Where to Buy Green Building Materials

September 2, 2010	More info at: 1-888-442-2666 www.RecycleWorks.org
What are Green Building Materials? Materials that have one or more of the following characteristics: Nontoxic, (manufacturer claims product or material is not poisonous when used as intended); Recycled content, (products manufactured from used products or by-products); Resource efficient, (products or materials that are more conserving of energy or materials than similar conventional products); Long life cycle, (products or materials that last significantly longer and consume less resources for maintenance than conventional products or materials); Environmentally conscious, (products or materials that are manufactured or provided in a way that reduces a negative environmental impact compared to similar conventional products or materials meeting one of these five criteria). This guide is printed directly from www.RecycleWorks.org. Since our database is updated regularly, you can always find an up-to-date guide there.

Local Stores

Andreini Bros. Inc.; Half Moon Bay 151 Main St. Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 http://andreinibrothers.com Phone: (650)726-2065 Fax: email: Construction Materials Construction Materials - Asphalt Construction Materials - Concrete Customers Served: Commercial Residential Schools/Nonprofits Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Graniterock; Redwood City 355 Blomquist Street Redwood City, CA 94063 http://www.graniterock.com Phone: 650.482.3840 Fax: email: peninsulaconcrete@graniterock.com Notes: Accepts mixed loads of ashpalt and concrete. Construction Materials Landscaping - Baserock, Aggregate Base Customers Served: Commercial Residential Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Guadalupe Landfill; San Jose 15999 Guadalupe Mines Road San Jose, CA 95120 Phone: (408) 268-1670 Fax: email: Notes: Customers must request recycling for construction materials. Construction Materials Landscaping - Baserock, Aggregate Base Customers Served: Commercial Residential Schools/Nonprofits Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Habitat For Humanity East Bay ReStore; Oakland 9235 San Leandro St. Oakland, CA 94603 http://www.habitateb.org/restore/ Phone: Donations: (510) 777-9706 . ReStore: (510) 777-144 Fax: email: ReStore@HabitatEB.org Notes: Accepts and sells excess building materials. A $35 pick up charge may apply. Construction Materials Construction Materials - Bathroom Fixtures Construction Materials - Flooring Green Building - Salvage Yards/Stores Customers Served: Commercial Residential Schools/Nonprofits Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Half Moon Bay Building & Garden Supply; Half Moon Bay 119 Main Street Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 http://www.halfmoonbaybuildingandgarden.com Phone: (650) 726-6696 Fax: email: JasonP@hmbbg.com Construction Materials Construction Materials - Asphalt Construction Materials - Concrete Customers Served: Commercial Residential Schools/Nonprofits Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Lyngso Garden Materials, Inc.; Redwood City 19 Seaport Boulevard Redwood City, CA 94063 http://lyngsogarden.com/ Phone: (650) 364-1730 Fax: email: Notes: Landscape materials supplier Construction Materials Landscaping - Baserock, Aggregate Base Customers Served: Commercial Residential Schools/Nonprofits Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Ohmega Salvage; Berkeley 2407 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702 http://www.ohmegasalvage.com Phone: (510) 204-0767 Fax: email: info@ohmegasalvage.com Notes: Buys and rents period architectual salvage, pre 1940's. Offers vintage hardware, windows, doors, claw foot tubs, lighting, etc. Also at 2407 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley. Store: Ohmega Salvage General Store, 2400 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2010, Phone:(510) 204-0767 Construction Materials Green Building - Salvage Yards/Stores Customers Served: Commercial Residential Schools/Nonprofits Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Randazzo Enterprises; Castroville 13550 Blackie Road Castroville, CA 95012 http://www.randazzoenterprises.com Phone: (800) 633-9039 Fax: email: randazzoenterprises@randazzoenterprises.com Notes: Salvaged Materials Construction Materials Green Building - Salvage Yards/Stores Yardwaste - Plants (to reuse) Customers Served: Commercial Residential Schools/Nonprofits Information updated on: -1/0-/2009

Redwood Garden and Building Material; Menlo Park 3615 Haven Menlo Park, CA 94025 http://www.rdsredwood.com Phone: (650) 697-4139 Fax: email: redwooddebris@yahoo.com Construction Materials Landscaping - Baserock, Aggregate Base Customers Served: Commercial Residential Schools/Nonprofits Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Scott's Demolition/A Better Earth; San Mateo POBox 6309 San Mateo, CA 94403 http://www.scottsdemolition.com Phone: (650) 593-7799 Fax: email: ScottDemo@aol.com Notes: Provides deconstruction services and recycling of materials. Business has been serving the entire Bay Area since 1985 and operates in a green, environmentally friendly manner. Deconstruction services may qualify for tax deductions. Operates salvage yard located in Mountain View. Please call ahead to make appointment. Construction Materials Construction Materials - Bathroom Fixtures Green Building - Salvage Yards/Stores Customers Served: Commercial Residential Schools/Nonprofits Information updated on: -0/9-/2010

The ReUse People; Oakland 9235 San Leandro Blvd Oakland, CA 94603 http://www.thereusepeople.org Phone: (888) 588-9490. (510) 383-1983 Fax: email: Info@TheReusePeople.org Notes: Picks up thoughout Bay Area. Nonprofit organization. No charge for drop off, there is a charge for pick up due to gasoline prices. The only nonprofit organization in California offering complete deconstruction services and tax deductible donations for all salvaged materials. Construction Materials Green Building - Salvage Yards/Stores Customers Served: Commercial Residential Schools/Nonprofits Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

Whole House Building Supply; East Palo Alto 1955 Pulgas Avenue East Palo Alto, CA 94303 http://www.driftwoodsalvage.com Phone: 650 328-8731 (warehouse) Fax: email: gardner@batnet.com Notes: Retail Warehouse and Pre-Demolition Sales at homes/buildings to be remodeled or demolished. Offers complete building deconstruction, donation and re-use services with significant tax benefits. For info on Material Donations or Deconstruction call EPACT, partnered 501(c)3 non profit, at (650) 562-3417. Availability of Materials: Warehouse (650) 328-8731. Message Center: (650)856-0634. Construction Materials Construction Materials - Brick Construction Materials - Ceramic Construction Materials - Doors Construction Materials - Electrical Fixture Green Building - Salvage Yards/Stores Customers Served: Commercial Residential Schools/Nonprofits Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Suppliers/Vendors

Brisbane Recycling Co.; Brisbane 5 Beatty Road Brisbane, CA 94005 Phone: (415) 468-8822 Fax: email: Construction Materials Landscaping - Baserock, Aggregate Base Customers Served: Commercial Residential Schools/Nonprofits Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

CEMEX; Redwood City 775 Seaport Blvd Redwood City, CA 94063 http://www.cemex.com Phone: (650) 369-9189 Fax: email: Construction Materials Landscaping - Baserock, Aggregate Base Customers Served: Commercial Residential Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Collins & Aikman/Tandus; San Francisco 750 Battery Street San Francisco, CA 94111 http://www.tandus.com Phone: 415.986.3564 1 800-473-3470 Fax: email: Notes: Creates recycled content carpet, 100% certified Construction Materials Construction Materials - Carpet (see household) Customers Served: Commercial Schools/Nonprofits Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

Graniterock; Redwood City 355 Blomquist Street Redwood City, CA 94063 http://www.graniterock.com Phone: 650.482.3840 Fax: email: peninsulaconcrete@graniterock.com Notes: Accepts mixed loads of ashpalt and concrete. Construction Materials Landscaping - Baserock, Aggregate Base Customers Served: Commercial Residential Information updated on: -0/6-/2010

Guadalupe Landfill; San Jose 15999 Guadalupe Mines Road San Jose, CA 95120 Phone: (408) 268-1670 Fax: email: Notes: Customers must request recycling for construction materials. Construction Materials Landscaping - Baserock, Aggregate Base Customers Served: Commercial Residential Schools/Nonprofits Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Lyngso Garden Materials, Inc.; Redwood City 19 Seaport Boulevard Redwood City, CA 94063 http://lyngsogarden.com/ Phone: (650) 364-1730 Fax: email: Notes: Landscape materials supplier Construction Materials Landscaping - Baserock, Aggregate Base Customers Served: Commercial Residential Schools/Nonprofits Information updated on: -0/7-/2010

PlaceMakers, Inc.; Redwood City Redwood City, CA 94063 http://www.placemakersinc.com Phone: 650.303.7530 or 650.261.9512 Fax: email: info@placemakersinc.com Notes: Uses salvaged lumber to build new homes. Provides deconstruction and construction services, and sells salvaged materials. Operates throughout Bay Area. Construction Materials Green Building - Salvage Yards/Stores Customers Served: Commercial Residential Schools/Nonprofits Information updated on: -0/8-/2010

Web Business/Mail Order

Ohmega Salvage; Berkeley 2407 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702 http://www.ohmegasalvage.com Phone: (510) 204-0767 Fax: email: info@ohmegasalvage.com Notes: Buys and rents period architectual salvage, pre 1940's. Offers vintage hardware, windows, doors, claw foot tubs, lighting, etc. Also at 2407 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley. Store: Ohmega Salvage General Store, 2400 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2010, Phone:(510) 204-0767 Construction Materials Green Building - Salvage Yards/Stores Customers Served: Commercial Residential Schools/Nonprofits Information updated on: -0/7-/2010