Construction Waste Management: Materials List
Accepted:
Accepted construction materials include concrete, brick, and untreated wood, as well as siding, ceiling tile, gypsum board, and various insulations. Solid roofing materials, such as asphalt shingles, along with glass from doors and windows, are also accepted. Additionally, structural materials made from metal, wood, fiberglass, and durable plastic can be included. When it comes to wiring, only incandescent light fixtures that do not contain fluorescent tubing or lighting are accepted. Plumbing fixtures such as toilets, bathtubs, and wash basins are acceptable, as are floor coverings that are attached to a building during demolition. It's important to note that broken and aged asphalt or chip seal, along with any other inert materials obtained during construction, renovation, or demolition of a building or structure, are also accepted. Any mixture of these materials is permissible, as long as they align with the tipping rates set for accepted construction materials. Non-friable asbestos, which is not easily crumbled or released as fibers, can also be accepted with 48 hours notice. However, be aware that unaccepted debris must be properly managed and disposed of separately.
Unaccepted:
Cans, drums, or other packages (empty or otherwise) containing roofing adhesives, asphalt sealers, tar, or waterproofing compounds, along with new asphalt products, petroleum products, or aerosols, are considered unaccepted debris. Additionally, household waste such as food, diapers, and wrappers/containers does not qualify as accepted construction materials. Wastes or materials sourced from commercial or industrial manufacturing are also classified as unaccepted debris. Furthermore, any debris that contains lead paint with a known concentration greater than 1000PPM (parts per million), or that has been deemed lead leachable toxic (exceeding 5mg/L), including flaking, chipping, or peeling lead paint, is not accepted. Waste or debris originating from outside the Province of New Brunswick is also unaccepted unless specifically approved by the Department after an evaluation under the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation - Clean Environment Act. Lastly, any debris not listed under accepted materials falls into the category of unaccepted debris.