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State and Tribal Links
Region 5 Solid Waste Program
Construction and DemolitionThis page provides links to non-EPA web sites that provide additonal information about C&D debris management for the states and tribes in Region 5. You will leave the EPA.gov domain and enter another page with more information. EPA cannot attest to the accuracy of information on that non-EPA page. Providing links to a non-EPA Web site is not an endorsement of the other site or the information it contains by EPA or any of its employees. Also, be aware that the privacy protection provided on the EPA.gov domain (see Privacy and Security Notice) may not be available at the external link. 
This page contains additional information on C&D debris management for the states and tribes in Region 5. Also, access the C&D material recycling market directories to learn where to recycle C&D debris.
Illinois Indiana Michigan Minnesota Ohio Wisconsin Tribal Nations
Illinois
For information about C&D debris management in Illinois, contact the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Bureau of Land, Waste Reductions and Compliance staff. Additional C&D recycling resources can be found at Illinois EPA – C&D Debris.
Indiana
For information about C&D debris management in Indiana, contact the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Land Quality, Solid Waste Program. Recycling and reuse questions should be directed to IDEM, Office of Pollution Prevention and Technical Assistance.
Michigan
For information about C&D debris recycling in Michigan, visit the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s Recycling page.
Also available:
Burning News for Builders (PDF, 4 pp., 364 KB, PDF ) - explains the health and environmental hazards of burning C&D debris and promotes the idea of C&D debris reuse and recycling.
Minnesota
For information about C&D debris management in Minnesota, contact the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Solid Waste Department. Additional C&D recycling resources can be found at MPCA – C&D Waste: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
Ohio
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Division of Solid and Infectious Waste, Construction and Demolition Debris Program, provides information about C&D debris management including related links, documents, and contacts. Additional C&D management resources can be found at OH EPA – Construction & Demolition Guidance Documents.
Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Waste Management Program, provides information on C&D debris in Wisconsin.
Also available:
Rethinking Debris: Construction and Demolition Waste Reduction and Recycling Tips
Construction & Demolition Waste Recovery: Processing, Recycling, Burning and Transport
Pre-Demolition Environmental Checklist (PDF, 7 pp., 185 KB, PDF )
Wood Chips Exempt Use Guidance (PDF, 2 pp., 16 KB, PDF )
Tribal Nations
For more information about C&D debris management, visit the Region 5 tribal Web site which includes links to each tribe's environmental program information.
Many C&D Recycling Market Directories are available on the web from your state environmental agency or recycling association. Unfortunately, these directories do not always contain current information. Always call first before attempting to take a load of materials to a C&D recycler!
Chicago Department of the Environment Chicagoland C&D Recyclers
Michigan DEQ Recycled Materials Market Directory
Minnesota PCA’s Recycling Markets Directory has a special section devoted to C&D Debris.
Ohio EPA C&D Recycling Directory and Resource Guide
Wisconsin DNR Recycling Markets Directory
Visit Earth911 to locate construction reuse and recycling markets across the U.S.
Locate a Habitat for Humanity ReStore (used and surplus building materials store) near you.
Contact the Construction Materials Recycling Association to locate other recyclers near you.