Bill > S08168

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework to promote the deconstruction, salvage, and reuse of building materials in New York State, with the goal of reducing construction and demolition waste sent to landfills and lowering carbon emissions. The legislation creates a grant and technical support program to help municipalities develop local deconstruction ordinances, which will require builders to conduct deconstruction and salvage surveys and plans before demolishing buildings. Municipalities will be incentivized to adopt these ordinances through grants that can be used for developing local regulations, training contractors, establishing material reuse hubs, and covering remediation costs. The bill also creates a new deconstruction contractor certification program through the state labor department to ensure that skilled professionals are available to systematically dismantle buildings and maximize material salvage. Local ordinances will require progressive minimum diversion rates for building materials (starting at 10% and increasing to 50% over five years), and offer benefits like lower permit fees and expedited processing for projects with approved deconstruction plans. The ultimate aims are to reduce waste, conserve resources, lower carbon emissions, and create a more sustainable approach to building demolition and construction.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8168