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Austin’s Top 5 Economic and Environmental Benefits of C&D Recycling
May 6, 2021
1 Min Read
In 2019, the State of Texas sent more than 7.5 million tons of construction and demolition debris to landfills, with material that should have been recycled or reused.
The City of Austin requires construction and demolition recycling. And it has created five economic and environmental benefits of reusing and recycling construction material.
Conserves landfill space
Creates jobs and stimulates the economy
Tax deductions
Preserves natural resources
Reduces harmful emissions
The U.S. creates 600 million tons of construction and demolition debris yearly (EPA).
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