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Do you have surplus building materials? Are there materials that you need? Those items can be listed on NC C & D website for free.
North Carolina C & D Material Trader is a statewide virtual marketplace, managed by the Reuse Alliance, which allows the public to source or market used, salvage and surplus building materials for free.
Construction & demolition (C & D) debris accounts for a significant part of the state’s waste stream. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, C & D debris totals more than 136 million tons per year, or nearly 40% of the solid waste stream. NC C & D Material Trader helps divert reusable building materials from the waste stream, and is an effective materials management strategy for any green building and deconstruction project.
The exchange services are free. It's also easy to create an account and post listings for materials you want to dispose of (“available”), or the materials you need to acquire (“wanted”). Materials can be sold, bartered or donated.
Users can also receive customizable emails detailing new materials and can access reports specifying the greenhouse gases avoided by using this service.
A website moderator ensures the accuracy of listings and can assist users with their accounts; however the exchanges are managed by the interested parties in order to make the process faster. Check out the website.
Unique among other online trading websites, NC C & D Material Trader provides users with reports specifying the greenhouse gases avoided and material diversion rates once data from a successful ‘match’ has been inputted.
By using this service, you can reduce your carbon footprint and have a measurable impact in your community.
C & D Material Trader Network www.cdmaterialtrader.org.