Links to other resources

*Only regional non-profits are listed per IRS code

DECONSTRUCTION
Buffalo ReUse
Deconstruction Services
298 Northampton / P.O. Box 1132, Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 885-4131
http://www.buffaloreuse.org
Deconstruction Works CDC
235 Eastern Avenue, Springfield, MA 01109
413-827-0781
mailto:genek1@verizon.net
Recycle North
339 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 05401
802-846-4015
http://www.recyclenorth.org/bmc.html
ReNew Building Materials & Salvage, Inc.
Full service deconstruction services including strip-outs.
16 Town Crier Drive #2, Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-246-2400
http://www.renewsalvage.org

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES/WEBSITES
Asbestos Containing Materials
Sample List of Suspect Asbestos - Containing Materials
http://www.epa.gov/Region6/6pd/asbestos/asbmatl.htm
Central Connecticut River Valley Institute, Inc.
Encourage nature awareness and the restoration and maintenance of a sustainable ecological balance in the Bioregion
7 School Street, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
413-625-8485
http://www.CCRVI.org
Lead Paint Safety Handbook
Simple Steps To Protect Your Family From Lead Hazards
1-800-424-5923
http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/library/lead/pyf_eng.pdf
Northern New England Tradeswomen, Inc / STEP UP for Women
A women's building trades training program in Burlington, Rutland and Barre,
http://www.suwn.org/
Vermont Construction Reuse Network
Helps home owners, builders and contractors utilize used building materials in projects
http://www.vcrn.org/
Vermont Lead Paint Law
1-800-439-8550 or 802-865-7786
http://www.vhcb.org/leadlaw.html
Vermont Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program
Financial and technical assistance to income-eligible landlords and homeowners
149 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
1-800-290-0527
http://www.vhcb.org/lead3.html
Windham Solid Waste Management District
Info on construction and demolition waste reduction
327 Old Ferry Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-257-0272
http://www.wswmd.org/C&D

GREEN BUILDING
Brattleboro Area Natural-building Group
Monthly meetings with building discussions and presentations
http://www.potkettleblack.com/bang
Building for Social Responsibility
Working to change traditional building practices which contribute unnecessarily to global warming, resource depletion, poor indoor air quality, and the shortage of affordable housing.
P.O. Box 8882, Burlington, VT 05402
1-888-921-5990 x 1106
http://www.bsr-vt.org/
Southeastern Vermont Community Action
Weatherization services at no cost to residents that meet income guidelines
91 Buck Drive, Westminster, VT 05158
800-464-9951or 802-722-4575
http://www.sevca.org/
Vermont Green Building Network
Non-Profit member organization of green builders
PO Box 5384, Burlington, VT 05402
http://www.vgbn.org/index.php

HOUSING AND LOAN PROGRAMS
Brattleboro Area Affordable Housing
Non-Profit Housing Assistance Organization
PO Box 1284, Brattleboro, VT 05302
802-257-4691
mailto:stookey@sover.net
Brattleboro Area Habitat for Humanity
Income Eligible Home Building
PO Box 114, Brattleboro, VT 05302-0114
(802) 258-3035
mailto:cayco@verizon.net
Brattleboro Town Rental Housing Improvement Program
A low-interest loan program for Brattleboro VT residents
Sarah Brennan, Planning Services Department, 230 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 251-8112
mailto:sbrennan@brattleboro.org
Keene State College Habitat for Humanity
Income Eligible Home Building and Repair
Mailstop 3003, Keene State College, 229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435
603-358-2786
mailto:kschabitat@yahoo.com
Monadnock Habitat for Humanity
Income Eligible Home Building
PO Box 21, Keene , NH 03431
603.357.8474
http://www.habitatnh.org
Newfane/Dummerston Housing Rehabilitation Fund
Income Eligible Loan Fund for Dummerston & Newfane Residents
Town Clerks Office (802)257-1496 or (802)365-7772
Rural Development Incorporated
RDI's goal is to expand housing and economic opportunities for residents and communities in rural Franklin County
44 Canal Road, Turners Falls MA 01376
(413) 863-9781 ext. 149 (Home Ownership)
http://www.ruraldevelopmentinc.org
USDA Rural Development- Home Ownership Program
Increase economic opportunity and quality of life in Rural America through home ownership.
28 Vernon Street Suite 333, Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-257-7878 extension 4
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/vt
USDA Rural Development- Home Repair Loan and Grant Program
Very low income single family home improvements: Health, Safety, Accesibility
28 Vernon Street Suite 333, Brattleboro, VT 05301
802-257-7878 extension 4
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/vt
Vermont Division for Historic Preservation Barn Grants
50/50 matching grants program to assist owners of historic agricultural buildings
National Life Building, Drawer 20, Montpelier, VT 05620-0501
802-828-3043
http://historicvermont.org/financial/barn.html
West River Habitat for Humanity
Income Eligible Home Building
PO Box 95, East Dover, VT 05341
(802) 896-6471
http://www.westriverhabitat.com
Windham Housing Trust (formerly Brattleboro Area Community Land Trust)
Affordable Rentals, Home Ownership, and Loan Programs
192 Canal St, Brattleboro, 05301
(802) 254-4604
http://www.windhamhousingtrust.org

POVERTY RELIEF
Southeastern Vermont Community Action
Crisis resolution through financial assistance, case management, service linkage, and advocacy
91 Buck Drive, Westminster, VT 05158
800-464-9951 or 802-722-4575
http://www.sevca.org

PRODUCTS
Bonded Logic Cotton Batt Insulation
Recycled content cotton batt insulation
Distributed by ReNew
http://bondedlogic.com
Local Color Paint
Recycled paint mixed to standard colors
http://www.cswd.net/hazardous_waste/localcolor.shtml

REGIONAL USED BUILDING MATERIALS STORES
Buffalo ReUse
Retail Sales of Used Building Materials from Deconstruction Projects
298 Northampton, Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 885-4131
http://www.buffaloreuse.org
Building Materials Resource Center
100 Terrace Street Roxbury, MA 02120-3418
617-442-8917
http://www.bostonbmrc.org
ERC Community Warehouse
Non-Profit, Thrift and Used Building Materials
21425 NY 22, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
518-686-7540
http://www.erccw.org
Historic Albany Foundation's Architectural Parts Warehouse
Not-for-Profit Architectural Salvage Warehouse
89 Lexington Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
518-465-2987
http://www.historic-albany.org/warehous.html
Hudson Valley Materials Exchange
Used/Surplus Ares - Education - Building Materials
1101 First Street, Bldg 404, Stewart Int'l Airport, New Windsor, NY 12553
(845)567-1445
http://www.hvme.com
Re-Cover Used Building Materials Store
Non-Profit, Home Repairs and Used Building Materials
158 South Main Street, White River Junction, VT 05001
802-296-7241
http://www.coverhomerepair.org/recycling.html
ReCycle North
Non-Profit Thrift and Used Building Materials
339 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 05401
802-846-4015
http://www.recyclenorth.org/bmc.html
ReStore Home Improvement Center
Non Profit Used Building Materials
250 Albany Street, Rear, Springfield, MA 01105
(413) 788-6900
http://www.restoreonline.org

SALVAGE STORE LOCATOR SITES
Habitat For Humanity ReStore Locator
http://www.habitat.org/env/restore.aspx
Building Materials Reuse Association
formerly Used Building Materials Association
545 Ridge Avenue, State College PA, 16803
http://www.ubma.org
Recycle Development Organization
2523 Gwynns Falls Parkway, Baltimore, MD 21216
(410) 669-7245
http://www.redo.org/SearchRedo.aspx
US Forest Service Wood Products Directory
Comprehensive PDF file w/ Used Wood and Salvage Store Listings
http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplgtr/fpl_gtr150.pdf

SWAP AND EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
Brattleboro FreeCycle
Free posting of items wanted or free
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/brattleborofreecycle
Massachusetts Materials Exchange
112 Elm Street, Pittsfield MA 01201
(413) 445-4556
http://www.materialsexchange.org/index.htm
New Hampshire Materials Exchange
http://www.wastecapnh.org/nhme/
Vermont Business Materials Exchange
http://www.vbmx.org/index.php
Windham Solid Waste Management District Swap
Ferry Road, Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-0272
http://www.wswmd.org/swapshop