About Us

With the Michigan Deconstruction Collaborative’s help, you can…

  • Accomplish your construction goals while ensuring the continued life of the reusable materials. Whether you’re planning a small remodeling project or a complete teardown, contact us for a complete explanation of the process.
  • Receive a tax deduction for donated building materials, significantly reducing, or totally offsetting, the cost of deconstruction.
  • Connect with some of the finest contractors in Michigan.
  • Join our growing network of homeowners, building owners, contractors, architects, academics, interior designers, developers, environment advocates, government officials and planning-department professionals committed to reducing waste through C&D recovery and reuse.

How We’ve Helped

4,000+

Houses Deconstructed for Reusable Materials

TRP has deconstructed over 4,000 houses and other buildings to salvage reusable materials. This has prevented vast amounts of building materials from ending up in landfills.

400,000+

Tons of Waste Diverted From Landfills

TRP has diverted over 400,000 tons of reusable materials from landfills, helping to reduce our footprint on the planet as well as provide repurposed materials for construction.

500+

Workers and Contractors Trained

TRP has trained and certified over 500 unemployed, underemployed, and disadvantaged workers, as well as over 70 contractors who in turn create needed construction jobs.