About Construction, Renovation & Demolition Waste

Construction, Renovation & Demolition (CRD) waste makes up a significant proportion of the material disposed of in Alberta's landfills every year.  In fact, the amount of waste from this one industry sector alone rivals the total amount of residential waste generated by all households in Alberta.

CRD Waste consists mainly of common materials for which reuse opportunities abound and recycling markets already exist.

Annual Alberta CRD Waste Disposal Composition

Click on a segment of the pie chart to learn more about CRD waste material.

By changing the way we think about waste and making small changes in the way we manage CRD projects, we can dramatically reduce the amount of waste generated by these projects.  This not only helps to conserve our resources and landfill space for materials that are not so readily reusable or recyclable, but it often saves cost at the same time.

The Construction, Renovation & Demolition Waste Reduction Advisory Committee is a group of interested public and private sector stakeholders committed to taking positive action to reduce landfilling of CRD waste in Alberta.  Many organizations have already devoted considerable effort to addressing this issue and have demonstrated leadership in jurisdictions throughout north America and elsewhere.  This website is devoted to helping developers, building owners, design professionals, and construction contractors access communication and educational information that will help them achieve a common goal of reducing CRD waste from their projects.

Use this web site to explore:

• Case Histories -- Benefit from the experience of others whose successful projects have economically achieved significant reductions in CRD waste.
• "How-To" Guides -- Access links to guidance documents that provide hands-on technical advice and practical tips for reducing CRD waste.
• Sample Waste Reduction Specifications -- Access links to sample specifications and construction contracts designed to promote the reduction of CRD waste by general contractors and sub-trades.
• CRD Materials & Markets -- Learn about reuse and recycling options and opportunities for specific CRD materials.
• Other Sources of Information -- Find information regarding general CRD documents, journals and green building programs.