Using a similar program, the U.S. city of San José,
California reuses or recycles 62% of its MSW and is
becoming a model for cities everywhere. It is now focusing
on reducing the large flow of waste from demolition
and construction sites by separating such waste
materials into recyclable piles of scrap metal, wood,
and cement. The salvaged scrap metal goes to recycling
plants, wood is converted into wood chips or mulch for
fueling power plants, and concrete is recycled to build
road banks.