Buffalo ReUse's Green Demolition Services

 

Buffalo ReUse is a licensed, insured, bonded and fully equipped demolition contractor in the City of Buffalo, specializing in green demolition. We offer comprehensive deconstruction and demolition services and can completely remove residential structures, barns, and garages. For most projects, we bid jobs to cover our costs. Materials salvaged from the project are considered a donation to Buffalo ReUse and we can offer a tax deduction letter for the value of donated items. 

 

 

 

Most people are surprised when we tell them how much material Buffalo ReUSE saves when we demolish abandoned buildings using a green demolition approach. For example, on our first house, we salvaged over six tons of reusable lumber, as well as doors, windows, foundation stone, bricks, and fixtures. Many materials which can’t be reused can often be recycled, such as metals, clean waste wood, and concrete. Unfortunately, we must still throw away some materials that can’t currently be reused or recycled. However, we are conducting research to determine the feasibility of recycling asphalt shingles, vinyl siding and gypsum board.

 

 

The US Green Building Council (www.USGBC.org) has developed a ranking system for classifying Green Building Projects. The classification system is called LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Buffalo ReUse can help LEED projects obtain credits for deconstruction, recycling and reuse. Check out the US Green Building Council’s LEED page or contact our office for additional information.

Want to learn more about bringing green demolition and building reuse to your city? We hosted a conference in November 2008!