Construction & Demolition (C&D) Overview
Across Montgomery County, construction and demolition activities, including site preparation, building and renovation projects, are underway to support commercial, multi-family and single-family development. These activities result in the generation of significant amounts of excess construction and demolition (C&D) materials at project sites.
Preliminary estimates indicate that there may be approximately 265,000 tons of C&D materials generated from projects in Montgomery County. Materials commonly generated from construction and demolition include:
- Asphalt
- Bricks
- Cabinets
- Carpet and carpet padding
- Cinder blocks
- Concrete
- Countertops
- Dirt/soil
- Doors
- Drywall
- Flooring
- Insulation
- Lighting
- Plywood
- PVC pipes
- Rocks/stone
- Roofing materials
- Rubble
- Sheetrock
- Shingles
- Sinks and tubs
- Plumbing fixtures
- Tiles
- Windows
- Wiring
- Wood/wooden boards
For more information on construction and demolition materials, visit: Construction & Demolition (C&D) Material Recycling.
