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Construction waste

How to dispose of plasterboard.

Recommended answerPlasterboard should be kept separate because gypsum requires a dedicated recovery or disposal route.
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Recommended route

Use a civic or construction-waste facility that accepts gypsum.

Before disposal or return

  1. Keep dry and separate from rubble.

Do not

Do not mix with biodegradable waste or general skips without approval.

Reference sources

U.S. EPA — common recyclablesOpen source ↗Recycle Now — item recycling guideOpen source ↗

Checked 2026-08-16

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