What do we Mean by “Thinking Outside The Roll-Off?”

December 18th, 2009

Thinking outside the roll-off (or debris box) means taking the necessary steps to reduce construction waste.  By choosing Deconstruction over traditional Demolition, you can reduce waste significantly while helping the planet and our community by donating your home’s reusable building materials . Check out these statistics:

  • Annually, 34 billion tons of construction waste ends up in landfills.
  • An average 2,000 sq. ft.  home can result in over 127 tons of debris.

Here’s are examples of the ReUsable items that can be salvaged:
• Lumber
• Roofing Tiles
• Doors
• Windows
• Cabinetry
• Appliances
• Lighting
• Plumbing Fixtures
• Countertops
• Fireplace & Fireplace Mantel
• Banisters and Handrails
• Switch Plates, Outlet Covers, Phone Jacks, Cable Jacks
• Carpet

Deconstruction takes planning.  It should be the first thing you think about when planning a remodel, yet it’s often the final thought. We hope you’ll visit us often to learn more about deconstruction & reuse and join us in educating each other and empowering everyone to Think Outside The Roll-off!