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My view on scrap disposal flipped talking to a sustainability crew.

Now I bag all drywall cutoffs for proper recycling every time.

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Wait, hold up. I gotta jump in because that "proper recycling" part might be a little too hopeful. A lot of places that take clean drywall won't touch the stuff with joint compound or paint on it. It gums up their whole process. You're still doing the right thing by keeping it separate, but you might want to call your local center and ask what exactly they accept. Otherwise that bag might just be taking a very tidy trip to the same landfill.

iriswest1mo ago

That's honestly such a good shift to make. It's so easy to just toss all that dusty drywall into the regular dumpster with everything else. I used to see it all the time on jobsites, just piled in with general trash. Bagging it up separately feels like a pain at first, but knowing it won't just sit in a landfill makes the extra minute totally worth it. Really cool to hear how a simple chat changed your whole routine.

drewn291mo ago

On my last kitchen remodel, I started using those heavy duty 6-mil bags just for the drywall debris. It keeps the dust totally contained and the recycling center takes them without a fuss. That little bit of extra prep saves a huge mess later and honestly makes the whole cleanup feel more professional. Once you get in the habit, it just becomes part of the job, and you're right, it feels better knowing it's not all going to ground.