Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D)

Construction and demolition debris (C&D) refers to waste generated from the construction, remodeling, repair or demolition of structures and roads. C&D includes:

• Asphalt, brick, concrete and other masonry materials.
• Gypsum wallboard.
• Wood waste (treated/untreated).
• Tiles/flooring material.
• Non-asbestos insulation.
• Siding.
• Plaster.
• Roofing shingles.
• Plumbing, electrical wiring and non-hazardous electrical fixtures.

C&D is usually separated from household trash before disposal. Open burning of trash and construction and demolition debris is prohibited in New Hampshire.

Many transfer stations collect mixed C&D for disposal. Some may sort out clean/untreated wood, asphalt shingles, and plumbing/wiring for recycling at C&D processing facilities or scrap metal facilities. 

Check with your local transfer station for available options. Most have a fee structure in place to cover the costs of C&D disposal and recycling. Fees vary by facility and can be based on material type, volume and/or weight.

• NHDES C&D Resources
• Watch: Managing C&D in New Hampshire
• Fact Sheet CO-23: Management of Collected Debris Following Severe Storm Events

Questions? 

Please contact the Solid Waste General Helpline via email at solidwasteinfo@des.nh.gov or by phone at (603) 271-2925.

Visit our Managing My Waste page to learn about other types of household waste.