Reuse Organization Profiles

Deconstruction & Building Materials ReUse Network, Inc.

Overview

Deconstruction Network is an environmental public benefit corporation 501(c)(3), committed to promoting and empowering deconstruction practices and growing a greater reuse network for quality building materials through partnerships with complimentary operations and organizations. Deconstruction Network works to advance the principle of “reduce, reuse, and recycle” within the construction and demolition industries by empowering homeowners, building industry professionals, and civic leaders in California to choose deconstruction over demolition. What is deconstruction? Deconstruction is the careful dismantling and reclaiming of a structure's reusable, finished materials and rough lumber.

History

Prior to starting Deconstruction Network in 2007, Lorenz Schilling worked for six years in the deconstruction industry and recognized that homeowners needed more user-friendly programs available to them if they were going to choose deconstruction over demolition.

Operations

Deconstruction Network streamlines the donation process so that everything from the initial assessment, to hiring a contractor, to receiving completed IRS forms at the conclusion of the job, is simple and straightforward.

Materials Accepted

Salvaged, raw, and finished home building materials.

Source of Materials

Homeowners donate their home’s reusable materials salvaged during the deconstruction process.

Collection Services

We coordinate the collection with our complementary nonprofit partners--various Habitat for Humanity ReStores: East Bay, Santa Barbara, Orange County and Greater Los Angeles.

Geographic Service Area

California

Facility Location

None. Our materials are gifted to complementary nonprofits throughout the state--Habitat for Humanity ReStores: East Bay, Santa Barbara, Orange County and Greater Los Angeles and Corazon.

Days/Hours of Operation

No walk-in business. Open weekdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Contact information

Headquarters:
412 N. Coast Hwy, Ste B351,
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Staff contact: Paula Wise
Phone: 310-743-5346 and 888-545-8333
Fax: 800-587-7630
Email: info@reusenetwork.org
Website: www.reusenetwork.org | www.decon-network.org

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