Brick Recycling

Brick recycling preserves valuable resources while providing authentic materials for heritage restoration and reducing construction waste filling Ontario landfills. Quality clay bricks can be cleaned and reused indefinitely, maintaining strength and character while saving the embodied energy of manufacturing new units. Reclaimed brick from careful demolition provides matching materials for heritage repairs when new bricks can't replicate historic appearance. The recycling process involves removing mortar, cleaning, grading by condition, and palletizing for reuse. Salvaged brick often costs less than new specialty units while providing authentic weathered appearance impossible to replicate. Environmental benefits include reduced landfill waste, lower carbon emissions than new brick production, and preservation of agricultural land from clay extraction. Fix My Brick sources reclaimed brick for restoration projects and carefully salvages useable materials during demolition. Understanding brick recycling helps property owners make sustainable choices while potentially saving money on repairs requiring matched materials.