Got a need for 75 used steel classroom buildings? A load of 1,000 bull-nosed stair treads, some of them slightly damp? Or maybe you’re looking to unload odd lots of construction materials returned by your customers? PlanetReuse is an online brokerage specializing in reclaimed materials at discounted prices. The loads of wood, steel, stone, metal, commercial carpeting, office workstations and other stuff come from demolition projects, manufacturer overages or overambitious purchase orders.
The PlanetReuse website also posts requests from businesses looking for recycled materials; some recent ones included a photo-frame maker looking for tin ceilings and a flooring and paneling contractor looking for gym floors. Requests are handled free of charge. The company takes a fee out of the sales of the recycled materials. Its main business is consulting on construction to meet the LEED standards for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly buildings, as well as demolition that salvages the recyclable materials.
