Demolition & Construction Waste

Construction material represents more than one-third of Victoria’s landfilled waste. To salvage valuable wood and construction materials, Victoria introduced the Demolition Waste and Deconstruction Bylaw

Reusing building materials is an important step in helping the City achieve its 2040 waste reduction targets outlined in Zero Waste Victoria.

Contact zerowaste@victoria.ca for more information or for helpful resources including: a deconstruction and reuse directory and a bylaw summary brochure.

The second phase of the Deconstruction Bylaw comes into effect May 12, 2025. The bylaw will now apply to the demolition permits for all single-family homes and duplexes built before 1960, including those being replaced by multi-family buildings.

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