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Managing Construction & Demolition (C&D) Wastes

Project planning tools, material-specific guidance, industry data, and more from the Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP).

Questions? Contact Mike Elliott of MassDEP: 617-292-5575 or michael.elliott@state.ma.us

Related: MassDEP Construction & Demolition Subcommittee

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Table of Contents

Project Planning Tools

C&D Waste Best Practices (from RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts) 
C&D Waste Calculator (from the U.S. Green Building Council) 
C&D Recycling Association: Find a Recycler 
Massachusetts Sample C&D Waste Plan (PDF 144.36 KB)
RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts: Building Materials 
RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts: Construction Materials 
RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts: C&D Materials Guidance 

Guidance: Asbestos

MassDEP Asbestos, Construction & Demolition Notifications 
MassDEP Asbestos Information & Resource Guide (PDF 92.78 KB)
Protocol for C&D Asbestos Inspector Qualifications & Training (PDF 41.08 KB)

Guidance: Soils

MassDEP Soil Transport, Reuse & Disposal Information 
Facilities Approved by MassDEP to Accept Reclamation Soil  
MassDEP-Permitted Recyclers of Petroleum-Contaminated Soil (PDF 92.61 KB)
COMM-15-01 Interim Policy on the Re-Use of Soil for Large Reclamation Projects (PDF 346.25 KB)

Guidance: Other Materials & Activities

Asphalt Pavement, Brick & Concrete Rubble (PDF 163.14 KB)
Asphalt Roof Shingles 
Carpet 
Lead Paint Wastes 
Pressure-Treated Wood 
Minimum Performance Standard for Construction & Demolition Handling Facilities (PDF 292.49 KB)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Minimum Performance Standard for C&D Handling Facilities (PDF 287.37 KB)
Status of Facility Compliance with C&D Minimum Performance Standard, August 2021 (PDF 197.72 KB)
Gypsum Wallboard Waste Ban Guidance: C&D Handling Facilities (PDF 59.17 KB)
Frequently Asked Questions: Construction & Demolition Materials Waste Ban (PDF 154.96 KB)
MassDEP Waste Disposal Bans 

C&D Reports & Data

Status of Facility Compliance with C&D Minimum Performance Standard, August 2021 (PDF 197.72 KB)
2020 Annual C&D Report Data Summary (PDF 601.55 KB)
2019 Annual C&D Report Data Summary (PDF 533.74 KB)
2018 Annual C&D Report Data Summary (PDF 662.16 KB)
2017 Annual C&D Report Data Summary (PDF 601.84 KB)
2016 Massachusetts C&D Debris Market Study (PDF 1.58 MB)
2016 Annual C&D Report Data Summary (PDF 601.74 KB)
2015 Annual C&D Report Data Summary (PDF 549.16 KB)
2014 Annual C&D Report Data Summary (PDF 520.03 KB)
2013 Annual C&D Report Data Summary (PDF 500.98 KB)
2010 Annual C&D Report Data Summary (PDF 301.15 KB)
2009 Massachusetts C&D Waste Handling Facility Data (PDF 281.79 KB)
2007 Massachusetts C&D Debris Industry Study (PDF 690.7 KB)
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