ReCap Materials Management Inc.

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Our Mission:

To redefine construction
waste management

ReCap was developed in response to a growing need for a new service in the construction industry. As sustainable practices and policy continue to evolve, builders are faced with limited options “upstream” of traditional waste haulers. Our service addresses multiple challenges throughout the project development lifecycle, as a full-scope solution:
  • Municipalities are implementing minimum waste diversion bylaws for demolition – 80% is now common. Demolition crews are not always trained to maximize diversion, facilitate material salvage & reuse, or manage reporting.
  • It can be difficult to develop a Waste Management Plan for the full scope of the project and see it through. It is most efficient to develop this early in the design stage so it is embedded and included in subcontracts.
  • Having a detailed Waste Management Plan and a Sustainability Professional on the consultant team can speed up the permitting process.
  • Demolition is expensive, and deconstruction can cost even more. Offset these costs with charitable donation tax receipts or private sale of materials.
  • Incorporate salvaged materials into the new building to offset costs and add value through the attached history.
  • General contractors often lack the capacity to prioritize waste reduction and the management required, especially as projects progress.
  • Landfill tipping fees are higher for mixed C&D waste and include a surcharge when recyclable material is present. Source separation of recycling can substantially reduce these costs.
  • New and changing bylaws can increase project costs and make building more challenging.
  • Current methods of Waste Management Planning create additional work for the site team.
  • Inefficient and delayed waste hauling can impact project timelines.
  • Environmental and sustainability actions can increase employee morale, motivation, and productivity.

A focus on material salvage & reuse, improved recycling, better data, and a proactive approach to waste management benefits your triple bottom line:

People.
Planet.
Profit.

People.

We educate your workforce through toolbox meetings, site management, and active engagement. Materials donated to local nonprofits and the funds generated benefit those in the community who need it most.

Planet.

23%

of Landfill Waste in British Columbia is from Construction and Demolition.1

Salvaging and recycling valuable materials alleviates this burden and reduces CO2 equivalent emissions. Detailed reporting allows this data to be used both internally and externally for future improvements.

Profit.

Landfill tipping fees are reduced through salvage and improved recycling. Tax receipts are provided for materials donated to charity. Projects gain added value with the story attached to salvaged material. Clients see improved marketability with a demonstrated focus on sustainability.

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1. Environment and Climate Change Canada. (2020). National waste characterization report: The composition of Canadian residual municipal solid waste (Report No. En14-405/2020E-PDF). Environment and Climate Change Canada. Retrieved from https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2020/eccc/en14/En14-405-2020-eng.pdf