How Our Green Building Methods Make The Most Of Recyclable Building Materials In Arizona Communities
Amidst the beautiful landscapes of Arizona, the real-estate market thrives. Homes and buildings frequently undergo demolition or renovation to pave the way for new opportunities. However, what happens to the materials and structures that remain? That’s where Harvest Eco-Salvage steps in, offering a sustainable solution for recyclable building materials in Arizona. This benefits both the environment and the local community.
Harvest Eco-Salvage, headquartered in Arizona, has been making a significant impact for over two decades. We rescue usable building materials from structures set for demolition or substantial remodeling. We can recycle or repurpose many materials from deconstructed buildings. Arizona Public Radio says that we can reuse or recycle nearly 90% “of materials from old buildings.” As a nonprofit organization, we’ve developed a detailed understanding of the true value of these materials. We put the usable building materials we encounter back to work in the community through our non-profit partners, providing donors with valuable charitable deductions.
Sustainability and Repurposing Recyclable Building Materials In Arizona:
Buildings set for demolition are not waste. They are treasure troves of materials that we can recycle, repurpose, and reuse. At Harvest Eco-Salvage, we’ve learned that these buildings still hold monetary, environmental, and community value. We rescue and repurpose recyclable building materials in Arizona that would otherwise end up in our landfills. Additionally, we contribute to a more sustainable and eco-friendly approach to construction and renovation.
We give usable materials such as working appliances, cabinets, plumbing fixtures, doors, windows, and mechanical equipment a second life. We even recycle the structures themselves – this sets Harvest Eco-Salvage apart from traditional recycling and deconstruction companies. On average, we divert over 90% of the materials from a house away from landfills, providing significant environmental benefits.
Supporting Local Phoenix Metro Communities:
Harvest Eco-Salvage’s mission goes beyond simply diverting materials from landfills. We have established partnerships with housing-based nonprofit organizations. Instead of selling the materials for profit, we donate materials to our community partners. This collaborative approach allows nonprofit organizations to address the housing needs of the community more effectively.
The impact of this approach is two-fold. First, it directly helps people in need by providing essential building materials to housing nonprofits. Second, it relieves these organizations of the time and expense required to obtain materials. This allows their budgets to stretch further in supporting their missions. Harvest Eco-Salvage is not in the used building materials business; we are in the business of keeping usable building materials out of our landfills.
The Donation Process:
Donating your building materials through Harvest Eco-Salvage is a straightforward process. Through a Non-Cash Charitable Deduction, an IRS Qualified Real Estate Appraisal, and collaboration with a qualified nonprofit organization, donors can contribute their materials for the greater good. Harvest Eco-Salvage works closely with donors and the IRS, ensuring a seamless and legitimate donation process.
Our IRS-approved business plan involves an in-place real estate appraisal. This values your donation based on the same criteria as when you purchased the property, considering factors like wear and tear, market value, best and highest use, and more.
Benefits and Audits:
A common concern for donors is whether their charitable non-cash donation will trigger an audit. Harvest Eco-Salvage assures donors that their impeccable record with the IRS has not led to any rejected deductions. We keep extensive inventory records, photographs, material tracking, and receipts for a minimum of seven years, as required by the IRS.
Donors can have peace of mind knowing that the documentation of their donation meets all IRS requirements. If the IRS challenges the deduction, Harvest Eco-Salvage will provide a comprehensive backup to demonstrate that the deduction complies with IRS guidelines.
Harvest Eco-Salvage continues to expand its circle of donors and supporters via reputable builders and realtors and through word of mouth. We’re sensitive to the emotional ties people have to old structures and are doubly committed to keeping work sites clean and organized. These priorities demonstrate our dedication to both the environment and the local community.
Through these sustainable efforts, Harvest Eco-Salvage is helping Arizona’s neighborhoods grow, develop, and prosper while preserving the memories and history of the old structures we salvage. In doing so, we help to create a greener, more compassionate Arizona.