Why Give New Life to Scrap Gypsum?
Recycled scrap and cut-off is used to produce new gypsum board with the same great performance.
- Enhance Brand Reputation
Position your business as a leader in responsible and sustainable construction.
- Protect Natural Resources
Help to reduce gypsum mining and conserve this 100% recyclable material.
- Reduce Landfill Waste
Divert scrap drywall away from landfills where it releases unpleasant odors.
- Meet LEED v5 Goals
Achieve points in the Materials and Resources (MR) credit category.
How Does It Work?
CertainTeed plants across North America are recycling gypsum to help reduce emitted carbon and create a more sustainable built environment.
Why We Recycle
The Impact of Gypsum Recycling
Gypsum board is a critical and ubiquitous building component. Transitioning from raw to recycled material can help minimize the environmental impact of construction worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
We accept standard gypsum board as well as fire-resistant, mould-resistant, impact-resistant, and water-resistant gypsum board (including glass mat, shaftliner, and 1/4").
We cannot accept any demolition waste, combined multi material (e.g., EPS/XPS glued to drywall), drywall containing co-mingled materials, wood, plinthes, moulding, sealants, mastics, finishing products, metal* (e.g., studs, railing, copper piping, and plumbing fixtures), carpet, tile, linoleum, cement board, vinyl, garbage, or other debris.
*Drywall screws can be included.
Deliver your clean drywall scrap to the Northwest Gypsum Recycling Facility most convenient to your project location. Contact us to learn more about the facilities in your region.
Recycling the drywall scrap from your project may contribute to getting up to two points under the Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion category. Contact your local sales representative for more information.
Please fill out the form below to get started! Please have the following information ready: name, company, phone, email, project location, and timeframe.
How to Participate
It’s easy to join the gypsum recycling program in your community. Download the brochure for an overview of the process and the materials we do and do not accept.
Get Started
Tell us about your project. We’ll get back to you with the information you need to start recycling.