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Frequently Asked Questions about Construction and Demolition Debris
Where can I take used building materials such as doors, windows, lumber, cabinets, etc.?
 A. These items can be taken to ReSource, the local used building material sales yard. All items must be in good, reusable condition. ReSource does not repair, recycle, or accept broken items. Items are accepted on a donation basis and qualify for a tax deduction. ReSource then resells the items to the public at 30%-50% below retail. Call 303.419.5418 or 303.441.3278 for a list of accepted materials.
Can I recycle drywall?
A. No. Presently in Colorado there are no consistent opportunities to recycle used drywall for two reasons. First, the most common application of used drywall is as a soil amendment. Because Colorado’s soils are alkaline to begin with, adding calcium-rich drywall is not beneficial. The second reuse potential is to re-manufacture the drywall into new drywall. Since Colorado is the source of the primary component of drywall, gypsum, recycling is presently not cost effective.
Is there anyone who will recycle asphalt or concrete paving?
A. Contact Recycled Material Company at 303.431.3701 or Oxford Recycling at 303.762.1160. Check out our Hard-to-Recycle Guide for other options that may arise.
How do I recycle construction waste from my building projects? 
A. The majority of the waste produced in the building process is a combination of wood, cardboard and scrap metal, all of which are easily recycled if kept separated. ReSource is presently developing a construction waste recycling service to help contractors recycle their construction debris. Contact ReSource at 303.419.5418 or 303.441.3278 for more information.
Are there other resources for dealing with construction and demolition waste?
A. Yes. Boulder County Resource Conservation and the city of Boulder’s Office of Environmental Affairs maintain a Boulder County Construction Job-Site Recycling Guide.
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