Construction materials

Building Materials Wanted

Habitat for Humanity NZ - builds and renovates homes.  They need surplus roofing materials, timber, flooring, nails, and most other building products. Note that the Bargain Barn in Ruru Road  has closed. Ph: 03 352 8765 or email Howard:  hsbooth(at)value.net.nz  http://www.habitatnz.co.nz/AffiliatePages/2_christchurch.html

Commercial Demolition and Salvage Companies – there are several local demolition material recyclers, interested in doors, intact windows, fixtures, bricks, etc:  www.thepumphouse.co.nz  , www.frews.co.nz ,  www.windowmarket.co.nz  and www.musgroves.co.nz    and several others are listed in Yellow Pages http://yellow.co.nz/index.jsp 

The rebri website has advice on minimising waste from demolition: www.rebri.org.nz  and an 18 page free guide on waste reduction in home renovation www.rebri.org.nz/links/guidelines/REBRI-Guide-Home-Renovation.pdf

Becon Canterbury – separates and sorts mixed, dry construction & demolition waste, from the trade. If you have a contractor who is filling a skip from your place, suggest they take it there, and not to landfill! Ph: 0800 DRYWASTE   http://www.drywaste.co.nz/

Search for specialist recycling firms (e.g. metals) here, through Recycling Operators of NZ http://www.ronz.org.nz/RONZdirectory.aspx?pageid=39&dirmembers=1