Don’t dump drywall
Drywall, wallboard or gypsum are simply some of the many names this common building material is known by. The big question surrounding this material is the explanation why there’s a need for it to be diverted from the landfill.
Tip: If you are installing new drywall, be sure to get a drywall hoist.
First, to understand why drywall is banned from the landfill, a glance into what drywall is composed of is required. Gypsum is a naturally occurring mineral; it’s composed of calcium sulphate (CaSO4) and water (H2O). Gypsum is mined from deposits shaped by ancient seabeds.
If gypsum could be a naturally occurring mineral then why will it not be sent to the landfill? The problem lies not with the calcium or hydrogen elements but primarily with the sulphur component.