Reclamation
Waste reclamation, often referred to as Architectural Salvage, is the sourcing and reuse of parts of an older structure to build another one, or to refurbish an existing building with original features.
Aggregain, which is part of WRAP, has a comprehensive section on reclaming materials from demolition sites. As well as providing detailed information on what materials can be retrieved from which elements of a building, it also offers advice on materials storage and case studies from previous projects.
Demolition audits can be used to improve environmental performance without impacting on project costs. This more systematic approach is being developed by BRE, so that companies will be able to assess potential for materials reclamation before they refurbish or demolish a building.
Aggregain's advice on demolition can be found at:
http://www.aggregain.org.uk/demolition/index.html
Recyclewood is part of WRAP which provides a service for the recycling and purchase of recycled wood.
http://www.recyclewood.org.uk/
Recycleglass is part of WRAP which provides a service for the recycling and purchase of recycled glass.
http://www.recycleglass.org.uk/
Recycleplastic is part of WRAP which provides a service for the recycling and purchase of recycled plastic.
http://www.wrap.org.uk/applications/rpg/view/plastics/
Salvo is a commercial directory of architectural salvage yards.
http://www.salvo.co.uk/
BREMAP
An interactive searchable map providing access to companies who recycle, reuse, and sell reclaimed and recycleable products
http://www.smartwaste.co.uk/bremap.jsp
