Salvage
and recycling during demolition typically make bottom-line
dollar sense. Salvage and sale of metals, valuable historic
materials and reusable fixtures can actually produce
a small income from demolition; and separating recyclable
materials reduces the volume, weight and cost of landfill
dumping.
Salvage
reusable historic materials, such as:
- quality
sawn or laminated timber
- architectural
metalwork
- fine
millwork - doors, stair parts, hardwood flooring and
trim
- antique
tubs and basins
- art
glasswork and light fixtures
Salvage
reusable materials in good condition, such as:
- clay
brick and decorative masonry
- mechanical
items - tanks, fans, pumps, pipe, modern heating and
cooling equipment
- electrical
items - newer lighting, motors, and cable
- newer
windows and doors
- construction
lumber and sheet materials
Separate
for recycling all materials that are accepted for recycling
in the Los Angeles region: metals, wood waste, clean
fill, etc.
Cautions
- Care
is required to prevent damage to reusable items and
contamination of recyclables.
- Liability
on site typically restricts salvage to insured contractors.
- Additional
time may be required for salvage and separation compared
to landfill disposal.
