Build Reuse - General

Reuse Store and Material Recovery Maps and Databases

Bay Area Reuse, Retail, and Deconstruction Available Facilities

BPE x All for Reuse Ecosystem Map

  • Developed by: Building Product Ecosystems, All for Reuse, Building Green, Square Nail Consulting
  • Description: Map and matrix of reclaimed material suppliers across the US.
    • Lists reuse org links, materials sold/accepted, locations, contact information.
    • Provides option for users to edit displayed information via an "Existing Entry Revision Form" or add via a "New Entry Form".
    • Looking to expand database to include deconstruction contractors, hauling services, warehouses, government/public agencies involved in reuse, reuse networks, remanufacturing/recycling services, training/education, and consulting/research. 
  • Link: https://www.allforreuse.org/ecosystem-map

  • Link to add new entries or edit an existing entry: https://airtable.com/app2Ufltjsi6qQF2b/shrbcCLtdQ8W4kjlI

Opalis Map

  • Developed by: Rotor vzw/asbl
  • Description: Overview of professional retailers who sell building materials coming from old dismantled buildings
    • Lists reuse org links, decon/reuse services, materials sold/accepted, locations, contact information. Also provides reuse org description and photos.
  • Link: https://opalis.eu/en

NYS Reuse Locator Map

  • Developed by: Syracuse University Center for Sustainable Community Solutions (CSCS), NYS Association for Reduction, Reuse, and Recycling (NYSAR3)
  • Description: Map of reuse entities and services for furniture, appliances, building materials, household goods, and other materials.
  • Link: https://www.nysar3.org/page/nys-reuse-locator-map-254.html

Cortland ReUse Map

Reuse Wood

  • Developed by: American Wood Council (AWC), Canadian Wood Council (CWC), and Build Reuse (at the time called the Building Materials Reuse Association (BMRA))
  • Description: Two online databases
    • (1) Business Directory - directory of businesses across the US and Canada that carry reclaimed wood
      • Lists reuse org links, locations, contact information
    • (2) Sustainable Wood Guide - detailed definitions of terms relating to wood and reclaimed wood (definitions for particle board, structural composite lumber, urban wood, etc.)
  • Link: https://reusewood.org/

Circular NYC Map

Minnesota Materials Exchange

  • Developed by: Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) at the University of Minnesota
  • Description:
    • "The Minnesota Materials Exchange is the waste-not classifieds especially for:
      • Minnesota businesses
      • Industry
      • Non-Profits
      • Institutions
    • The Materials Exchange is a free service that links organizations that have reusable goods they no longer need to those who can use them. This business reuse network helps prevent usable materials from becoming waste and saves users money."
  • Link: https://mnexchange.org/#/

Carpet America Recovery Effort / Collector Finder Map

Reuse Store and Material Recovery Maps and Databases

Bay Area Reuse, Retail, and Deconstruction Available Facilities

BPE x All for Reuse Ecosystem Map

  • Developed by: Building Product Ecosystems, All for Reuse, Building Green, Square Nail Consulting
  • Description: Map and matrix of reclaimed material suppliers across the US.
    • Lists reuse org links, materials sold/accepted, locations, contact information.
    • Provides option for users to edit displayed information via an "Existing Entry Revision Form" or add via a "New Entry Form".
    • Looking to expand database to include deconstruction contractors, hauling services, warehouses, government/public agencies involved in reuse, reuse networks, remanufacturing/recycling services, training/education, and consulting/research. 
  • Link: https://www.allforreuse.org/ecosystem-map

  • Link to add new entries or edit an existing entry: https://airtable.com/app2Ufltjsi6qQF2b/shrbcCLtdQ8W4kjlI

Opalis Map

  • Developed by: Rotor vzw/asbl
  • Description: Overview of professional retailers who sell building materials coming from old dismantled buildings
    • Lists reuse org links, decon/reuse services, materials sold/accepted, locations, contact information. Also provides reuse org description and photos.
  • Link: https://opalis.eu/en

NYS Reuse Locator Map

  • Developed by: Syracuse University Center for Sustainable Community Solutions (CSCS), NYS Association for Reduction, Reuse, and Recycling (NYSAR3)
  • Description: Map of reuse entities and services for furniture, appliances, building materials, household goods, and other materials.
  • Link: https://www.nysar3.org/page/nys-reuse-locator-map-254.html

Cortland ReUse Map

Reuse Wood

  • Developed by: American Wood Council (AWC), Canadian Wood Council (CWC), and Build Reuse (at the time called the Building Materials Reuse Association (BMRA))
  • Description: Two online databases
    • (1) Business Directory - directory of businesses across the US and Canada that carry reclaimed wood
      • Lists reuse org links, locations, contact information
    • (2) Sustainable Wood Guide - detailed definitions of terms relating to wood and reclaimed wood (definitions for particle board, structural composite lumber, urban wood, etc.)
  • Link: https://reusewood.org/

Circular NYC Map

Minnesota Materials Exchange

  • Developed by: Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) at the University of Minnesota
  • Description:
    • "The Minnesota Materials Exchange is the waste-not classifieds especially for:
      • Minnesota businesses
      • Industry
      • Non-Profits
      • Institutions
    • The Materials Exchange is a free service that links organizations that have reusable goods they no longer need to those who can use them. This business reuse network helps prevent usable materials from becoming waste and saves users money."
  • Link: https://mnexchange.org/#/

Carpet America Recovery Effort / Collector Finder Map