Construction and demolition (C&D) debris is waste resulting from the construction, remodeling, repair and demolition of structures, buildings and roads. Such waste includes construction waste, demolition waste and excavated material* and may include, but is not limited to the following:
- soil, rock and urban fill
- concrete, bricks, masonry, tile
- wood (including painted, treated and coated wood and wood products)
- wall coverings, plaster, drywall, plumbing fixtures, non-asbestos insulation
- roofing shingles and other roof coverings
- asphalt pavement
- window glass
- empty buckets ten gallons or less in size and having no more than one inch of residue remaining on the bottom
- electrical wiring and components containing no hazardous liquids, and pipe and metals that are incidental to any of the above.
- carpeting and artificial turf, including any padding.
*Excavated material means soil, rock or other material excavated during construction or maintenance activities.
Solid Waste that is not Construction and Demolition debris
Solid wastes that are not construction and demolition debris (even if resulting from construction, remodeling, repair and demolition activities includes:
- municipal solid waste (including garbage)
- friable asbestos containing waste
- corrugated container board
- electrical fixtures containing hazardous liquids such as fluorescent light ballasts or transformers
- fluorescent lights
- solar panels
- area or throw rugs, mats, furniture
- appliances
- tires
- drums
- fuel tanks
- containers greater than ten gallons in size
- any containers having more than one inch of residue remaining on the bottom.
Note Regarding Land Clearing Debris
Land clearing debris is no longer included in DEC's definition of construction and demolition debris. Land clearing debris is vegetative matter, soil and rock resulting from activities such as land clearing and grubbing, utility line maintenance or seasonal or storm-related cleanup. It includes trees, stumps, brush and leaves and wood chips generated from these materials. Land clearing debris does not include yard waste which has been collected at the curbside.
Land clearing debris that meets the definition of tree debris (i.e., tree and shrub parts, including branches, stumps, and trunks, as well as other similar woody vegetation) can be recycled at Mulch Processing Facilities.
