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U.S. construction waste share discarded by material 2015

Percent of waste discarded during construction in the United States in 2015, by material

The data describes the % of material discarded during construction in the U.S. in 2015, based on material type. During this time, about 2% of drywall and plasters were discarded during construction. The most preferred component of the United States waste management hierarchy is source reduction and reuse.

Concrete	70
Asphalt concrete	15
Wood products	7
Asphalt shingles	3
Drywall and plasters	2
Brick and clay tile	2
Steel	1

U.S. construction waste share discarded by material 2015

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