HARVESTWest’s Green Construction in California Helps Recycle, Reuse C&D Materials
If you’re considering green construction in California, there’s no shortage of data to support your new endeavor. California has more tonnage of lost recyclable material than any other state. Historically, construction and demolition materials can be the most challenging to recycle or repurpose.
Why Use Green Construction in California
“Approximately 11.6% of solid waste disposed of in California is construction and demolition (C&D) debris. This amounts to more than 4 million tons of waste disposed of every year.” – CalRecycle
Donating to HarvestWest is an excellent way to improve these statistics, leverage green construction in California, and enjoy substantial tax benefits. If you’re planning a remodel or rebuild, consider working with HarvestWest. We’ll carefully remove and repurpose materials from your residential or commercial structure before demolition. You receive a significant tax deduction while promoting sustainable building practices in your neighborhood.
Typically, 30% of all building materials on a construction site end up as waste. Our mission is to keep usable and recyclable building materials out of our landfills. Here’s how:
How to Get Involved in Green Construction in California
HarvestWest promotes green construction in California by removing materials from commercial and residential buildings set for major remodels and total teardowns across Southern California. Years of experience have led us to identify the best practices for removing materials like timber beams, landscape irrigation systems, appliances, and more from your property. We’ve built an extensive network of entities dedicated to recycling and repurposing usable materials, including nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity that sell home building and improvement materials.
The process kicks off with an IRS-certified real estate appraisal to determine the value of the materials in your existing structure that we can recycle or repurpose for reuse. We accept a variety of building and construction materials, such as lumber, cabinets, windows, light fixtures, and more. This appraisal provides comprehensive documentation to support your tax deduction. HarvestWest collaborates directly with your builder to carefully remove these valuable materials. Then, we donate or recycle them at the appropriate facility. This action promotes green construction projects in California. And, it significantly reduces waste from your project while supporting environmentally friendly practices in your neighborhood.
Interested in learning more about HarvestWest’s role in green construction in Southern California?
By working with HarvestWest, you’re not just gaining a tax deduction benefit; you are also contributing to the growth of green construction in California. Builders, CPAs, and the IRS have thoroughly vetted our process through Harvest Eco-Salvage since1999. We hope this provides you with peace of mind and assurance that we always operate within compliance for all regulations. Support sustainable building and maximize your savings by considering a donation to HarvestWest for your next remodel or rebuild project in California.