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Harvest Eco-Salvage
A 501c3 Non-Profit Corporation
Dedicated to Dedicated to Keeping Usable and Recyclable Building Materials Out of Our Landfills
What We Do: Harvest Eco-Salvage Green Deconstruction
Harvest Eco-Salvage Keeps Usable & Recyclable Building Materials Out of Our Landfills
A Trusted Non-Profit:
Harvest Eco-Salvage is a 501c3 Non-Profit Corporation. In 1999, we began implementing our sustainable building practices as The Eco-Logic Foundation. Today, we operate as Harvest Eco-Salvage. We continue to prove our unwavering dedication to green building and deconstruction. Our program works for both residential and commercial properties. When we assess the scope of work, we look at the structural and non-structural components. Then, we calculate your property donation.
In 2023, We:
- Redirected more than 110 million pounds of salvageable, recyclable materials away from our landfills
- Issued over $24 million in tax deductions to our donors.
Since 1999, We’ve:
- Cultivated an impeccable IRS standing.
- Saved millions of tons of building materials from being consigned to landfills.
- Disbursed hundreds of millions of dollars in Charitable Non-Cash Donations.
- Given salvaged, reusable building materials to our non-profit partners. They use them to help our communities.
- Created a WIN-WIN situation for everyone involved.
The Harvest Eco-Salvage Program Explained:
As a 501c3 Non-Profit Corporation, we grant Non-Cash Charitable Tax Deductions. We base these on the market value of in-place real estate improvements that we salvage. An IRS Qualified Real Estate Appraiser determines this. When you work with Harvest Eco-Salvage, we value your materials based on what it would cost to replace them today. (We don’t include the value of the underlying land because it is not within the scope of the donation.)
Our project scope isn’t one-size-fits-all. Sometimes it looks like a total tear down, and sometimes it’s a major remodel. This program isn’t suitable for small remodeling projects. This is because of the appraisal and IRS compliance costs. The IRS recognizes the donor for keeping usable building materials out of our landfills. Not only does this tax deduction value your donated site improvements. It also values the improvement of our community and environment. An IRS Qualified Appraisal backs the donation. Plus, we keep extensive compliance records per IRS rules for our operation.
Harvest Chapters
A BETTER WAY
“It can be immensely profitable to do things a better way.”
— James Wilson Rouse, Pioneering Developer, Philanthropist
We Set Ourselves Apart in 3 Main Ways:
Harvest Eco-Salvage Keeps Usable & Recyclable Building Materials Out of Our Landfills
- We operate as a unique self-funded Non-Profit.
- We’re able to base your donation on IRS-Real Estate Appraisal value. We don’t use thrift store values.
- Our program gleans more materials from your site by including structural and site improvements. We pass them on to non-profit social services and local organizations that bolster the community.
We don’t rely on government grant programs, volunteers, or public funding. Instead, the donor covers our operational costs and receives a large tax deduction. This process creates skilled construction jobs. It also diverts unnecessary waste from landfills. Lastly, it supports social service agencies that help people in need.
The Harvest Program vs. Thrift Store Donation Example:
When a typical 2000 sq. ft. ranch-style home is demolished, a 501c3 building material thrift store can accept appliances, interior doors, a front door, windows, vanities, cabinets, lights, and fixtures. The average IRS valuation for these items is just 10 cents on the dollar. It’s based on what thrift stores can sell them for. A thrift store donation requires donors to defend the valuation of their donation.
When you work with Harvest Eco-Salvage, we include the above and more. An IRS-qualified Real Estate Appraisal determines the value of your donation. Harvest gleans all the above materials. Plus, we collect structural elements, all metals, all concrete, hardware accessories, flooring, other unique features, the site itself, and site improvements like:
- All concrete slabs — patios, basements, and footings
- Outdoor BBQ and fireplaces
- Landscape controls, valves, timers, lighting,
- Gates
- Heavy timber beams
- Tennis and sport courts
- Masonry fencing
- Iron fencing
- Pools
- Solar panels
An IRS form #8283 substantiates your contribution. It’s duly signed by both the appraiser and Harvest’s Executive Director. A copy of the Appraisal also backs this up. There is also a donation acknowledgment letter from Harvest. The letter states the donated improvements and their appraised value.
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Why Cities Want Old Buildings Taken Down Gently
“A growing number of US cities are adopting “deconstruction” policies that involve taking structures apart by hand in the name of sustainability.”
‘Don’t demolish —deconstruct’: Companies give new life to discarded building materials
“Harvest Eco-Salvage, which has operated in Scottsdale for 16 years, specifically tackles larger deconstruction projects, such as entire houses, and donates reusable materials to other nonprofits, including Stardust and Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona’s ReStores, which sell home building and improvement materials.”
Related News & Blogs
Why Cities Want Old Buildings Taken Down Gently
“A growing number of US cities are adopting “deconstruction” policies that involve taking structures apart by hand in the name of sustainability.”
‘Don’t demolish —deconstruct’: Companies give new life to discarded building materials
“Harvest Eco-Salvage, which has operated in Scottsdale for 16 years, specifically tackles larger deconstruction projects, such as entire houses, and donates reusable materials to other nonprofits, including Stardust and Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona’s ReStores, which sell home building and improvement materials.”
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Learn how our demolition salvage projects turn your property deconstruction into a green building opportunity across AZ, CA, and OR. - The Advantages of Green Building Practices for a Sustainable Future
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Meet The Founder of Harvest Eco-Salvage
Linda saw firsthand the waste from standard demolition.
This led her to find a better way to recycle and reuse building materials.
Meet Linda Eales, our Founder. She has over 23 years of experience in deconstruction and environmentally sensitive demolition. Linda brings a wealth of experience from her 42-year career in designing custom homes. She’s a licensed General Contractor and Building Inspector. And she has experience as a Plans Examiner and Green Building Expert. Linda is a true pioneer, having originally co-founded The Eco-Logic Foundation in 1999.
Linda saw the waste generated by standard demolition. It compelled her to find a better method for recycling usable building materials. Her dedication to urban redevelopment and improving the environment led her to her “second career” at Harvest Eco-Salvage.
Linda isn’t alone in her mission. Every Harvest Chapter shares her dedication. We bring decades of experience in:
- construction,
- business management,
- regulatory compliance,
- appraisals,
- valuation,
- accounting,
- and real estate development.
We’re united in our commitment to innovative construction recycling solutions.
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Harvest Eco-Salvage
Dedicated to keeping usable and recyclable building materials out of our landfills.
Headquarters: Arizona
Harvest Eco-Salvage, Arizona
EMAIL:
staff@HarvestEcoSalvage.org
PHONE: 480-948-6590
Southern California:
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info@HarvestWest.org
PHONE: 949-423-6682
Northern California:
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PHONE: 415-360-4631
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Texas:
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PHONE: 512-517-9834
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