DENVER'S NEW CONSTRUCTION WASTE ORDINANCE: WHAT CONTRACTORS NEED TO KNOW BEFORE IT GOES LIVE
September 1, 2026 is closer than most contractors realize. Denver's updated Waste No More ordinance goes into full enforcement that day, and for GCs and commercial contractors pulling Denver demolition permits, the rules are changing. If you have not started thinking about this yet, now is the time.
From Boulder to Jefferson: How Reclaimed Materials Shaped an Earth Brick Home
From full house deconstruction in Boulder to an earth brick home in Jefferson, this story shows how reclaimed materials, patient planning, and local partners make circular building possible.
Why Deconstruction Isn’t the Same From Every Contractor
Not all demolition contractors in Colorado approach deconstruction the same way. While many advertise “deconstruction,” few deliver the level of care, accountability, and material salvage that Perks Deconstruction provides.
The Real Price of “Cheap” Demolition Contractors
When deadlines are tight and margins are thin, it’s tempting to hire the lowest-bid demolition contractor and move on. But for residential general contractors in Denver, the cheapest option often ends up costing more — in time, oversight, and risk.
Full Service Demolition with a Twist
From planning and permitting to careful dismantling, material sorting, and debris removal for recycling and reuse, our team handles every detail to help keep your project on track and successful. Here’s a breakdown of our service features.
Responsive Deconstruction Services for General Contractors in Denver
Why supporting dynamic schedules matters
Maximizing Material Reuse and Recycling
One valuable resource for general contractors navigating material reuse is Hennepin County, Minnesota’s “Project Manager’s Guide to Building Material Reuse on Commercial Projects.” While originally designed for Minnesota, this guide provides practical strategies that can be applied to demolition projects in Denver and beyond.
A closer look: Lakewood, Colorado’s Approach to Sustainable Demolition and Construction
Lakewood, Colorado’s Approach to Sustainable Demolition and Construction
Chimney removal & Deconstruction
How we deconstruct fireplaces and chimneys to salvage materials for recycling and reuse.
Sustainable Demolition in Colorado: A Closer Look
A snapshot of construction and demolition (C&D) reuse and recycling regulations in place for cities and towns along the Front Range in Colorado
Adhering to Denver's demolition permit process
Denver’s latest sustainability measures require reuse and recycling plans as part of the demolition permitting process. Here’s what demolition contractors and builders need to know.
How Deconstruction Helps Colorado Mitigate Climate Change
According to the EPA, the way we produce, transport, and dispose of materials and goods — including building materials — makes up 40% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) that contribute to global warming. These emissions come from the energy, land, and water used to produce, transport, use, and discard of materials and goods. It’s a system that puts our limited natural resources on a one-way track from being extracted from the earth to trashed in a dump, all while generating emissions that warm the planet and contribute to climate destabilization.
The House Deconstruction Process
How a home gets demolished sustainably for maximum reuse and recycling
the Environmental benefits of deconstruction
The many eco-friendly (and economic!) benefits of deconstruction, the sustainable alternative to demolition
Perks in the news
CBS Colorado interviews Anna Perks, Owner and Found of Perks Deconstruction, on the company’s efforts to bring sustainability practices to Colorado’s demolition industry.
Demolition vs deconstruction: What’s the difference?
A comparison of demolition and its sustainable alternative, deconstruction, as well as the many benefits of deconstruction.
What happens to the building materials we salvage?
We always use the “highest and best use” principle to make the most of each material we divert from the landfill. Then we work with local recyclers and nonprofit partners to ensure each item gets reused or recycled responsibly.
How materials get appraised and donated from your deconstruction job
Are you interested in donating reusable materials from your renovation or demolition project? Awesome. We’re here to help you every step of the way, from appraising materials to filling out paperwork and, of course, donating the materials on your behalf to local nonprofits or our own Reclaimed Lumber Warehouse in Denver. Here’s a step-by-step guide of how it works.
Deconstruction and the circular economy
How sustainable deconstruction practices create a circular economy that provides economic, environmental, and social benefits for communities