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REBRI Resource Recovery Timber: Collection and Transportation (PDF)

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This guide provides good practice advice to improve recovery rates for all types of waste timber from construction and demolition (C&D) sites.

The aim is to assist the resource recovery industry to provide collection and transportation services that:

  • maximise the amount of waste timber diverted from landfill and cleanfill
  • minimise contamination and damage
  • meet the requirements of the construction or demolition client and the recycling operator.

This guideline covers:

  • finding good markets for waste timber
  • collection and transportation services
  • health and safety
  • resources and contacts
  • other guidelines in this series.

 

Disclaimer: Please note that our publications reflect the regulations and best practices on the date of release, which is shown on the publication. As regulations and industry standards evolve, we always recommend that our publications be read in conjunction with the latest building code clauses and standards.

Product Information
Publication date 1 March 2024
Author BRANZ
Product type Book
Availability Available
Product code BR020

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