Did you know that 1 / 3 of all waste in our landfills is from construction debris - much of which can be reused or recycled? Kurt Buss does and he decided to do something to reduce that number. Kurt Buss is a deconstruction contractor. He compares himself to Robin Hood, "I have the stuff to the rich, because people who are eligible for tax deductions, and I sell cheap or give it to people who can not afford to buy new goods, to improve theirEstate. "
Kurt began his career with the deconstruction of Eco-Cycle Resource 2000th He led the sales / recycling yard for 6 years and has helped the company in 2000 with resources to grow now. The Reuse People of America reflects the resources that 7 or 8 years ago. Asked whether TRP is now a contender for Resource 2000, Kurt said "We are both non-profit can benefit from each other and share resources from each other. We compete for customers, yes, but more than that, we both try toIn collaboration with the City of Boulder, deconstruction more work done. Resource 2000 is intended to provide a drop-off site for homeowners.
TRP works in particular with the contractors deconstructing the whole house with the objective of maintaining the building components, doors, etc.. This process contributes to a more profitable inventory to maintain. We also donate materials to Habitat for Humanity sites and Dom "The biggest competitor for the non-profit is theBulldozers and dump. Until you take into account the tax deduction of the necessary measures, it is cheaper to demolish and landfill waste, but to deconstruct and recycle it. The tax deduction is what helps to offset the costs for the owner.
This course requires a schedule of additional security on the part of homeowners. TRP uses an independent third party review of the initial assessment of the value of the materials, the recycling center are donated. Everything is exactlyinventory from the demo sites to use the tax deduction. TRP recommends a certified contractor to perform the deconstruction. An important part of the costs is to take the subcontracting work from home. The work hours themselves are not tax deductible, but are largely offset by savings in income tax. Kurt went personally to the demo site in the early days to make sure that the most valuable materials are recovered for reuse.
This obviously requires furtherPlanning on the part of homeowners. TRP uses an independent third party review of the initial assessment of the value of the materials, the recycling center are donated. Everything is just taking advantage of the demonstration sites, the tax deduction of stock. TRP recommends a certified contractor to perform the deconstruction. An important part of the costs is to take the subcontracting work from home. The work hours themselves are not tax deductible, but are largely offset by taxDeduction savings. Kurt went personally to the demo site in the early days to make sure that the most valuable materials are recovered for reuse.
From TheReusePeople.org:
The example is a composite of actual employment and is used here is an economic comparison between deconstruction and demolition. This compound has a unique history, the home of 2,200 square meters with garage, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, raised foundation, composite shingles, single window,Carpets, floors, and a 12 x 40 wooden deck. Prices do not include the removal of concrete slabs, sidewalks, foundations or asphalt, but also the site in a state of Rake clean (no residues) away.
In the scenario of scrapping the car, the owner pays $ 10,100, but in the TRP deconstruction scenario, the landlord receives $ 4,702 net of tax benefits. In other words, the owner would be financially better received in the amount of $ 14,802 (vs. $ 4,702 in tax payment10.100 U.S. dollars in demolition costs). Now for the disclaimers. The numbers vary depending on location, age and condition of the house and materials, topography, type of finish and interior walls, distance from TRP, landfill rates, etc. Still, the economy almost always favorable TRP deconstruction over demolition.
** Total Materials (fixtures in wood, plywood, furniture, plumbing and electrical systems, doors, windows, etc.) will be evaluated in general, for $ 77,000 to $ 112,000 in good usable condition.Assuming a tax rate of 33% (federal only - this will be the largest in states with an income tax surcharge), after-tax cash value is based on an assessment of the typical $ 88,000 to $ 29,040.
Reusing the American people began in April 1993 to help with a disk of building materials for flood victims in Tijuana, Mexico. The unit, Project Valle Verde, was planned and coordinated with the mayors of Tijuana and San Diego, San Diego Chamber of Commerce, the County CouncilSupervisors, San Diego Gas and Electric Company, Waste Management and the Association of Construction. The success of the project showed Valle Verde, abused used as building materials needed and the impact of this need on our already busy and most of landfills.
Today, the Reuse People of America has offices and facilities in San Diego, Orange / Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Washington and Boulder, Colorado. Kurt Buss manages the operation with a BoulderTelephone, fax, credit card machine, no Internet, no running water and his personal laptop. "It 's like Home Depot in the rough," says Kurt, "but you have to start somewhere." They are currently looking for new premises in the lease metropolitan area of Denver. Your reason for moving is simply closer to a larger group, are to come and buy their material. There is much work around the deconstruction, but most people with the demolition of "easy" / disposal processInstead of deconstruction, the more disturbing.
Kurt and his staff work hard to make the products, so organized that people see all the products available. The hall is open from Lafayette Thur-Sat. to deal with some days than others, depending on the time and day of week. Most customers are do-it-yourself and make your own hand-drawn pictures of what they need. The staff's task is to help customers find what they need. I found these veryorganized, sophisticated junkyard is the perfect place to find something like a retro-50-table, for only $ 30!
In the days that the field is not open, Kurt is busy bidding on jobs deconstruction. To run the company, have up to 30 deconstructions / year. Once a contract is awarded to Kurt to work for the first day or two to save the crew of what is and what it takes to prove to be saved. Kurt how to deconstruct the most sensitive materials themselves, to be sureis obtained for resale. The teams will be defined by a deconstruction contractors certified and trained in the best process for recovery of assets for reuse.
"The most frustrating thing in the industry, says Kurt, people will always be something new to do -.. alternative, as they did the things most young people are more interested in recycling and reuse of old business, but each year there are more and more people are concerned. "The key isEducating the public - the more people that are the options, the industry will grow to know more. Due to budget non-profit work, they found that word of mouth is the best form of advertising has been. regional office of Kurt is a member of BGBG, The Boulder Green Builders Guild, a group of architects, builders, manufacturers, realtors and other professionals who share the countryside. This group is a good source of recommendations for TRP, and assistanceEducational process.
The bottom line is that deconstruction creates jobs, saves money and contribute to the health of our planet. It offers inexpensive materials for people who need them. The most important part of the process is planning. You are in deconstruction, for someone like Kurt in your area, an entrepreneur is interested in deconstruction.
Kurt Five favorite tools
1. Denial by ReConnx, Inc - the specially filmed for deconstruction,Nails.
2. Milwaukee Saws - reliable
3. Dewalt 18V Cordless Drill
4. Demo saws to cut loose from foundations
5. Makita Circular Saw
* In most cases, battery powered instruments necessary because the current is turned off in the house. It 'important that the power before deconstruction, so that they concluded not to cut the live wires.
8 pieces of safety equipment relevant to deconstruction:
1. Safety glasses -there are things flying around
2. Helmets
3. Steel inserts for shoes.
4. Sturdy work boots
5. Particle Masks / Masks cartridge filter
6. Cable tester for testing live electrical wires
7. First Aid Kit
8. Common sense
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