Where to Buy Green Building Materials

November 20, 2009	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

Delta Scrap and Salvage; Oakley 1371 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561 http://deltascrap.com Phone: (925) 754-1474 Fax: email: demo@deltascrap.com Notes: Demolition contractor. Buys back non-ferrous metal. Charges fees for accepting steel. Pick up for quantity (10 ton minimum), nearly anywhere. Construction Materials Green Building - Salvage Yards/Stores Customers Served: Commercial Residential Schools/Nonprofits Information updated on: -0/8-/2009

Graniterock; Redwood City 355 Blomquist Street Redwood City, CA 94063 http://www.graniterock.com Phone: 650.482.3838 Fax: email: mainoffice@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-/2009

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-/2009

Habitat For Humanity East Bay ReStore; Oakland 2619 Broadway Oakland, CA 94603 http://www.habitateb.org/restore/ Phone: Office: (510) 251-6304. ReStore: (510) 777-1447 Fax: email: info@habitateb.org Notes: Accepts and sells excess building materials. There is no charge for pick up of materials worth over $100; for materials worth less than that, there is a $35 pick up charge. Construction Materials Construction Materials - Bathroom Fixtures Construction Materials - Flooring Green Building - Salvage Yards/Stores Customers Served: Commercial Residential Schools/Nonprofits Information updated on: -1/0-/2009

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-/2009

Ohmega Salvage; Berkeley 2407 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702 http://www.ohmegasalvage.com Phone: (510) 204-0767 Fax: email: ohmegasalvage@earthlink.net 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-/2009

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) 595-2310 Fax: email: Construction Materials Landscaping - Baserock, Aggregate Base Customers Served: Commercial Residential Schools/Nonprofits Information updated on: -1/0-/2009

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 individual homes. Offers complete building deconstruction, donation and re-use services with significant tax benefits. For info on donating materials: Tom- 650 218-5452 M-F 9-6 For info on deconstruction call Paul 650 327-1933. Message line: 650 856-0634 Construction Materials Green Building - Salvage Yards/Stores Customers Served: Commercial Residential Schools/Nonprofits Information updated on: -1/1-/2009

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: -1/0-/2009

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-/2009

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-/2009

Graniterock; Redwood City 355 Blomquist Street Redwood City, CA 94063 http://www.graniterock.com Phone: 650.482.3838 Fax: email: mainoffice@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-/2009

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-/2009

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-/2009

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: -1/0-/2009

Web Business/Mail Order

Ohmega Salvage; Berkeley 2407 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702 http://www.ohmegasalvage.com Phone: (510) 204-0767 Fax: email: ohmegasalvage@earthlink.net 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-/2009