CTAP Sectors: Construction & Demolition Waste
What is construction and demolition debris?
Construction and demolition (C/D) debris is produced during new construction, renovation, and demolition of buildings and structures. Disposal of C/D waste is a regulated activity. Construction and Demolition waste is defined in 329 IAC 10-2-37 as,"...solid waste resulting from the construction, remodeling, repair, or demolition of structures. Such wastes may include any of the following:
- scrap lumber;
- bricks;
- concrete;
- stone;
- glass;
- wallboard;
- roofing;
- plumbing fixtures;
- wiring;
- nonasbestos insulation."
The U.S. produces millions of tons of building related C&D debris each year, and these wastes must be disposed of at a State permitted solid waste management facility.
In addition to properly managing C/D wastes, there are regulations, including licensing and permitting requirements that pertain to specific activities and types of wastes. The following links further explain these requirements.
IDEM C/D Resources
- Asbestos
- Asbestos Inspectors
- Open Burning
- Stormwater Runoff Associated with Construction Activities
- Mercury Awareness & Disposal Information for Demolition Contractors
EPA Resources
Industry & Associations
- What should I do with my old computers and electronics?
- Where can I recycle?
- What are “Pay-as-You-Throw” programs?
- How can I get funding for recycling programs?
- What is “household hazardous waste”?
- Where can I find information about available IDEM grants, loans, or funds?
- Why is mercury dangerous?
- What are the benefits of recycling?
- What is composting and how do I do it?
- Where can I find information about flooding?
