Eugene pushes code change to make salvage lumber easier to use in construction City of Eugene waste‑prevention staff presented a proposed International Code Council code change to create a clear, code‑compliant path for salvage lumber, citing landfill studies that show roughly 16% of C&D wood in the local landfill is reusable and noting national vetting and technology pilots.

Eugene is taking a bold step to transform waste into valuable resources by proposing a code change that could make salvage lumber a go-to material in construction!

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MassDEP announces enhanced focus on building deconstruction and recycling initiatives MassDEP emphasizes building material reuse within its new action plans and working groups.

MassDEP is ramping up efforts to revolutionize recycling in construction, prioritizing building deconstruction and innovative reuse strategies!

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