Eugene pushes to add salvage lumber to building codes to divert reusable wood from landfill City waste‑prevention staff presented a code‑change proposal to add salvage lumber as an explicit material option in building codes, citing a nationwide coalition, a local deconstruction pilot and DEQ landfill studies showing reusable lumber in the waste stream; the proposal would go to International Code Council jurisdictions this year.

Eugene is on the verge of transforming its building codes to promote the use of salvage lumber, a change that could significantly reduce waste and create new opportunities for builders.

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