Jun 6, 2025 | Best Practices, Environment
Before any demolition or deconstruction project begins, one critical step must be taken: asbestos testing and removal. This isn’t just practice—it’s the law. Once commonly used in building materials for its fire-resistant properties, asbestos now poses a...
May 29, 2025 | Best Practices, Environment, Projects
As seen in the photo taken on May 23, 2025, a Protected Tree Removal Notice was recently posted in Palo Alto. Attached to a construction fence in front of a property, this notice is part of the city’s transparent effort to keep residents informed about the...
Apr 5, 2025 | Donations / Recycling, Environment, Projects
Our team was tasked with dismantling a property that had extensive hardscaping. Rather than sending everything to the dump, we took a strategic approach, carefully removing and stacking valuable materials, which also helped reduce disposal costs. Why Salvage Matters...
Mar 27, 2025 | Donations / Recycling, Environment
At Golden State Hauling and Demo, we take pride in minimizing waste and maximizing material reuse. Our latest deconstruction project was a testament to this commitment., as we successfully salvaged a significant amount of lumber. Instead of sending it to a landfill,...
Jun 8, 2024 | Best Practices, Environment
Deconstruction, the process of carefully dismantling buildings to salvage materials, can help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. It can divert 75–92% of building materials from landfills, incinerators, and other waste streams. These materials can...
