Recycling and Reusing

Wyco's main goal is to recycle and reuse all materials in any project.  Materials that we recycle include; BUR (built up roof), EPDM roofing, ballast rock, glass, lumber, PVC, TPO, slate, aluminum, insulation board, and hard to recycle items.  The U.S. EPA estimates that more than 136 million tons of debris is generated annually by building-related demolition and construction.  From this statistic Wyco has found the urgent need  to make a difference by changing the currently used C&D techniques of the industry.      
                                                                                       
Since the overall goal of Wyco is to limit the amount of waste produced, material purchasing would be the root of the goal.  By purchasing less of a material, the resource will be used in smaller amounts and more efficiently.  Ultimately, there will be less waste.  There are a number of products and materials that can be easily reused. The goal is to keep these useful materials and products out of a landfill.

Utilizing materials with recycled content limits negative effects on the natural environment in two ways:  fewer resources must be extracted from the environment and the recycled material used for replacing the resources is diverted from a landfill (waste diversion).

Wyco will ensure worker involvement and proper organization of the diversion process.  We will contact the chosen recycling and waste facilities to inquire which materials are acceptable, acquire the necessary dumpsters and/or recycling receptacles, and organize collections and/or drop offs for the duration of the project and make sure these facilities can provide proof of trash/recyclables weight and receipts tracking the transfers.

*Wyco works to minimize any additional cost and project delay due to recycling.