Before you start a home remodeling project, you should think about how you are going to dispose of the construction debris you will generate. The Street Division's collection of this material is very limited and you may need to contact a private hauler or take the material to the landfill yourself.

Collection of building material is limited to debris from minor home improvement projects done by the resident. Debris from major remodeling or construction projects and work done by contractors will NOT be collected.

SHINGLES: Shingles have been banned form the Dane County Landfill and are no longer collected by the Streets Division, nor are will they be accepted at the self help sites. Shingle recycling options
Shingle Disposal Options

There is a limit of 6 bags and/or containers or their equivalent, of building material per week. This weekly limit includes boards or lumber placed for Large Item collection.

These regulations also apply to the Street Division's self help sites at 1501 W. Badger Rd. and 4602 Sycamore Ave.

Before you put an item out for collection consider donating reusable items to a charity or give away or sell them at Madison Stuff Exchange.

Building material includes:

• Dry Wall
• Plywood
• Insulation
• Lumber
• Siding
• Plaster
• Wood Paneling

Bricks, concrete and concrete blocks will not be collected regardless of volume.

Cabinets, doors, windows, plumbing fixtures (sinks, toilets, etc.), and furnaces are considered large items. Go to Large Item Collection.

Building material must be put in bags or disposable containers for collection. Do not put material in cardboard boxes. Bags and containers must weigh less than 40 pounds.

• Scrap lumber: Go to Large Item Collection
• Boards must be less than 8 feet in length.
• Remove nails or bend so they do not protrude.
• Place boards at the curb separate from your regular refuse.
• Rain gutters and pipes are collected for recycling by Large Item metal crews: Place these items separately at the curb.
• Items over 8 feet in length must be bent over or cut down for collection.

Unneeded or used building materials can find a new home through two reuse facilities in Madison.

If you have material that might be useful you can donate it to Habitat for Humanity. Please check with Habitat for Humanity prior to making a donation. This is also an excellent place to find bargain materials for your home improvement projects.

• You can reach Habitat for Humanity ReStore at (608) 661-2813.

You can sell of give away unneeded or used building material on the Madison Stuff Exchange, a free web site available to anyone who lives or works in Dane County.