Construction Waste Case Studies
The case studies below present innovative ways local governments and others are working to reduce and recycle construction, renovation and demolition waste.
Waste Reduction, Voluntary Mechanisms
- Whistler Community Services Society Re-Build-It Centre (PDF)
- Sidney’s Building Moving Fee and Support for House Reuse / Recycling (PDF)
- Vancouver Voluntary Advanced Deconstruction Permit (PDF)
Waste Diversion, Mandatory Mechanisms
- Regional District of Nanaimo Wood Waste Disposal Ban (PDF)
- Metro Vancouver Sample Bylaw for Increased Recycling of Demolition Materials (PDF)
- City of Port Moody Mandatory Waste Management Plans and Refundable Fees (PDF)
- San José Construction and Demolition Diversion Program (PDF)
- City of Portland Mandatory Reuse and Recycling Program (PDF)