8,000 pounds of waste per House
The construction of a typical new home produces enough waste to fill one of the bedrooms of that home, nearly 8,000 pounds of waste.
In addition, Americans remodel about half a million square feet of existing space each year.
This adds up, and construction waste is responsible for some 35% to 45% of what ends up in U.S. landfills.
Here’s a breakdown of the construction waste for a typical 2,000-square-foot home.
Solid wood 1,600pounds 6Cubic Yards
Engineered wood 1,400 pounds 5 Cubic Yards
Drywall 2,000 pounds 5Cubic Yards
Cardboard 600 pounds 20Cubic Yards
Metals 150 pounds 1Cubic Yards
Vinyl (PVC) 150 pounds 1Cubic Yards
Masonry 1,000 pounds 1Cubic Yards
Containers from paints, caulks, adhesives, and so on 50 -
Other 1,050 pounds 11Cubic Yards
TOTAL 8,000pounds 50 Cubic Yards
In addition, Americans remodel about half a million square feet of existing space each year.
This adds up, and construction waste is responsible for some 35% to 45% of what ends up in U.S. landfills.
Here’s a breakdown of the construction waste for a typical 2,000-square-foot home.
Solid wood 1,600pounds 6Cubic Yards
Engineered wood 1,400 pounds 5 Cubic Yards
Drywall 2,000 pounds 5Cubic Yards
Cardboard 600 pounds 20Cubic Yards
Metals 150 pounds 1Cubic Yards
Vinyl (PVC) 150 pounds 1Cubic Yards
Masonry 1,000 pounds 1Cubic Yards
Containers from paints, caulks, adhesives, and so on 50 -
Other 1,050 pounds 11Cubic Yards
TOTAL 8,000pounds 50 Cubic Yards
