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U.S. C&D debris generation by source 2015

Weight of waste generated during construction and demolition in the United States in 2015, by source (in million tons)

The data shows the weight of the material debris generated during construction and demolition in the U.S. in 2015, based on source of the waste. During this time, about 88.4 million tons of concrete debris was generated during the construction and demolition of buildings.

Concrete	88.4	158.4	135
Wood products	37.6		1.4
Drywall and plasters	13
Steel	4.5
Brick and clay tile	12.1
Aslphalt shingles	13.5
Asphalt concrete		83.9

U.S. C&D debris generation by source 2015

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