Since BADWG’s last meetings, deconstruction activities in the Bay Area have been increasing in both frequency and in scope. This is true of both voluntary and mandatory efforts. As the supply of reclaimed products and materials increases, another barrier to closing the loop on circular construction is becoming urgent: generating demand to reuse these salvaged materials.
 
One of the most critical barriers to scaling building material reuse is the lack of infrastructure. Facilities and resources to manage, store, and transport salvaged materials, like storage space, tools, material handling equipment, and hauling services, can be challenging to secure and utilize.
 
In addition to exploring what infrastructure gaps exist, this meeting will highlight strategies to minimize their impact on the construction material reuse process. Maybo AuYeung, an Environmental Program Manager in the City of Palo Alto’s Zero Waste Program, and James Slattery, the San Francisco Environment Department’s Construction and Demolition Zero Waste Senior Coordinator, will present findings about infrastructure needs from deconstruction implementation and material reuse research. Four featured panelists finding innovative ways to reuse building materials will also share their strategies for successfully bridging infrastructure gaps and insights into what is needed to scale these solutions.
 

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Agenda: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
 
10:00-10:10 – Welcome
 
10:10-10:25 – Presentations

• Maybo AuYeung, Environmental Program Manager, Zero Waste Palo Alto
• James Slattery, Construction and Demolition Zero Waste Senior Coordinator, San Francisco Environment Department

 
10:25-11:20 – Panel:

• Andrew Ellsworth, Doors Unhinged
• Kinley Deller, Construction and Demolition Program Coordinator, King County Solid Waste Division
• Michael Chambers, The Reuse People
• Jeff Ravenscraft, Madrone

 
11:20-11:30 – Break
 
11:30-11:50 – Facilitated sharing and discussion
 
11:50-12:00 – Closing and U.S. EPA Updates