"Waste disposal"

Waste disposal / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Recycled and Reclaimed Materials

Where to buy and sell used building materials

...waste. Much of the materials available online come from decommissioned commercial buildings rather than houses, as the quantities available are worth the effort of involving a broker. But for residential builders looking to acquire inexpensive building materials such as insulation and flooring etc, you will often get l...

Wall assemblies - renovation

Should I be renovating my home or tearing it down & rebuilding?

...waste that will be sent to a landfill. From a material conservation and sustainability point of view, that would always be our recommended course of action if the costs aren’t too prohibitive, as upgrading existing buildings always comes up on top in terms of a full lifecycle analysis. Unfortunately some homes are beyo...

Recycling and composting

Waste management: compost and recycling

...waste properly. Not all collection and disposal services are the same in all regions - recycling, compost collection, toxic waste depots, etc.- but your local municipality will be able to provide you with that information. For all types of waste disposal, please keep the well-being of your local waste collectors in min...