C&D Diversion

Key Takeaway: When passing along items, be sure they are in usable condition – if you wouldn’t use it, don’t assume someone else will. If it’s broken, smelly, overly stained, etc., it won’t be a good candidate for donation.  

Backhauling C&D from NH North Country to Reprocessing or Reuse Facility

In 2023 and 2024, the recycling nonprofit Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA) engaged local solid waste management stakeholders, including transfer station operators and town leaders, to better understand the construction and demolition debris (C&D) diversion and reuse landscape in the North Country, New Hampshire (NH).

INTRODUCTION 

In 2023, the Northeast Resource Recovery Association (NRRA) engaged local solid waste management stakeholders, including Transfer Station operators and town leaders, to better understand the construction and demolition debris (C&D) diversion and reuse landscape in Coös County, New Hampshire.

Coös County Construction & Demolition (C&D) Debris  Diversion Case Study

Case Study: Lancaster Transfer Station Construction & Demolition Reuse Pilot Program and Audit

BY THE NUMBERS: 

- Total days of pilot: 53
- Days open to public: 22
- Pounds diverted: 3,078

- Tipping fees saved: $118.50
- Hauling costs saved: $44.48
- Total costs saved: $162.98

- Container space saved: 15.4%