# C&D debris: what it means

> Construction and demolition debris: concrete, wood, drywall, asphalt shingles, brick, metal and glass from building work. The US generated about 600 million…

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# C&D debris

Definition
Construction and demolition debris: concrete, wood, drywall, asphalt shingles, brick, metal and glass from building work. The US generated about 600 million tons in 2018.

## What else to know about c&d debris

More than twice the volume of household municipal solid waste. About 76% went to next-use markets rather than landfill, mostly as aggregate.

## Related terms
- Aggregate — Crushed concrete, brick and asphalt processed for reuse as road base and fill. The largest destination for US C&D debris.
- Diversion rate — The share of a project’s waste, by weight, kept out of landfill through recycling or salvage. The number building inspectors ask about.

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## Sources
- Primary source Construction and Demolition Debris: Material-Specific Data — US Environmental Protection Agency · last reviewed 2026-08-17

Reviewed by [R. Tiwari](https://dumptergod.shop/authors/r-tiwari/) Last reviewed: 2026-08-17