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How to dispose of construction debris

Start with your city: most cities take construction debris through drop-off sites. Choose your city below to jump to its rules, or read the options that apply anywhere.

Your city’s rules for construction debris

Hazardous?Sometimes. May contain asbestos, lead-based paint, mercury lighting; inspect before demolition. (portal.ct.gov)

Ways to get rid of construction debris

  1. Donation

    Donate recovered materials to qualified 501(c)(3) charities. (epa.gov, checked October 30, 2026)

  2. Donation

    Building materials reuse centers. (portal.ct.gov, checked October 30, 2026)

Rules to know

  • EPA: reduce, salvage/reuse, recycle C&D materials. (epa.gov)
  • Have structure inspected for asbestos/lead/mercury before demolition. (portal.ct.gov)

Cautions

  • Contaminated wood/wallboard goes to trash, not recycling (CT).

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Checked October 30, 2026 against federal, state and program pages. Local rules come first: your city’s page shows its own pickup and drop-off rules.