A Sustainable Alternative to Demolition
We offer homeowners and contractors deconstruction services, a sustainable approach to remodels and full building removal that conserves resources and supports Hawaiʻi’s circular economy.
Contact Shayden, our Deconstruction Project Developer, and learn more: shayden@reusehawaii.org
Projects of Every Size
We are licensed (C-28351) and insured.
From single-home remodels to hotel liquidations, our team handles deconstruction projects of every scale.
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![Two men working together to carry a door out of a commercial building.]()
Commercial Whole Buildings
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![A crew of Deconstruction guys removing hotel furniture at a hotel liquidation project.]()
Commercial Renovations and Hotel Liquidation
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![Deconstruction crew working to disassemble an entire home.]()
Whole Houses
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![A deconstruction crew member using a wheel burrow to carry materials through a room under construction.]()
Renovations
Our Step by Step to Deconstruction
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Submit a Deconstruction Inquiry with your project details. Our specialist will contact you by phone or email.
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After we receive your inquiry, we’ll schedule a site visit to assess your project. Following the visit, our team will provide a formal proposal outlining the scope of work and the deconstruction services recommended for your project.
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Our Deconstruction crew carefully dismantles structures by hand to maximize salvage, preserve reusable materials, and significantly reduce waste. We use specialized equipment and techniques throughout the process.
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After deconstruction, a third-party appraiser will assess the value of the materials you’ve donated for tax-deduction purposes. Once all salvaged items are logged, Re-use Hawai‘i will provide you with a final donation receipt—typically within three to five months after project completion.
Stories of Deconstruction in Action
Jenna T, Whole Home Deconstruction
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For their family’s forever home, this homeowner chose deconstruction over demolition to preserve the original redwood and ʻōhiʻa from the 1960s build. Partnering with Re-use Hawaiʻi — the only nonprofit offering this service — the team quickly and carefully dismantled the structure so valuable wood could be reused instead of adding to Hawaiʻi’s limited landfill space.
Kona Village Resort, HI
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The Kona Village Resort project is the largest deconstruction effort Re-use Hawaiʻi has completed. Working with Kennedy Wilson, our team carefully dismantled buildings and salvaged materials that could be reused instead of discarded. In 2018, the project diverted 1,024,000 pounds of resources from disposal, supporting waste reduction and reuse on Hawaiʻi Island.
Ala Moana Hotel Liquidation
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Re-use Hawaiʻi completed the liquidation of the Ala Moana Hotel, recovering 102 tons of reusable material through September. A team of 17 Re-use Hawaiʻi crew members and 4 individuals from Habilitat worked together to remove furniture, fixtures, and usable assets so they could be redistributed back into the community rather than discarded.
The Value of Salvaged Materials
Environment
Reduces raw material extraction by choosing deconstruction over demolition.
Conserves energy and resources required to manufacture new building materials.
Diverts construction waste from the landfill and prevents environmental pollution.
Minimizes harmful emissions commonly released during mechanical demolition.
Economy
Creates local green jobs because deconstruction requires more skilled labor than demolition.
Supports Hawaiʻi’s circular economy by recovering materials for reuse.
Enables tax-deductible donations to a qualified 501(c)(3) at fair market value.
Reduces project costs by salvaging reusable building materials.
Community
Provides affordable reclaimed materials to homeowners, artists, and builders.
Increases local material availability and reduces reliance on imported goods.
Strengthens community resilience through sustainable building practices.
Promotes environmental stewardship across Hawai‘i.
Inside Our Deconstruction Service
Explore how our deconstruction service works, the type of projects we cover, and the environmental and community impact behind each project.
