Click on the tabs below for reuse, recycling or safe disposal options.
Construction and demolition waste includes any waste materials associated with construction, renovation and demolition projects.
If still useful, building materials can be donated to a non-profit organization or sold or given away through classified ads online, in local newspapers and magazines and through online communities.
If no longer usable, most waste management sites throughout the province have a designated area for the collection of construction and demolition waste material.
Common construction and demolition waste includes:
- plywood and lumber
- plasterboard
- insulation
- siding and roofing shingles
- concrete and masonry waste
- doors and windows
- flooring
Labrador West Regional Landfill Site
The Towns of Labrador City and Wabush operate the Labrador West Regional Landfill which provides waste disposal services for residents and businesses in the western Labrador waste management region. This landfill has a public drop-off for garbage, bulk waste, scrap metal, household hazardous waste (HHW) such as oil, paint and batteries.
Location: 317 Hudson Drive, Labrador City, NL
Phone: 709-944-7172
Email: comments@labradorcity.ca
Web: www.labradorwest.com
Kijiji
Kijiji provides free, local online classified listings for individuals interested in buying, selling or giving away a variety of goods and services.
Location: Online
Web: www.kijiji.ca
Newfoundland Buy & Sell
Newfoundland Buy & Sell provides free, local online classified listings for individuals interested in buying, selling or giving away a variety of goods and services.
Location: Magazine, Online
Web: www.nlbuyandsell.com
NL Classified
NL Classified provides free, local online classified listings for individuals interested in buying, selling or giving away a variety of goods and services.
Location: Online
Web: www.nlclassifieds.com
Yellow Pages Listing – Garbage Collection Services
Additional waste disposal and recycling service providers may be available in your region.
Location: Services throughout the province
Web: View a listing of garbage collection service providers in the yellow pages.
Think About It
When planning your own renovation or building projects, check for sources of used building supplies.