WASTE NOTHatcher Homes doesn't like to see construction waste go to waste. A significant portion of leftover materials are pulverized and reused on the jobsite. For example, wood mulch made from lumber scrap is used to create temporary walking paths before hardscapes are installed. Spent brick and concrete are ground up and used for erosion control, as well as for truck entrances (in lieu of gravel pads). A pulverizing machine (called a “Packer”) equipped with a high-powered magnet pulls nails and other metal objects from reclaimed materials, leaving only pure byproduct to be pulverized. Fewer trips to the landfill means reduced dumping fees and a cleaner environment. “Every material with the exception of insulation can be reused,” says builder Ed Hatcher. “Even drywall can be ground up and used as a soil additive similar to lime that reduces acidity.”