Unlike demolition, deconstruction carefully dismantles a house or building so materials can be recycled, repurposed, or reused instead of being sent to a landfill.

We carry salvaged building materials such as flooring, tiles, lumber, cabinetry, appliances, lighting, tubs, and more at a fraction of retail cost for sale in-store and online.

Our team partners with the cities of Bloomington and Columbia Heights to collect bulky items and yard waste responsibly, diverting as much material as possible from landfills through recycling, repurposing, and environmentally conscious practices.

Our teams provide year-round building maintenance, lawn care, snow removal, and commercial office cleaning services to businesses, schools, and local governments.

Appliance recycling at Better Futures provides job training while generating income and creating a positive environmental impact.

If you have appliances or other materials to donate or recycle, please check out our Accept/Do Not Accept guidelines below before scheduling a drop-off.

Please note our fee for appliance recycling is $35 per item.

At the Becker and Cambridge facilities, our team identifies salvageable items that would otherwise end up in the landfill. We restore and repurpose those materials for ReUse stores located at the transfer stations, where the community can purchase quality, affordable items.