Construction & Demolition Wastes

Historically, C&D wastes were disposed in landfills. However, available landfill space is becoming increasingly limited in most NEWMOA states and public opposition has severely limited the siting of new landfills. Therefore, there is an increased emphasis on the processing and reuse of C&D material. NEWMOA provides a forum for states to discuss C&D issues of concern, such as use of C&D wood for fuel, reuse of asphalt shingles, and recycling of gypsum wallboard.

NEWMOA prepared a report that quantifies, to the extent possible, the quantity of C&D waste that is disposed of in each NEWMOA state and the quantity that is processed in each, and to characterize the interstate flow of the materials.

Interstate flow of Construction & Demolition Wastes Among the NEWMOA States in 2002, January 2005.

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