat’s work in your community and around the world."
The ReUse People "We reduce the solid waste stream and change the way the built environment is renewed by salvaging building materials and distributing them for reuse."
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
California
Ecopark Store (Berkley) "At our Ecopark Store you’ll find building materials, furniture, housewares, hardware, books, music, and much more."
A Place to Grow "Transform your backyard into a peaceful retreat with a unique, handcrafted space using reclaimed materials. Discover the freedom to create, relax, or work, all in one inspiring place."
The ReUse People "We reduce the solid waste stream and change the way the built environment is renewed by salvaging building materials and distributing them for reuse." Retail
Salvage Europe "specializes in sourcing and importing new and reclaimed French Oak, Stone, and Terracotta products from Europe."
Traditional Materials "is a family owned and operated company based out of Southern California. The Traditional family has traveled the world in search of the very finest building elements & materials, and now we offer them to you."
Idaho
The ReUse People "We reduce the solid waste stream and change the way the built environment is renewed by salvaging building materials and distributing them for reuse."
Illinois
The ReUse People "We reduce the solid waste stream and change the way the built environment is renewed by salvaging building materials and distributing them for reuse."
Louisiana
Spotted Cat Antiques Etc. "is a 30,000 sq.ft. climate controlled antique and vintage market like no other. Conveniently located right off of I-49 on Creswell Lane in Opelousas, Louisiana.
Spotted Cat Antiques Etc. has 100 plus vendors, an Architectural Warehouse, Specialty Booths, and more."
Missouri
The ReUse People "We reduce the solid waste stream and change the way the built environment is renewed by salvaging building materials and distributing them for reuse." Retail
North Carolina
The ReUse People "We reduce the solid waste stream and change the way the built environment is renewed by salvaging building materials and distributing them for reuse."
Texas
City of Houston Building Materials Reuse Warehouse "More than one-third of the waste stream in the Houston area is made up of construction and demolition material, much of which could be diverted and re-used. By storing the materials until they can be used by community groups, the Warehouse will keep these valuable resources out of our local landfills.
The City of Houston Building Materials Reuse Warehouse is just one of many local organizations working to keep reusable building materials out of the landfills and to put them into the hands of those that can use them.
While at this time the Reuse Warehouse is only able to pass on building materials to non-profit organizations, many of these local organizations make materials available to individuals."The ReUse People "We reduce the solid waste stream and change the way the built environment is renewed by salvaging building materials and distributing them for reuse."
Salvage Europe "specializes in sourcing and importing new and reclaimed French Oak, Stone, and Terracotta products from Europe."
Utah
The ReUse People "We reduce the solid waste stream and change the way the built environment is renewed by salvaging building materials and distributing them for reuse." Retail
Washington
The ReUse People "We reduce the solid waste stream and change the way the built environment is renewed by salvaging building materials and distributing them for reuse."
Oceana
Oceana
Australia
Australia
Salvage Europe "specializes in sourcing and importing new and reclaimed French Oak, Stone, and Terracotta products from Europe."
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Tasmania
Resource Tip Shop "in South Hobart is operated by Australia's largest worker cooperative, Resource Work Cooperative. Resource is a not-for-profit, self-funding co-op established to provide employment and minimise waste."
Re-Use Shop "The shop accepts and sells items that can be re-used. We welcome items such as kitchenware, furniture, working electrical items, clothing, rugs, sporting items, gardening tools, timber, dog kennels, corrugated iron, barbeques and much more. Perishable or broken items are not accepted."
New Zealand
New Zealand
Salvage Europe "specializes in sourcing and importing new and reclaimed French Oak, Stone, and Terracotta products from Europe."
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
South America
South America
Argentina
Argentina
Salvo (Online Marketplace) "provides listings for a range of reclaimed building materials including antiques. Reclamation businesses and private individuals list items from doors to spiral staircases for purchase.
Their directory of architectural salvage businesses is comprehensive, featuring everything from local salvage yards to architects,
Salvo also hosts demolition listings for items that have not yet been dismantled, so that contractors can contact, dismantle and collect building components from their owners."
Organizations
Organizations
Europe
Europe
UK
UK
Grosvenor "is seeking to build confidence in supply and receiving materials on site through enhancing knowledge and creating a network of progressive companies willing to trial new approaches.
In 2021, we canvassed 120 built environment professionals representing the full lifecycle of a building to find out more about the prevalence of, and barriers to, accelerating material re-use.
A series of guides created by our partners, HETA, ARUP, Orms and Elliott Wood address the major barriers to re-use and are published below."
North America
North America
USA
USA
Build Reuse "Empowering communities to turn construction and demolition waste into local resources."
Maps
Maps
Europe
Europe
Opalis "Building and renovating with reclaimed materials Professional dealers, common materials, examples of projects" "The objective of the Opalis website is to facilitate the reuse of materials in construction and renovation projects."
Further Reading
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