• To reduce waste and your costs, carefully measure and accurately order the amount of material needed.
  
• Reuse building material, for example cabinets or trim.

On-site

• Separate and recycle wood.
  
• Make sure recycling bins and waste bins are clearly labelled.
  
• Store materials so that they are not damaged.
  
• Measure carefully to avoid end cuts.
  
• Save sizeable pieces of wood in a central area for use as spacers, blocking, kindling, or use on another job.
  
• Design a central area for end-cuts and damaged wood, making it convenient for carpenters to find and use scrap wood.

For a 2 page summary of tips for better managing this material, click here.