Demo was a bummer in this regard, to say the least. Construction of the new home is a whole different ball game. New construction means [mostly] clean, untreated wood and other materials, the scraps from which can be easily recycled.
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Concrete Recyclers
October 17, 2009 – 3:50 am
Recycle asphalt roofing shingles, window glass, concrete, bricks and other masonry.
Affiliated with Black Lake Landscaping Supply.
The Deed is Done
July 25, 2009 – 4:33 am
Well friends, it’s official – the house at 1004 Central is no longer. We purchased the property without being certain of what we would do with it – revitalize the old house or tear it down and rebuild.
Demo vs. Decon – Fight to the Death
July 20, 2009 – 5:29 am
When we learned that we would have to take the house down we were determined to investigate the option of deconstruction, in addition to standard demolition.
Asbestos for the Restofus
July 10, 2009 – 5:02 am
Luke and I recently took a class focused on dealing with lead and asbestos in home remodel projects, sponsored by the Olympia chapter o the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild. I was thoroughly entranced, to say the least. Tearing things down is complicated.
Where Should I Take My…
May 25, 2009 – 3:50 am
Thurston County has a great online resource to help residents figure out where they can take items for recycle or reuse.
Thurston County Waste Management
April 26, 2009 – 2:23 am
Thurston County has some great online pointers for what to do with items that can be recycled. The “Where Should I Take My…” section features an alphabetized list of items that can be recycled, as well as links to several web sites where you can post items you want to get rid of.
Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center
April 26, 2009 – 2:12 am
The Thurston County transfer station (and former landfill) offers a few options in addition to landfilling your waste. There is a C&D diversion area, for loads that are composed largely of C&D debris. The site also accepts yard waste, general recycling, and household hazardous waste. There is also a Goodwill drop off at this location.
SPS Habitat Re-Store
April 26, 2009 – 1:59 am
The ReStore offers a variety of new and used building materials and accepts donations as well. Proceeds benefit South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity, is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization.
Olympia Salvage
April 26, 2009 – 1:56 am
Olympia Salvage is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote environmental sustain- ability, to divert building materials from the waste stream, and to provide affordable alternatives to the consumption of our limited natural resources. They offer used building materials for sale, deconstruction services, and a variety of useful links available on their website.
