Created in 2002 by GSA's Environmental Strategies and Safety Division, the Construction Waste Management Database is a free online service for those seeking information on companies that haul, collect, and process debris from construction projects. To assist users, the database allows searches by state and zip code, and by more than 15 commonly-recycled construction waste materials.

In 2004, GSA updated its online database to assist the building industry in reducing construction and demolition waste. Recyclers of construction and demolition waste may now advertise their services free on the site.

The database is currently housed on the Whole Building Design Guide, a Web-based portal providing government and industry practitioners with one-stop access to information on a wide range of building-related guidance, criteria, and technology.