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deconstruction trainings offered free from the ReUse Institute
DECONSTRUCTION TRAININGS
Cutting down on landfill waste.

Deconstruction Trainings

The Sustainability Department is offering free deconstruction trainings from GreenLynx.  

Deconstruction, also referred to as salvage, is a cost-effective and environmentally responsible alternative to conventional building demolition. Deconstruction is the systematic disassembly of a building in order to recover the maximum economic and environmental value of materials through reuse and recycling.

Donate a House to the Training

Consider deconstruction over demolition! The Sustainability Department is offering to deconstruct your house and will pay for the training, meaning you will not have to pay for the labor to deconstruct. In addition, you may also receive a tax-deductible donation for the materials salvaged from your project. For more information and to apply, please view the Deconstruction Application (PDF).

Benefits of Deconstruction and Reuse Workshop

This will be a two-hour workshop for the general public, homeowners, designers, contractors, architects, and anyone interested in learning how to reuse building materials!  You will learn about the deconstruction process, tax deductions, and how to donate and reuse building materials.

Date: Tuesday, April 28
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Zoom
Register here.

Deconstruction Training Course

Date: TBD

If you would like to be put on a list to be notified of the next training, please email sustainability@smcgov.org.

Past Trainings

Watch this video about past Master Deconstruction trainings!

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Free Tire Recycling Drop-Off Event @ Millbrae library
Aug
22
Free Tire Recycling Drop-Off Event @ Millbrae library

The County of San Mateo Sustainability Department is hosting a free tire recycling drop-off event for San Mateo County residents. There is a limit of 9 passenger or light truck tires per vehicle, as required by state law. Tires accepted at this event must be size R19.5 or smaller, with or without rims. Please ensure the tires are deflated. Tires from commercial, auto repair, and/or salvage businesses will not be accepted.

  • Location:  1 Library Ave, Millbrae, CA 94030
  • Date:  August 22, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Collector: San Jose Conservation Corps

Questions?

  • Call 888-442-2666

Residents must provide proof of residency in San Mateo County (e.g., driver’s license, utility bill, garbage collection bill, etc.).

For larger truck tires (tractor, truck etc.) contact the Sustainability Department at 888-442-2666 for recycling location information or visit www.recyclestuff.org.

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