From a Building to a Landfill

From a Building to a Landfill

When buildings are demolished, most likely the debris ends up in landfills producing immense amounts of waste. Filling up landfills is not too good for the environment, as the pollutants can seep into the ground as well as escape into the atmosphere as different types of gases. The main among these is methane, which is the major gas emitted from the landfills. Ground seepage from the landfills could also lead to unforeseen problems.

It is important that construction companies should make use of salvaging methods for reusing and reclaiming as many materials from the old building as possible. For instance, you can make use of beams and timber, which are very valuable. Other items that could be reclaimed from old buildings could be in the form of windows, doors or any other fixtures and appliances, such as plumbing material, architectural works and so on. These can be profitably sold for the right kind of buildings. Sometimes, it is seen that construction companies are stuck with an overload of products and materials, due to changes in building specifications or miscalculations.

Instead of throwing out these products, they can make use of these excess and unused building materials and make a profit in this method. You will be able to reuse the material that you have salvaged, either in the specific building or you can use it for other projects. The construction company will also gain wider fame and popularity among property owners.

Any material that can be potentially reused must be reviewed thoroughly during the demolition process. The value of the reclaimed material can more than compensate for the cost of the deconstruction process. The construction company can work in partnership with suppliers who use reclaimed materials. They can return the new material that has not been used back to the original supplier. They can partner with reuse companies and donating to resale companies, which provide this material to the public and to non-profit organizations.

It is important to reduce wastage as the environment is the worst affected in this scenario. We have a stake in the issue. There are many free services available for reuse and sale, which can contribute towards profitability as well as a safer planet.