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CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION 

As Construction and Demolition waste is a source of commercial waste, the council has limited influence over the construction industry’s behaviour of managing it. However, there is an opportunity to work with large-scale developers to support Construction and Demolition waste diversion through wider uptake of deconstruction methods instead of demolition, and facilitating the recycle and reuse of materials.

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CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION

REDUCING CONSTRUCTION WASTE

Waste is costly for business and for the environment.

Reducing construction waste is a big challenge given Auckland’s rapid population growth and the level of construction activity needed to meet the demand.

Find out how Auckland Council is working together with the construction industry to reduce waste to landfill.

WATCH AND LEARN - C & D DECONSTRUCTION

Get inspired by watching practical examples of projects diverting waste from landfill.

Check out a quick informative guide on how to manage your building site to prevent mud, concrete water and sediment being swept off-site by rain. There are five easy steps to do this.