UPDATED Apr 24, 2026
The construction industry ranks among the largest producers of waste globally, and the scale of that problem is difficult to overstate. According to the EPA’s most recent national estimate, the United States generated over 600 million tons of construction and demolition (C&D) debris in 2018. That figure is more than double the country’s municipal solid waste output for the same period. Of that total, roughly 145 million tons went straight to landfills.
Despite the volume, federal oversight of C&D waste remains limited. Most of the regulatory burden sits with state and local governments. The result is a patchwork of diversion mandates, documentation rules, and landfill restrictions that vary sharply across jurisdictions.
This guide covers:
The US Regulatory Framework for C&D Waste
What Falls Outside Federal Jurisdiction?
Benchmarks That Matter for C&D Waste Performance
Smarter Site Practices for Waste Reduction
How ERP Platforms Support Waste Accountability
Frequently Asked Questions about Construction Waste Management
Where Waste Accountability Meets Platform-Level Control
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